Harper would have dragged this on for years and years.  Some things are worth fighting for.  I don't care how much it would have cost us as long as the convicted terrorist didn't see a penny for a very long time. Instead, Mr, Big Shot handed out the money with haste and like it was candy.  Some court cases drag on for 15 years.  There was no hurry to settle.  Why the hurry?  Because it wasn't his money and he wanted to settle before the election because Mr. Big Shot knows we have short memories.  However, we won't forget this one.