Wilfred Laurier was a great prime minister! His compromises may have made many people grumble, but it would be much worse if he'd gone in favour with one group of people. Imagine the chaos if half the country were happy and half the country were angry. The ones who'd gotten what they wanted would scorn the ones who hadn't for wanting something else, and the ones who hadn't gotten what they wanted would want to unseat Wilfred Laurier. His compromises were the best way to keep the country in check. …