Louis Riel, a leader of his people in their resistance against the Canadian government in the Canadian Northwest, is perhaps the most controversial figure in Canadian his

l, Riel's lawyer thought the only way to get Riel out of this mess was for him to plead insanity. He personally rejected attempts by his defense counsel to prove he was not guilty by reason of insanity because he did not want his followers to look foolish. It was said, "how could an insane person lead 700 people into a rebellion unless they were all insane?" Louis was a truthful man and would not plead insane because he was considerate as well. Murderer? Traitor ?Madman ? Or A man who stood up to bigotry - he was a patriot who fought for democracy for the citizens of Western Canada. Louis Riel was branded a traitor to Canada - but he was no traitor. Riel was martyred -- twice. First he was exiled and in exile became more famous in Quebec than he probably deserved to be. Then he was hanged and his legend grew greater still. He was a patriot who stood up for his people and his beliefs. He was also a victim of prevailing prejudices of his time. Louis Riel should not have been hun!

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