A very odd and telling talking point has taken hold among federal Liberals in recent times — including among those who seem to think Justin Trudeau ought to step aside as party leader: It’s the notion that Trudeau has somehow “earned the right” to decide whether he stays on or not.

“I have enough respect for him and his function, and the sacrifices that it entails, that I’d rather let him decide for him,” Quebec City MP Joël Lightbound averred this week.