I have no idea how to answer this.

Write a paragraph from Macdonald's point of view defending the decision you have made. Keep in mind your desire to look good politically and personally in your quest to get re-elected.

What decision did Macdonald make??

What on earth are you talking about?

Oops, sorry. This was on the discussion of Louis Riel's conviction of high treason.

In order to answer this question, we need to clarify the decision that Macdonald made. Unfortunately, the information provided does not give any context or specifics about the decision in question. Macdonald is a common last name and could refer to several historical figures or individuals. To get a clear answer, it would be helpful to provide more details about Macdonald and the decision being discussed.