We are a nation of immigrants. Those of us who are aware of Canadian history regarding immigration and related policies know about shameful tragic episodes, such as the Komagata Maru incident. We have all heard the famous phrase from philosopher George Santayana, "Those who cannot remember the past...
(6) Comments | Posted May 8, 2012 | 2:11 PM
Do bears answer the call of nature in the woods? Are telemarketers annoying? Do police officers lie in court?The answer to each question is an overwhelming YES.
Anyone with any experience in the affairs of human nature knows that most people lie all the time. Police officers are not...
(15) Comments | Posted February 18, 2012 | 10:45 AM
How does one even begin to respond rationally to the typical Tory bully boy theatre performance where Canada's public safety minister referring to his critic openly stated, "He can either stand with us or with the child pornographers."
For those of us who are interested in preserving...
(8) Comments | Posted December 21, 2011 | 8:18 AM
"My god is better than your god. If you do not agree, my god personally told me that I should kill you to carry out his will!" It is difficult to believe, but sadly there are people all over this planet who still live by this credo.
Nothing stirs...
(12) Comments | Posted October 22, 2011 | 10:32 AM
A hard rain is going to fall. The whimpering voices of dissent proved to be absolutely useless. The so-called Safe Streets And Community Act (now known as Bill C-10) will become absolute law and we will have to live with the consequences. The changes are going to directly and adversely...
(9) Comments | Posted August 31, 2011 | 9:29 AM
In the modern world, we are encouraged to live in a constant state of fear. There are monsters in every closet. There are gang members behind each display of graffiti. There are child molesters in each parked car outside our local public schools. Politicians eager to exploit the fear embedded...
(0) Comments | Posted July 22, 2011 | 3:32 PM
Any experienced criminal trial lawyer will tell you that one of the toughest things to get across to a jury is the presumption of innocence. In section 11(d) of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides that:
"11. Any person charged with an offence has the right...
(13) Comments | Posted July 5, 2011 | 7:54 AM
"So why didn't these idiots just stay at home? What were they trying to prove?"
I patiently tried to explain to my friend that we live in a free democratic country and we have a right to get involved in a peaceful protest.
"What are you talking about?...
(6) Comments | Posted October 23, 2012 | 3:07 PM