Shut Your Pie Hole and Go Home

Disabled Vets Seeking to Sue Federal Government Today I will veer in a new direction.  I don't believe that I have yet to compose a post in which I actually agree with the people complaining about our government.  In this case, I do. This is not the first time where the mention of war veterans has entered the picture.  I'm all for supporting the people who fight for our country as well as the freedom of others.  These men and women often go beyond the call of duty and are true patriots in my book.  To enter a profession where active duty in a war zone is nearly a guarantee you get my stamp of approval. While the government certainly isn't to blame for 98% of the problems Canadians tends to blame it for, in this case, to deduct monetary awards from injured veterans is inappropriate and downright mean.  These are the people who should be most compensated by our government. If money is the issue here, surely there are other areas where costs could be c...

B.C. Court Affirms Injection Site's Right to Exist I am divided on this issue.  While I can't stand the thought of what illegal drugs have done to our society, I cannot deny that the idea of a safe place to use them has its merrits. For the record, I have never, do not now, nor will I ever support, promote or condone the use of illegal drugs.  I have lived my life 100% clean of all useage (and what has been inhaled second hand could not be helped - it was Amsterdam, after all). What I find most grevious in this situation is that there are communities that actually benefit from safe injection houses.  There seems to be a real need where junkies can go to shoot up without having to worry about becoming infected or worry about infecting others (though I can't imagine there are all that many who really care all that much).  The fact that Liz Evans is "so proud" of the B.C. court's ruling makes me questions her purpose and morals.  Proud that the provinci...

Polygamist Leader Sues Government for Violating Rights I should no longer be surprised, but I am.  I find it difficult to grasp just how far our country's citizens have run from the morality our foundations were laid on.  I also have found it amazing just how long law enforcement has allowed this abomination to carry on and that these perverted law-breakers are not only allowed to continue their unlawful, disgusting behaviour, but are now fighting back against the government who has sought to bring their nefarious activities to justice. We, at SYPH and GH are proud supporters of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  I take pride in knowing that I can celebrate my freedom of speech and freedom of religion and I take offense at those who would seek to make a mockery of such a venerable text. I cannot seem to locate an appropriate expression to describe how I feel about criminals who aspire to use a document, which was crafted to empower the citizens of this co...

http://www.windmobile.ca/WIND-news/detail/globalive-welcomes-govt-canada-decision-and-prepares-bring-wind-mobile-market/ I read an article several days ago in regards to the new Wind network that is making its way to Canada. The network and company were approved by the Canadian government and then denied after spending 442 million dollars on air rights by the CRTC. I was extremely happy to read today that the government has overturned the decision by the CRTC and the Wind network can now start providing service for the Canadian people! I, unfortunately, still have 2 years left on a contract signed with Bell Mobility, and I have not been impressed at all with their customer service. I have discovered a lot of blame placing and they have taken no responsibility for their own warranty and employees. I hope that the Wind network can create some good healthy competition in our wireless realm, so we can start paying reasonable rates for a good plan (like our neighbours to the South have ...

Socks Warm Your Heart How amazing is it that our kids are getting invovled in helping the less fortunate?  I know socks may not seem like much to some people, but for me, one with perpetually cold feet, a warm pair of socks are often very much appreciated.  While I would normally have something to say about the homeless situation, I want to focus on this precious little girl (and, well, a really, really ignorant comment).  I say way to go Sarah Lewis and keep up the good work!  I hope no one ever does anything to discourage her.  If she has already accomplished as much as she has at her age, imagine what she'll be able to do 10, 20 years down the road! Here comes my beef (comments on the above linked article):     Neil Gregory wrote: "venividivici wrote, "If a young girl of 7 yrs old..can do miracles for the homeless, why doesn't the government -- be it federal, provincial, municipal....can not come close to it? " Could it be that our govern...

Allow me to introduce myself - the Minister of Corrections and Dismemberment. A little harsh, you say? I think not. Our current system of incarceration is hardly a punishment. Three meals a day, warm bed, a free college education - all at my (a Canadian taxpayer) expense. Am I thrilled that my hard-earned dollars are being used to comfortably house criminals? Hardly. Does a warm bed, nourishing meals, and an opportunity to get an education sound like a great way to reform a criminal so that they won't become a repeat offender? I don't think so. I think some people would be more than happy to "upgrade" their way of life by becoming criminals. My solution? Offer a more efficient way of rehabilitating them. Build a road with a pick axe through the Rocky Mountains. Go work a quarter section of land in Saskatchewan. Go dig for diamonds in Nunavut. (again with a pick axe) Or for repeat sex offenders, castration. (Again, too harsh? Wouldn't you think tw...