Stephen Harper claims that the opposition parties are acting undemocratically. This is bullshit. Democracy is the rule of the people. As long as politicians act to serve their own political agenda, or that of their party, they are not acting democratically. This is why I believe only in minority governments. The House of Commons should be a microcosm of Canada; … Continue reading
Anyone who kills another person has made a definite declaration that there is a clear and distinct hierarchy of human life and value. The willing to kill demonstrates that there are people who are of a lower calibre and are disposable. Those who act selflessly to defend another person demonstrate that there are people of higher calibre. Engagement in any act … Continue reading
Remembrance Day is for remembering those who killed for their ideals. Everyone who has ever fought or killed has done so for their ideals. So, today, we should should remember everyone who fought and died for their beliefs, whether right or wrong. Those who fought against the Nazis in WWII are called heros for doing what they thought was right. … Continue reading
I can almost hear the calls for me to not forget those who fought for our freedoms, and I am halfway around the world and days way from Remembrance Day. My grandfathers both took a stand during WWII. They refused to fight. They believed that all people had inherent value and that to kill another person is to steal that … Continue reading
There are some things I understand. There are some things I don’t understand. I don’t understand the following: Why photosynthesis works What magnetism actually is The appeal of Sarah Palin The appeal of mushrooms Why the same brainiacs who created a problem are the ones who are being consulted to fix the problem. Why the solution to a problem is … Continue reading
