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Category Archives: Perspectives
Don’t Mask the Symptoms
The other day my youngest son asked an interesting question. “They tell you to catch cancer early,” he said. “But how do people know when to go and get a checkup for cancer?” I guess he’s becoming conscious of his health … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Perspectives, Politics, Violence
Tagged diagnosis, Environment, pain, psychosis, symptoms, treatment
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Canada the Great!
The dramatic goings on south of our border recently have rightly concerned most Canadians. Unfortunately, we’re not immune to the vile attitudes of intolerance and hate that are so wide-spread in the USA these days. But, that said, Canadians are also known for … Continue reading
Toronto the Hostile?
Remember when Toronto was thought of as one of the nicest, cleanest, most welcoming cities in the world? Well, I do. And it wasn’t all that long ago, relatively speaking. But things are changing. And not for the better. Toronto … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Perspectives, Violence
Tagged baseball, Blue Jays, Cleveland, rudeness, Toronto, Violence
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For Goodness Sake
Okay, I know that I’ve come across as grumpy and negative lately. Truth is, I’m actually quite tired of posting these rants against what I see as a growing trend in global and national injustice. But I do have my … Continue reading
Posted in Justice, Perspectives, Politics, Uncategorized
Tagged Justin Trudeau, Kick at the Darkness, Parliament, Scuffle, Violence
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I Can’t Breathe
The news continues to show police using what appears to be excessive force in their dealings with black youth. It has at least two nations inflamed to the point of civil unrest, meaning it’s likely to get worse before it gets … Continue reading
Posted in General, Justice, Perspectives
Tagged choke hold, deadly force, Eric Garner, force, I can't breathe, incapacitation, injustice, Justice, Police, Police Powers, Police Protections Act, restraint, Use of Force, Violence
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The Forgotten Frontier
Lately some disheartening news has been released about how young people are losing interest in space exploration. I find this saddening. Despite recent milestones such as landing a robotic probe on a comet, and the test launch of the new Orion … Continue reading
Posted in General, Perspectives, Science & Philosophy, Uncategorized
Tagged Challenger, Columbia, Mars, moon, NASA, Orion, Space, Space Shuttle
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Canada Inc.
Based on Facebook postings I’ve read lately, a lot of people are pissed off with Stephen Harper, and the way he’s been running our country. They question his cavalier attitude about proroguing Parliament, his disdain for the media, his arrogant stance on … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, General, Perspectives, Politics
Tagged Canada, Canada Incorporated, CEO, Conservative Party, Democracy, Election, Emperor, King, MP, Parliament, Politics, prorogue, Stephen Harper
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Police State
Lately, it seems, the evening news has been filled with tragic and disheartening stories of unarmed, innocent people being shot, and even killed, by police. It even seems that these occurrences are increasing in frequency. The perception by some is … Continue reading
Posted in General, Justice, Perspectives
Tagged anarchy, Ferguson, injustice, Law, Michael Brown, Police, Violence
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Words with Brad 