Jul 23
Right now 30,000 striking public workers are holding 2.5 million Torontonians hostage. Is this fair? Are we protecting some sort of minority rights? Are not the actions of the strikers in most cases illegal? Who do these workers work for? Who do they answer to? Why is there so little impact with them being off [...] [...more]
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Right now 30,000 striking public workers are holding 2.5 million Torontonians hostage. Is this fair? Are we protecting some sort of minority rights? Are not the actions of the strikers in most cases illegal? Who do these workers work for? Who do they answer to? Why is there so little impact with them being off the job for 30 days? Will you support a union-friendly mayor and councillors in the future? Do you plan to vote in the next municipal election? Do you wish Ronal Reagan was our mayor?
Jul 09
As I look out the window today, the sun is shining and the clouds are few. Tomorrow, I’m sure the climate will change, we may even have some rain.
The G8 countries have apparently agreed to limit global warming (remember that old term?) to 2 degrees Celsius over the next few decades. Well, guess what? The [...] [...more]
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As I look out the window today, the sun is shining and the clouds are few. Tomorrow, I’m sure the climate will change, we may even have some rain.
The G8 countries have apparently agreed to limit global warming (remember that old term?) to 2 degrees Celsius over the next few decades. Well, guess what? The average temperature over the past 30 years has STAYED THE SAME!
Only the incredible hubris of secular humanists would lead them to believe they could control the planet’s temperature. We can’t even forecast the weather for tomorrow accurately.
On a recent trip to Pennsylvania my wife and I were treated to hundreds of miles of tree-clad mountains (or hills, I suppose) as we travelled to the southern part of the state. I couldn’t help thinking about the millions and millions of trees with their trillions of leaves, all taking in carbon dioxide and all thriving with everything needed for life provided by their Creator.
Take a look at what men have done to the world. I’ll happily depend on the Creator to keep the temperature, and everything else, under control.
Jul 06
Scanning the headlines today I came upon “Crown urges 10 years for Livent founders” in the Toronto Star.
That seems a bit much for a financial fraud, but taking down white-collar criminals is the in thing these days, witness the over-the-top prosecution of Bernie Madoff south of the border and the ridiculous 150-year sentence he was [...] [...more]
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Scanning the headlines today I came upon “Crown urges 10 years for Livent founders” in the Toronto Star.
That seems a bit much for a financial fraud, but taking down white-collar criminals is the in thing these days, witness the over-the-top prosecution of Bernie Madoff south of the border and the ridiculous 150-year sentence he was given. I mean, he’s 71!
Contrast that with the unbelievable decision to allow a killer convicted of first-degree murder in the bathtub drowning of her mother to be released to a halfway house just three years after being sentenced to 10 years.
Can anyone point to the principles of justice in that case? The woman has even got a $2000 scholarship to the University of Waterloo where she will be pursuing online studies. (If they are online, couldn’t she have participated while still in prison?)
So commit a $500 million fraud and expect 10 years behind bars. Kill your mother and you’re out of prison in three.
As a society we’ve lost sight of the sanctity of life. These ever more bizarre decisions keep sending the message that morally and judicially. we’ve lost our way.
Jul 03
Well, even Dominion Day, err… I mean Canada Day didn’t bring the summer weather we’ve been hoping for. It’s raining as I type but I believe relief is just a day or so away. There’s something about the first official summer holiday that manages to kick my brain out of work mode and into something [...] [...more]
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Well, even Dominion Day, err… I mean Canada Day didn’t bring the summer weather we’ve been hoping for. It’s raining as I type but I believe relief is just a day or so away. There’s something about the first official summer holiday that manages to kick my brain out of work mode and into something a little less frenetic. In three weeks I’ll be backpacking in Algonquin Park with my wife and my newly-married eldest son and his wife. Immediately after that we’ll be motorcycling up to Thunder Bay and parts further north. The September long weekend’s campsite has also been booked and paid for. In between, it’s time to kick back and enjoy sultry summer evenings and people-watch in our amazing multicultural surroundings.
Here’s hoping that we can all forget that there’s a strike on and that garbage is piling up. The worst thing residents of Toronto can do is allow the strikers to think they’ve got the upper hand in this dispute. Let’s just enjoy the summer, deal with the inconveniences with a cheerful spirit, and wait it out.
Have a great one!
Jun 23
I think a little application of the Golden Rule would work wonders here for our striking neighbours. Let’s see if we can’t paint a picture of what life would be like in an ideal world:
First thing in the morning our friendly striker gets up, in the dark, and discovers that they have no electricity, water, [...] [...more]
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I think a little application of the Golden Rule would work wonders here for our striking neighbours. Let’s see if we can’t paint a picture of what life would be like in an ideal world:
First thing in the morning our friendly striker gets up, in the dark, and discovers that they have no electricity, water, or air conditioning. No problem though, when they phone the utility they are told, “Just give us 15 minutes and we’ll be right with you.”
At the Tim Horton’s on the way to the picket line, the server smiles sweetly and says, “I’ll be right there, in about 15 minutes.” On the way out of the drive-thru our striker friend can’t proceed because of the car in front whose driver waves and says, “Oh, I’m just taking 15 minutes, I’ll be out of your way soon.’
At the daycare drop-off (whoops, forgot they are on strike too!). Strike that one. (Sorry, horrible pun.)
Pop in to the closest Mac’s to pick up a chocolate bar, and imagine, the clerk is just closing the door - “Back in fifteen minutes,” she says cheerfully.
You can imagine what life would be like for the strikers if they faced exactly what they are imposing on their neighbours and fellow Torontonians. I don’t, unfortunately, believe that the strikers would ever pause to think about the ramifications of their actions. Group-think tends to destroy objective thinking.
So it’s up to you, citizens of this great city: Vote the union friendlies out next time. Or, don’t complain about the stink. The choice really is yours.
Dec 31
And so another year goes into the books. The economy is in the tank, the Middle East is in turmoil, I’m fed up with the snow, and the Maple Leafs are out of a playoff spot. Kind of like a lot of other years.
I’ve been thinking about the length of a year - I’m so [...] [...more]
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And so another year goes into the books. The economy is in the tank, the Middle East is in turmoil, I’m fed up with the snow, and the Maple Leafs are out of a playoff spot. Kind of like a lot of other years.
I’ve been thinking about the length of a year - I’m so glad this one is over! I don’t honestly think I could deal with another month of 2008. There comes a point where my soul yearns to leap ahead into another fresh year, like a blank page. No regrets yet, no mistakes made with family, wife, children, work associates, etc. Only bright prospects as I imagine all the good things upcoming.
What would I do without seasons? The thought of Spring keeps me sane (until I get there and yearn for summer and the great outdoors!). This year is worse than usual as I’ve re-discovered motorcycling and my gorgeous Triumph sits under its cover, de-batteried, until the roads become suitable for riding.
This year brings a marriage in May for my oldest son and a youngest daughter’s 18th birthday, God willing (I never realized how many birthdays for girls were “special”). Time flies by and the world gets busier. Memo to self: take time to smell the roses.
To my readers (if any) may you have a great 2009 and God Bless!