Definitions and pet peeves
May 29, 2012 | 4 Comments
At times, I am too much of a stickler for the established rules of the English language. I understand that language evolves, but when it does so stupidly, I tend to resist. I’m working on this. Anyhoo, as much as I’m trying to embrace new and shiny uses of the language, it would help if [...]
Is helicopter parenting an American thing?
May 29, 2012 | 4 Comments
The other day, I saw a headline about a new book that purports to help parents not be helicopter parents. I’d offer a link to the book, but I don’t remember the exact title. I do remember that it was thoroughly silly and useless, something about a “Worry-Bomb” and entitlement. I tried to find it [...]
Monday Quick Hits
May 28, 2012 | 3 Comments
Here are a few stray thoughts on some of the big issues of the day: 1. Thomas Mulcair’s mortgages: I don’t particularly care that the Leader of the Opposition has re-mortgaged his house 11 times, and I don’t think it casts any light on his political abilities, either good or bad. People will, no doubt, [...]
An Answer for Jared on the Abortion Question
May 26, 2012 | 5 Comments
Recently, Jared asked: The curious thing is that I can’t recall finding anything specifically related to birth control in my readings of the New Testament. Exactly what theological justification do anti-abortion activists cite? Something in the New Testament? Something in the Old Testament? The Ten Commandments, particularly the one that says “thou shalt not kill?” [...]
Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott is an idiot
May 18, 2012 | 1 Comment
At least he is if we’re to judge him on the things he says: Maurice Vellacott, who represents the Saskatchewan riding of Saskatoon-Wanuskewin, says abortion procedures are far worse than any schoolyard or neighbourhood bullying. He calls it the “cruellest of ironies” that there’s no protection in Canada for fetuses at any stage of pregnancy. [...]
A Question On The Abortion Debate
May 17, 2012 | 2 Comments
The abortion debate has reappeared in Canada, and is causing quite a stir on Parliament Hill. In the United States, the issue is extremely high-profile, with anti-abortion activists frequently opposing it for religious reasons. The curious thing is that I can’t recall finding anything specifically related to birth control in my readings of the New [...]
A New Progressive Narrative: What Could Be A Part Of It, And What Should Not
May 17, 2012 | No Comments
I’ve posted a new article at Vive Le Canada on what could be part of a new progressive narrative that better reflects today’s political reality, and what should not be a part of it. Questions and comments are of course welcome.
To subsidize or not
May 16, 2012 | 1 Comment
Amid all the chaos in Quebec over the government’s decision to hike tuition fees, there lies an essential debate that has been lost. Affordable education is something worth discussing. Too bad this debate has been lost after months of protests, bull-headedness and now violence. From what I’ve read in the English media, and in some [...]