Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Un canadien errant

Remembering the Canadians who came before us, who founded this country through great labours, suffering and plain hard work;

Recognizing that the definition of "Canadian" is a debate that has been ongoing since before Confederation, and will most likely continue for generations to come;

We, the people of Canada, resolve:

1. That the government open not only its pockets but also its heart to the needs of this country, and make Canada's cultural past more than just ancient artefacts for historians to study;

2. To make every effort to diffuse, communicate, disseminate and by any other means possible, share that cultural past with Canadians, with a view on helping future generations understand where they originated from, and why they should be proud, first and foremost, to be Canandian.

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Not for sensitive viewers ...

In the continuing saga of the Middle East, who decides which side is "right" and which is "wrong"? Recently, our political leaders have taken it upon themselves to project Canada's voice in favour of one camp, to the detriment of the surrounding region. Additionally, and quite unfortunately, this show of solidarity has had little impact on improving anyone's lives.

This video is not for sensitive viewers. It presents a rarely heard viewpoint, which is why I am presenting it in this forum. Watch it, take 9 minutes out of your life and reflect on what you see ... maybe it will validate what you already believe, or maybe, as I hope it will, this clip will make you ask yourself some questions about the difference between what you know and what you believe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pERGfOvR1Ok&mode=related&search=

Be it resolved that:
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