Search results

To replace the OAS and any other similar plan, should Canada introduce some kind of compulsory personal savings plan? I could see it as a plan that you could use: 1. on education for yourself or anyone else you want, 2. To cover essentials in hard times, 3. To access once retired, and 4. under...

When an airline allows a person in on false identity who then claims refugee status from a country that does have dubious human rights policies, should that airline be held responsible for him, including providing him with temporary room and board while providing him with any necessary language...

Many of us probably know how Nazi Germany nearly totally suppressed the Swastika at least outside of certain religious communities even till this day, at least in the West (though it would appear to have had less of an impact in the East, from India to Japan especially, where it continues to be...

I personally think prisoners ought to work. In fact, international law would support at least the right of prisoners to work as we can read in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Article 23. (1) Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable...

While I can understand the concern for innocents being wrongfully convicted (which always has and always will happen), what about cases where it's clear that the person is unquestionably guilty? Personally, I think for murder where the evidence is overwhelming, the death penalty ought to be the...

Lately there has been talk of a moratorium on Israeli settlements, and some concern that some settlements might be dismantled, possibly forcefully and with resistance. (Negotiating With the Israeli Settlers | The American Task Force on Palestine) While I can certainly respect the fact that...

In what direction would you like to see future Canadian-Afghan relations go to ensure Afghanistan's long-term stability? For me, I think we first have to start with people. The more interchange of ideas we can have between ordinary Canadians and Afghans, the friendlier our relations are likely...

Imagine the following scenario: A law is passed in Parliament that all resolutions passed by any international organization to which Canada is a member-state has the force of law in Canada. How do you think the government would be most likely to react, assuming for the sake of argument that it...

I'd like to know your thoughts on the following reform of the prison system: 1. We gradually eliminate Canada's current prisons and replace them with two: one for men, and one for women, possibly with other means of dealing with female inmates who are pregnant or with children. 2. These two...

What ideas might be acceptable to a broader range of Canadians? Among some ideas I could come up with might be: 1. Require education in the handling of firearms before being allowed to get a licence, and still require a licence to get a firearm. The licence could be for life once the test is...

Since there is no general culture forum, I'll throw this in with the Canadian culture thread. I love the genius in how William Blake managed to express such depth in such simple language. Here I dedicate musical interpretations of his poems from this book: The Tyger YouTube - Tangerine Dream -...

According to this article: French fast food chain expands its halal-only outlets | Reuters The Quick restaurant chain is segregating Muslims from others by introducing a halal-only menu, according to some French leaders. This is indeed worrisome. After all, here in Canada, nay in Ottawa...

YouTube - melissa theuriau

Interesting article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/21/world/21muslim.html?_r=1 Are these protests potentially putting Americans at risk abroad?

Go ahead, answer away.

It's interesting to note that there was in fact an unorganized resistance movement in Germany itself: The Esperanto Book: 11 (The Inner Idea) It's interesting to note that the Nazis had in fact backed down from one protest while at the height of their power, showing clearly that the regime...

Good point. If he found a way to make him money, then he might not be that crazy after all. The crazy ones then would be his followers.

"I do not believe a word you say but shall defend to the death your right to say it." -Voltaire The guy maybe crazy, but I at least admire his honesty. He says what he believes.

While I certainly acknowledge a useful purpose for the Commonwealth of Nations and the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, I believe that purpose could be served more effectively and efficiently if these organisations were transformed from inter-governmental organizations into...

Your thoughts? I voted the second option above, though I could have voted for the first one too. I suppose my thought is that some kind of self-defene training is reqired, but do feel a litle uncomfortable with firearms training in school. That said, if others pushed for firearms instruction in...