One day Ashley Thomas Brinston is too dangerous to release, 30 days later the Crown Prosecutor can't put him back on the streets fast enough. What's going on? Our justice system is often very good, but there are days where it is a complete farce. After making death threats to a woman, Ashley Thomas Brinston found himself in jail after police searched his home and found … [Read more...]
Ken Thompson Loved His Children by Brian Bedard
I admit I never gave much thought to Family Law. Like many people looking from the outside in, I figured our court system was designed to serve justice, and I thought that people who complained about it were probably just disgruntled about their own obligations. I was brought up to take responsibility for my actions and to respect authority. Of course, once I myself was thrust … [Read more...]
Will You Write a Lettter of Support for Bruce Montague, his firearm collection and family home?
I received an interesting email the other day from Pastor Jim Butler of the Free Grace Baptist Church, located in Chilliwack, BC. He drafted a letter to Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) and the Ontario Attorney General and wanted my input on that letter before sending it. You can download and read that letter … [Read more...]
Unions and Public Sector Service Don’t Mix
If you need hard evidence that unions and public service don’t mix, consider that one of the people allegedly responsible for the sinking of the Queen of the North in 2006 is only now going to finally face justice. And you can thank the B.C. Ferry Marine Workers Union for the delay. Karl Lilgert was eventually fired for his role in this disaster, but only after his union b … [Read more...]
Freedom of Speech: The 27th Annual George Orwell Free Speech Awards
Imagine you are the parents of three young children. Imagine one of those children runs and falls into your precious little girl, landing harshly on her head. Discovering your child's injury, you rush your child to the hospital where you expect your child will immediately receive the medical attention she requires. Never in your wildest nightmares would you believe … [Read more...]