On March 18, 2021, the French Senate passed Article 25, a ‘security measure’ allowing off-duty police officers to concealed carry of their police-issue firearms in public. Article 25 also states that police who carry may not be refused access to museums, cinemas, shopping centers and schools - places France deems 'open to the public.' Denis Jacob, Secretary-General of … [Read more...]
Freedom of the Press, Alan Forsythe and the Hope Standard
Alan Forsythe was fired from The Hope Standard just 7 days after he started his new job due to “concerns about your ability to perform the duties of a journalist in Hope” according to an October 17th letter of termination made public by True North Centre. Then came the outrage on social media. “Canada does not have Freedom Of The Press!!!” wrote @DeniseInCanada in a tweet … [Read more...]
Indifference Allows the State to Steal Our Cherished Freedoms
People who do not protest and fight back for their beliefs are cast as pitiful victims. Even a badly-organized revolt that fizzles can offer more hope than doing nothing at all. As my father used to say: "Do something, even if it's wrong." An esteemed U.S. Supreme Court justice took the adage one step further. "Be not afraid to do something," advised Clarence … [Read more...]