Thought dictators? Hardly.
Can we really call the inability to compromise an erosion of personal choice? I’d suggest not.
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Cognitive dissonance
Sections 4 and 5 of the Controlled Drug and Substances Act prohibit possession of non-dried forms of cannabis. This means that medical marijuana users have been allowed to only smoke. Getting the marijuana in pills, oils, tea, or even brownies has been illegal. I find this curious because smoking is drilled into us as being a very … Read more
Baby, meet bathwater
Sarah and Nick Jensen, residents of Canberra, are upset about the pending same-sex marriage legislation in Australia. They’re so upset that if Australia allows same-sex marriage, they’re going to divorce. Nick said to the Canberra City News, My wife and I, as a matter of conscience, refuse to recognise the government’s regulation of marriage if its … Read more
Evan, we hardly knew you
Evan Solomon really blew it. In addition to his duties on CBC News’ Power & Politics, and CBC Radio’s The House, it seems he’s been directing the people he meets and interviews to a friend who runs an art business. For this service, Solomon received 10% of any sales resulting from his referrals. CBC News editor … Read more
The mayor remains mum
Council decides to dispense with prayer entirely, and with no fuss, to my great surprise.