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Comment on We Should Have Left Afghanistan Like At Least Half A Decade Ago – Maybe We Never Should Have Gone There In The First Place by Ray Hood

Ray Hood — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:17:42 +0000

Democracy has to come from the will of people of all countries. We can not force democracy, but we of course can help. Afganistan has a tribal culture and we can not change their culture.

Comment on Celebrate The Heritage Americans And Canadians Share In Our Greater Niagara Region During !0th ‘Doors Open by Ray Hood

Ray Hood — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:09:19 +0000

Thanks for posting these dates.

Comment on Harper Government Closing Canadian Consulate Office In Buffalo, New York by Ray Hood

Ray Hood — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:07:39 +0000

This seems like a step backwards.

Comment on What Is Happening Here? Canada’s Streets Are On Fire by Will MacKenzie

Will MacKenzie — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:45:17 +0000

Here’s come my “right-of-centre” comments ….

When protests start turning into vandalism sprees, it is time for the police to act – FULL FORCE! I don’t give a rats-ass about your “rights!” If you are damaging public or private property, you deserve to have your ass thrown in jail. No discussion.

The so-called “students” in Quebec already pay the lowest tuition in North America — and the new rates will still be the lowest in North America. They need to learn that there is a hard, cold world awaiting them if they ever manage to graduate!

As for Mr Snyder’s comments – yes!!! I agree. We must overhaul our political/voting system. Our political “parties” are not democratic. Our system is not democratic. We should start with a reform of our voting system in the hopes that it will kick the political parties in the ass and show them they are out of touch with Canadians.

I keep threatening to write an article on my ideas on voting reform — I guess I better get busy and send it in to see if Doug will publish it.

Comment on Harper Government Closing Canadian Consulate Office In Buffalo, New York by Michael Dorosh

Michael Dorosh — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:40:03 +0000

Harper has definitely got a few screws loose…Harper and these Conservatives have been in power far too long and when that happens a political party gets way too big-headed and arrogant and then they start doing idiotic things and its time to oust these people before anymore damage can be done..

Comment on What Is Happening Here? Canada’s Streets Are On Fire by William Snyder

William Snyder — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:14:11 +0000

SAD SAD SAD It’s time to completely overhaul our political structure and get an accountable representation in our parliaments !!!!!

Comment on We Should Have Left Afghanistan Like At Least Half A Decade Ago – Maybe We Never Should Have Gone There In The First Place by Nick Strugar

Nick Strugar — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:57:16 +0000

Mr. Draper I would suggest to you that there is a large difference between your two statements. Playing a role in propping up a government that ovesees drug trade is far different from a directly accusing our government of aiding and abetting the production and sale of drugs which is a violation of the Criminal Code of Canada. Anyone that is naive enough to believe that your two statemant are the same would have to believe that David Suzuki will someday “occupy” the Prime Ministers seat in Parliament.

Comment on What Is Happening Here? Canada’s Streets Are On Fire by Joseph Somers

Joseph Somers — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:07:54 +0000

I got called out for referring to the actions of the police during the G20 in Toronto as Gestapo like but it seems our governments are basically “OWNED” by corporate monopolies and as such “THEY” control the police. The G20 was NOT the only instance of Gestapo action for “THE BATTLE FOR SEATTLE” rivaled the tactics of our beloved police in Toronto.
The Premier of Quebec was once a “PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE” talked into taking over the Liberal Leadership in Quebec a few years ago and if I am not mistaken a strong supporter of Harper thus his actions against the students in Quebec brings memories of the G20 to the fore. He passed oppressive and suppressive laws that looks like they came directly from the PMOs Office in Ottawa but He did not count on the tenacity of the young students and because of his actions and the tenacity of the youth of Quebec his career in politics looks very much in doubt. Vive pour les students.

Comment on Thorold, Ontario Volunteers Produce Fabulous Brochure On This Community’s Heritage Sites by Pamela J.Minns

Pamela J.Minns — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:59:25 +0000

Doug, thank you – thank you for such a wonderful article on our new brochure. You are such a great supporter of heritage, and I might add, a great support to me personally. We are so fortunate to have you in our midst. Thanks too to Gail Benjafield who is always there with praise !

Comment on Thorold, Ontario Volunteers Produce Fabulous Brochure On This Community’s Heritage Sites by Gail Benjafield

Gail Benjafield — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:45:28 +0000

Pam Minns and her team should be justly praised for getting this done. I wish other Niagara cities could do as much for their heritage sites.

Well done, Pam. I have forwarded your email to me to numerous others..