Tag Archives: Supreme Court

The Choice

July 6, 2024 · by · in Leadership, Politics, World Affairs · 1 Comment

Joe Biden says he will not step down. He is remaining in the race for President of the USA, and will be the Democratic Party nominee. Americans now have two choices: Biden, who is showing his age (81), or Donald Trump, who could have a complete mental breakdown and no-one would notice, given how erratic […]

Prophetic Words

May 3, 2024 · by · in Society · Leave a comment

On this Flashback Friday we go back to May 3, 2015. I’ll add something extra at the end. Those opposing the recent Supreme Court of Canada ruling that has opened the door to assisted suicide in Canada are frequently branded as alarmists by proponents of euthanasia. Supposedly there will be controls to ensure that only […]

A Win For The Truckers

January 25, 2024 · by · in Leadership, Politics, Society · 2 Comments

It is too late to make a difference, but it does set a precedent for the future. The federal government is appealing of course, not just because of the precedent but because the court ruling makes the Prime Minister and his Cabinet look bad. On Tuesday the Federal court ruled that the Trudeau government’s use […]

Thoughts on America

July 4, 2022 · by · in Politics, Society, World Affairs · 1 Comment

Is it a failed state, as many seem to think these days? Or does it remain the best example of democracy and a hope for the world? It seems appropriate on July 4, as Americans celebrate Independence Day, to give some thought to the state of the United States in 2022. Are things as bad […]

Overturning Roe

June 25, 2022 · by · in Politics, Society, World Affairs · 2 Comments

Imagine the outcry if it was the other way arouund. Imagine the reaction if the American president and vice president had referred to a Supreme Court of Canada decision in such a fashion, Canada’s government would have made a formal protest. It would have been a major diplomatic incident.  Feelings run high on all sides of […]

A Matter of Justice

October 14, 2020 · by · in Politics, Society · 1 Comment

If you want a quick lesson in the disfunction of the American system, the Congressional hearing on Donald Trump’s latest Supreme Court nominee is a perfect example. Justice is supposed to be blind and – but this legal system is all about politics. Democrats automatically oppose anyone nominated by a Republican president (and vice versa). […]

Full Disclosure

May 1, 2018 · by · in Books · 1 Comment

I don’t normally get excited about a first-time novelist, but this author was an exception. When I saw the notice for Full Disclosure, which should hit stores today, I knew it was a must-read. Courtroom novels written by lawyers, such as Scott Turow or John Grisham are pretty standard fare. Their credentials make you feel […]

A Question of Religious Freedom

September 20, 2016 · by · in Religion, Society · Leave a comment

This one is definitely going to the Supreme Court of Canada. Emotionally I am cheering for the individual, caught up in a group I see as a Christian heresy designed for profit not faith building. Intellectually I see no choice but to support the organization. The principle of religious freedom should not be based on […]

Assisted Dying II

May 7, 2016 · by · in Leadership, Politics, Society, World Affairs · 1 Comment

The Canadian Parliament has started debating legislation legalizing what they are calling “Doctor Assisted Dying” – which to me is a euphemism for euthanasia. I have touched on the subject before, the first time a year ago, and it is safe to say I am not enthused about the prospect. Neither are many Parliamentarians. The […]

Assisted Dying I

May 6, 2016 · by · in Politics, Society, World Affairs · 1 Comment

The Canadian Parliament has started debating legislation legalizing what they are calling “Doctor Assisted Dying” – which to me is a euphemism for euthanasia. I have touched on the subject before, the first time a year ago, and it is safe to say I am not enthused about the prospect. Neither are many Parliamentarians. The […]

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