Dear Friends,
When my mother learnt about my fight against a 'government legislation' (Bill 115) she panicked. Having lived in Iran and Russia, she believes the government can make people disappear!
"The secret service, will kill you!" She warned.
"The secret service, will kill you!" She warned.
A couple of years ago, I would have laughed at her. But, since Ontario's Bill 115, a lot seems plausible. Although I have every confidence that RCMP has much bigger fish to fry than to lose sleep over my opposition, I must admit I couldn't come back to her with my usual reply to her paranoia, 'Mother, I live in Canada for God's sake!'
As my thoughts relentlessly pivot around Ontario's Bill 115 and its implications vis-à-vis Democracy, I realize I don't trust my government anymore. It disregarded my rights once, it might again. I'm amazed at people who think it's all about education or teacher salary. What a smart move, to start with the least liked public servants!
People are so happily busy teacher-bashing that they don't see the ramifications of overnight legislations.
As my blog continues to be more political than humorous, I'm beginning to feel a bit like the Russian author Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn!
"If one is forever cautious, can one remain a human
being? ”
“You can resolve to live your life with integrity. Let
your credo be this: Let the lie come into the world, let it even triumph. But not through me.”
― Aleksandr I.
Solzhenitsyn
No more rights or benefits - just taxes and winter! Accepted and filed!
What have you accepted and filed today?
No more rights or benefits - just taxes and winter! Accepted and filed!
What have you accepted and filed today?
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