A lot of ink recently about Bruce Springsteen cancelling a concert in some state because of a new anti gender equity law. Apple, Disney, Coca Cola and other big corporate friends are banding together and forcing states to cancel “Religious Freedom Restoration” acts, otherwise known as “Freedom of Bigotry” bills. Why Would They? Of course…
Month: April 2016
Social Commentary, Uncategorized
Mike Duffy Acquitted – Sort of
by renaissanceadmin • • 1 Comment
Once again in Canada we have a high-profile trial where an obviously guilty person has received a complete acquittal. So what’s going on? Just as in the Gian Gomeshi case, we have a crown prosecutor who is strapped by the fact that he has to prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that the defendant…
Social Commentary
Tom Mulcair: Latest Victim of the People’s Revolution
by renaissanceadmin • • 0 Comments
The fact that Tom Mulcair was dumped by the NDP is not notable. The remarkable point is that he was dumped unceremoniously and firmly by a 52-48 vote against him. This is unprecedented in Canadian politics. Usually after an election loss disillusioned parties vote in the 60-40 range in favour of the scapegoat. The…
Social Commentary
Winner-Take-All Elections
by renaissanceadmin • • 1 Comment
The latest buzz in political circles these days is election reform of two sorts: the matter of funding of political parties and campaigns, and the matter of the form of the actual election. Both of these issues stem from the perception among many that the election process, as we practise it, is not that democratic.…
Social Commentary
The Marie Henein Defence
by renaissanceadmin • • 2 Comments
Did Marie Henein betray all women by defending Gian Gomeshi? This question provokes two responses in me. The simple response is “Of course she did.” Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should. Last thing I heard, a lawyer is allowed to choose his or her clients. When offered the chance to defend…