There are definite problems with today’s culture. The problems may vary greatly in source and issue, but the source of all is the same. It’s all basically a case of manners. Today’s culture is very inappropriate. It’s all very much “in your face” and in your space. It’s stressful, and no fun. There is...
#TimesUp
Time’s up for: Fur, animal agriculture, Not caring about the planet and its needs, resources and places, spaces and all its species. Crime and brutality, Violence and its threat, War, hate, and ignorance. Perversion and injustice, Cruelty, indifference, Fear, hate, torture, Sickness, stupidity, lies, Sin, selfishness, savagery. Rape and sexual harassment, Bullying, assault, meanness,...
The Big Lie of Austerity
Here, in the First World, we’re made to believe in wealth and the traditional way of life or to care about the poor, and liberal causes. We are made to believe the rich, wealth and tradition is the enemy of the poor and liberalism. We are made to believe we can have the traditional,...
Why #MeToo Matters
The backlash against the #metoo movement has begun, and while I can see how the aim and method can be exploited, and believe in some instances it has been, I still think its right, and very important to support it. And no, I do not believe, “every man is in danger” because of it....
On the $15.00 minimum wage
I’m very pleased that my province Ontario, has implemented a $15.00 minimum wage. It’s set to start at $14.00 this January 1 and will rise to $15.00 next year. There has been alot of criticism and reaction to the news from the business community, which I guess is to expected, but as a formerly...
Who Leads the World
Every society and world needs its leaders. I think we can all agree on what the necessary qualities for leadership are. Character for sure, and also maturity, goodness, greatness, intelligence, and brilliance. These plus wisdom, good values, morality, understanding, courage, honesty, and integrity. This is what’s needed in our future leaders, to have on...
An American Tragedy
It was very sad to wake up and hear of the Senate voting in favour of the GOP Tax Bill. What an awful Christmas present to America this is. Unbelievable, but not really surprising when you are aware of the trends in western nation towards austerity, and the rise of the xenophobia that helps...
The Truth About Drugs
In today’s celebrity and far left fuelled world, where being anti drugs is sure to mark you as being hopelessly uncool, or even politically incorrect, is there any wonder, as to the continued high number of deaths due to drug overdoses? On Netflix, television, movies, and music, drugs are universally portrayed as being normal...
On Goodness and Why it Matters
Goodness is not only the point of life and humanity, it’s also its necessary force and power. Every religion and culture stresses this point; it’s the core of all human understanding and religion. Those who talk of free will are also right; we all have it and need it. But what we don’t need is...
On Chris Packham and being different in a society that loves sameness.
I read on Twitter (@BBCTwo) this morning, that Chris Packham has Asperger’s. He has long been a hero of mine due to his media work with wildlife, and his raising awareness and protest against the Malta migratory bird slaughter. As for his having Aspergers, this is welcome news to me. Its surprising but not...