Monthly Archives: June 2004

Apparently we’re not supposed to discuss moral issues during an election campaign. Which only leaves immoral ones, I suppose. Or perhaps amoral. Would it be wrong to ask why?
Once, politicians feared the taint of immorality. Now they fear the taint … Continue reading →

Paul Martin says we will remember D-Day long after the participants have passed on. Perhaps. But let’s practise on an easy one: Let’s try to remember, four full days after his death, what Ronald Reagan did and didn’t do. He … Continue reading →

Isn’t it strange that we’re not discussing sex-change operations?
No, really. A week ago the Citizen reported that the Ontario government was denying plans to reinstate public medical coverage of them. And you can see why it might be a bit … Continue reading →

Allow me to interrupt the glowing promises of politicians and wall-to-wall coverage of polls with an actual issue. As a public service, to insomniacs and voters alike, I’d like to suggest that cities should get to raise more taxes.
More taxes?!? … Continue reading →