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The recent rioting, involving property destruction, arson, assaults, looting, and robbery, has raised questions about the morals of those involved. To put it simply, one might ask, "Where did these young people learn their behavior?" Or their morals. Alternatively, "How can we teach pro-social attitudes and behavior?"
Ten years is a relatively brief time in the history of a country. But more changes have taken place in Canada since September 11, 2001 than in any other time since the end of the Second World War. Our country was not even the primary target of the crime of 9/11, yet Canadians in general - and Canadian Muslims in particular -- are still living under the persistent shadow of 9/11.
Re: Murdoch and Black, 9/11, empathy, Harper, smart meters
Nick Clegg, the Liberal Democratic deputy prime minister of Britain, told the world that the riots in London, Leeds, and Birmingham had "absolutely nothing to do with the death of Mark Duggan", who was killed by police in circumstances that raised question about police conduct in the situation. Wrong, Nick. The death of Duggan served as a trigger.
How would you like to be handed a crisp $10 bill right after you voted in next month's Ontario election? How about getting a doughnut or even a lottery ticket?
The official story is now carved in stone, part of America's sacred history, accepted as gospel truth: despite repeated warnings by CIA and FBI field agents, 19 Muslim men who had taken a few flying lessons boarded four jetliners, commandeered the cockpits and, at high speeds and low altitudes, crashed the planes into Manhattan skyscrapers, murdering some 3,000 people.
On paper, Dalton McGuinty's Liberals are peerless. They go into next month's Ontario election armed with a blueprint that, in theory, is bold and comprehensive.
On Friday, the Center for American Progress published an important and excellent study, called Fear, Inc:
Like a skyrocket, Dr. Jack Layton rose to the heights, only to fall suddenly back to earth. On his rise, he took his party to new heights, but fate does not respect optimism, ambition, or even accomplishment. Now is the time to look at what he has done, what he has not done, and what remains to be done.
Progressives across Canada and Quebec are mourning the tragic death of NDP leader Jack Layton, who died of cancer at the early age of 61. As well as leading the NDP to its recent historic election results, Layton provided a number of lessons about how opposition inside and outside Parliament can work together for peace and justice.
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