I firmly believe in the fundamental importance of freedom of speech. Without it, freedom dies, and democracy is impossible. I don’t believe in censorship, because censorship always leads to tyranny. But if there were ever a single book worthy of burning, I’d say it is Lord of the Flies. What
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cartoon life: Final thoughts
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Continue readingWritings of J. Todd Ring: The new epidemic: Death cults and the culture of despair
An article in The Atlantic speaks to the growing death-fetish that is gripping more and more youth. It is a bad omen for the state of modern industrial civilization as a whole, I would contend, and it indicates a broader trend toward anxiety, hopeless and despair, which must be confronted
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Layton’s Last Words Were First Laurier’s
“Faith is better than doubt and love is better than hate.” – Sir Wilfrid Laurier, 1918 “Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear.” – Jack Layton, 2011 A year after Jack Layton’s untimely passing, the presence of the former NDP Leader is still felt across Canada, ironically
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It will be a year tomorrow since Jack Layton passed away, only 3 months after a triumphant election that left the NDP with federal Official Opposition status for the first time in history. In recognition for Mr. Layton’s three decades of public service and the progressive contribution the NDP Party
Continue readingSeeing Red in the Southwest: Sparks
Sparks moments from which memory creates life!Sparks are the beginnings that light a raging fire. In our hearts and in our souls.2009 was a year with many sparks and many fires – these are the blessings that will light the way – my way into 2010. Caleb…
Continue readingSeeing Red in the Southwest: Sparks
Sparks moments from which memory creates life!Sparks are the beginnings that light a raging fire. In our hearts and in our souls.2009 was a year with many sparks and many fires – these are the blessings that will light the way – my way into 2010. Caleb ignited parts of
Continue readingSeeing Red in the Southwest: Sparks
Sparks moments from which memory creates life!Sparks are the beginnings that light a raging fire. In our hearts and in our souls.2009 was a year with many sparks and many fires – these are the blessings that will light the way – my way into 2010. Caleb ignited parts of
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