I sometimes enjoy Twitter. It’s a place where I scan news, read interesting thoughts on current events, politics, philosophy, and follow other interesting accounts that include accounts that focus on some of my own hobbies and interests. It can also provide interesting debate, sometimes a source of amusement at how people project and think irrationally. […]
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Probably only those who live in a cave and have no clue what the internet is are the few that have not seen or heard of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who kneeled on the neck of George Floyd. For most who have seen and heard about the incident, it seems “obvious” to them that
Was Derek Chauvin A “Racist” Cop? And Thoughts On Canadian Policing Read More »
… how come there aren’t more dead cops? Cops speed all the time. The other day, I was returning from Ottawa, and travelling to Orangeville. I was about half way between Sharbot Lake and Perth, when I observed a car approaching me in the opposite late at what was an obviously high rate of speed,
Via Lisa at the London Fog, apparently Const. Doug Gutteridge of the London Police Services claims that “Toy guns just have no purpose.” I beg to differ with you, Officer Gutteridge. I had toy guns when I was a child, and they served a multitude of purposes. Perhaps having a toy gun was when I
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First, I’ve not been able to verify any of this – although I did do a few searches on Google. I was speaking with my brother earlier this evening, and he mentioned listening to a talk show or something on AM 740 today. Apparently, the were discussing the possibility of cameras at traffic intersections and
Red Light Cameras Pose More Danger? Read More »
It’s time for Canadians to get real. Romance and all that stuff is really nice. I myself love romance, believe me. And in my past, I shared in the collective Romance of Canadians with all things Candian. Including the romance of the Mounties, their history, their uniforms, their nice little horsey demonstrations, and television programs
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So, I’m sitting here working when I find out there are a bunch of Orangeville Police officers in the parking lot and next building over. Being the curious sort that I am, I walk out the office door, only to be waved back inside by one of the boys in blue.. errr.. they wear black
Small Town Excitement!! Read More »
Imagine for a moment, you’re in your car driving home. You’re spouse and children are waiting for you, having fun in the yard. You pull into your driveway when you are met by armed men. As you step out of your car, the armed men accost you, restrain you, point guns at you, and then
Heaven Help Us All Read More »
So, I’m driving back from Toronto yesterday, and there’s quite a bit of traffic with it being the long weekend and all. As promised, the police seemed to be out in full force, especially around Hwy 7 and Hwy 50 area. Going west towards #7, a dark unmarked cruiser and a white Peel Regional Police
Betting Scandal Rocks Police Force I’m telling you folks, as I’ve pointed out in other entries, policing in this country is getting worse. Although many will tell you that all the recent disturbing reports are “isolated” incidents, I’m telling you they are not isolated. And as much as ‘bad cops’ may be in the minority,
Police Reform Is Needed Read More »