Category: Human Rights
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Tasers and Human Rights
The use (or rather the misuse) of tasers by law enforcement in Canada (and also the U.S.) is a growing human rights concern according to Amnesty International (AI) Canada (please see “Amnesty International’s Concern About Tasers”). Taser-related deaths have been increasing since they were deployed amongst law enforcement officers in Canada (and the U.S.). Most…
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Recently read and currently reading
Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake is the first novel in a trilogy, the follow-ups being Gormenghast and Titus Alone. The trilogy is nominally an epic, which tells the story of the 77th Earl of Gormenghast, Titus Groan. In the first book, Titus is born to Lady Gertrude and Lord Sepulchrave to the initial dismay of…
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The Ms. Conover issue – update #2
Many people are still unclear about this not necessarily being a human rights issue (as posted below). Today, I posted the following comment on my own facebook note to help clarify: The following excerpt from the OHRC website may make things clearer: “You have the right to be free from discrimination that is: * in…
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The Ms. Conover issue – update
This is a follow up to “Human rights or not – reactions to the Ms. Conover issue”. “Local witches are fired up and ready to picket in support of Miss Toronto Tourism Pageant judge ousted for Wiccan beliefs” Ms. Murray is going to have a rude awakening. Though I wonder if in some way this…
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Human rights or not – reactions to the Ms. Conover issue
This is my facebook status recently, “Well, much as it sucks for Ms. Conover, being an invitee to be a pageant judge isn’t a human right like employment. Question: Were they hiring her???” Such is the heart of the issue. Was she being hired? Sadly, many Wiccans and pagans do not understand what constitutes a…
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“Please no tears, no sympathy”
I never do anything I don’t need or want to do. I never do anything for fame or glory. I do things for the experience and challenge of it. That is the reason I decided to be Summoner for the Toronto Temple of the WCC. (See previous blog entry entitled, “Change is Afoot – Something…
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Rant – They Never Give Up
(Disclaimer: Anything said about the Christian group mentioned in this blog does not necessarily apply to every Christian. There must be some nice ones out there who aren’t trying to impose their beliefs on others.) Okay, as part of my role as Summoner for the Toronto Temple of the WCC, it is my duty to…
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Quiz Time Again – Which Religion is Right for You?
MM, Paganism! As if there was any doubt in my mind! You scored as Paganism. Your beliefs are most closely aligned with those of paganism, Wicca, or a similar earth-based religion. You may also follow a Native American religion. Paganism 100% Buddhism 92% Satanism 83% Hinduism 63% Islam 50% Judaism 42% agnosticism 42% Christianity 25%…
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Commentary on Deepa Mehta’s Water
MM, Unlike most people who have already seen Deepa Mehta’s Water, I had different motivations for watching it. My primary reason was one of cultural and historical interest as well as exposing myself to a different spiritual background. Note: This commentary is primarily for those who have seen the movie. If you have not seen…
Pneumatised! 