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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

DAY SEVEN … a look back at the week ending Saturday March 9th


It’s day seven, and it’s time to look back at this week’s opinion / editorial pieces.  I hope many caused you to stop and think, to consider where you stand on issues, to give some a second look, and perhaps one or two simply confirmed your position.

Regardless, if you missed any, here are the top 10 most read articles ... take a few minutes today to catch up on them.  Here we go ... starting with #10

BONUS post ... this one, from Aaron Gunn, zipped into 11th place after only being posted yesterday afternoon:

AARON GUNN: I honestly don’t even know where to begin ... but let’s start with the colossal hypocrisy


#10  FELDSTED:   The real issue, which the Prime Minster refuses to address, is whether or not we want to allow political interference in the administration of justice


#9  ANDERSON:  After setting himself up as the heroic white knight, Justin Trudeau now finds himself in the unenviable position of having to attack a highly credible aboriginal woman to save his own privileged, white, male skin


#8 FORSETH: BC Government say the amount of carbon tax paid in BC will vary depending on family consumption and household use of fuels for heating, cooking and transportation.  Vary indeed – that’s certainly putting it mildly!


#7  ADAM OLSEN:  Layers of “this is how we have always done it” insulates us from the peril of having to think about "how we can do it better?" Or even, "who do we serve?"


#6  FORSETH:  While the BC government states that, removing impediments to trade create a safer and more dependable business environment for investors, interprovincial trade remains tangled in protectionism


#5  Jamie Maclaren, QC: “It is time to move beyond speculation and anecdotal information in redesigning legal aid services”


#4  FORSETH:  While an increase of 20 minutes a day might not seem like a lot to us, for those in our senior’s care homes, that time could be the difference in helping them continue feeling like a valued member of society


#3  ROTHENBURGER:  The rumble in Ottawa is now officially a he said-she said situation.  Butts testimony presents very different picture of JWR affair


#2  HEALTH: “What contagion does thus invade the whole body, so much resist medical art, becomes inoculated so readily, and so cruelly tortures the patient”


And finally, this story had the most people have a read.  I had the inspiration to write it after knowing what the cost of living increases have been for BC families ... and after the NDP’s Bruce Ralston starting crowing about the BC labour force.  A look at both, actually, gives a better indication of how British Columbians are indeed doing:


#1  FORSETH: All I can say is if that’s how maintaining a strong economy, and putting people first works, I’m not so sure those of us living in BC will be able to afford much more of it
http://acuriouslookatpoliticsinbc.blogspot.com/2019/03/all-i-can-say-is-if-thats-how.html


Thank you again for being the inspiration for why I and others take the time to share our thoughts, concerns, and opinions ... and thank you for helping by providing some of the inspiration for these op / eds.

Everything the rest of your weekend .... and as always ... please take a moment to share these stories with others you think may be interested in reading them as well.

AND ... if you’re not doing so already, please take a moment to follow me on Twitter.  You’ll find me at @AlanForseth



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