Thoughts on BC Politics and More

Have you ever heard of Kari Simpson? I might be wrong, but if you haven't, I'd say that you’re lucky!     As the Executive Director for the Culture Guard website , and Facebook page , she is responsible for much of what is disseminated – regrettably. Simpson threatens protest at Surrey RCMP detachmen t Her latest target?   On her Culture Guard Facebook page, Kari Simpson is threatening a protest at the Surrey RCMP detachment, if they raise what she calls the anti-Canadian political symbol, the rainbow flag .   In fact, she is telling people to contact RCMP and say tell them STOP!” As part the rationale replayed to the RCMP, in a four-page Culture Guard letter, she quotes the RCMP Code of Conduct regulations. For example: 2.1   Respect and Courtesy : Members treat every person with respect and courtesy and do not engage in discrimination or harassment SERIOUSLY!   How can she possibly use that as the first r...

Mike Bernier stating references to sexual orientation and gender identity are being added to the policies that school districts and independent schools are required to have in place “ All of B.C.’s schools need to be welcoming and safe places free of bullying. We owe it to our children to make sure they know that there are no reasons they should be bullied – and including sexual orientation and gender identity in anti-bullying policies makes that crystal clear .”  ~~ statement by Mike Bernier, former Minister of Education, on September 8 th , 2016.   All of BC’s provincial education partners for K-12 schools are committed to ensuring every school — both public and independent — is a place where students feel safe, accepted, respected and welcome … stay tuned; more on that in a moment. I don’t know about you … however I will admit I am confused.  WHAT IS the difference between SOGI, and SOGI 123?  Oh, you didn’t know there was a difference?  We...