Want to do something for the people effected by oil sands development? Here is a petition that can be sent to your MLA. Certainly feel free to raise issues regarding this action in class as well.

This blog is a result of many students wishing to delve into topics lightly discussed due to curricular demands but would like to investigate further. I am fortunate to teach students who want to challenge conventional wisdom and seek further discourse as a way to empower themselves to help shape the world they live in.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, August 15, 2010
War is a racket!
This reincarnation of General Smedley Butler's speech is worth hearing as I feel it applies today. When is war to be applied in foreign policy? Is he correct that only the two reasons he shared can justify war? If so, what implications would this have on the war machine today? View it here.

A little homeland security humor
Couldn't resist, a laugh is always a good thing yet the topic when looked at more closely begs to be investigated - at point does the individual lose their freedom to ensure collective security...enjoy!

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