Letter writing on oil sands effects

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.

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!