Re: Prime Minister Trudeau

Ken Fisher | Apr 07, 2016

There are probably many folks who read Edward Kennedy’s recent letter (Re: Prime Minister Trudeau, Mar 1/16) and believe he is ‘telling the truth’. When responding to what is fictional prejudice as if it is fact, is always challenging. I will try.

1. It is expected that of the 25,000 Syrian refugees that are fleeing terrorism, 97% of their offspring will achieve a post secondary diploma and like the Vietnamese of the 70s, will contribute significantly to our economic well-being.

2. The Liberal Canada Child Benefit is as follows: for a family earning $45,000 with two kids, they would receive $9850 tax-free instead of Harper’s taxable $5900.

3. The police forces across the country favour legalization of marijuana taking control away from the biker gangs and taking over control of who can use it.

4. As for ‘pro-life’ discussions, I offer this. When women got the vote (in Quebec it was in the 40s) they demanded control over their own bodies, rather than religious men controlling their reproductive choices. Of course citizens of different races and skin colour want freedom of movement and social choices to be the same as whites, like us Edward. As well, those of differing sexual orientations also want to be free of control too! And of late, even men want to be free from the state and religious groups to determine the way we die. Indeed, the power of the state is now at our skin’s level. Past the level of our skin, it is ours to decide, individually!

5. Finally, let’s hear it for all school teachers who with long hours and great dedication bring into being the next generations of Canadian citizens. Goodness knows they have frontline experience to know what’s needed for our collective well-being.