Because there are things going on that we should keep informed about.
State-Sanctioned Rape: Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound Laws in Virginia, Texas, and Iowa
In the ongoing and polarized pro-life debate in the United States it has been suggested that women seeking an abortion should first have a Tran-Vaginal Ultrasound. This procedure allegedly will be performed on women who refuse the procedure; essentially these women will have a penis shaped probe shoved into their vagina against their will. There have been some second thoughts.
Canadian government is ‘muzzling its scientists’
This BBC article informs readers that the Canadian government has a hold on their scientists. For example, if the radiation of the Fukushima reactor was possibly effecting the residents of British Columbia we would never know anything about it. Or any or environmental or health concern that is cause for alarm without it first being approved by the government. (This article was not mentioned in the Canadian press.)
Marketplace – The Toilet Paper chase
A 30 minute look at Canada’s toilet paper industry. The lengths they go to make consumers feel better about their environmental choices. How that ‘environmentally friendly’ toilet paper may not be that friendly.
(why Panem et Circenses? A government can keep people in line as long as they are fed and have circuses to entertain them. Thus keeping their interest away from important matters.)
