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Tancredo: We're not the Democrats
This should be the headline. No, seriously - is this all they got? No ideas of their own whatsoever? --+Deprifry+ 21:23, 25 September 2007 (UTC)

 * SO WHAT'S THE "Democratic" idea, now that I have no idea of what the :Republican" idea is?

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Deprifry has not been paying attention, or is practicing selective listening. Maybe s/he just does not want to know the truth. I for one appreciated this interview with Congressman Tancredo. For once he got to fully answer questions without being cut off or someone trying to ask a question then answer it for him. IMO Tom Tancredo is the only candidate from either party who will pull our nation back toward what the founders intended instead of sliding further toward the North American Union the Council on Foreign Relations has set a goal to reach before 2010. If either of the CFR controlled media selected top tier candidates from either party is elected in 2008 we will no longer be a Free and Independent nation. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights will be shredded and we will never get it back. msbobbie Sept 29, 2007

Is this guy for real?
A group of people who are Muslim hate the United States and decide to bomb them... so the United States bombs a Muslim holy site, thereby making every Muslims hate them instead of just a few? Isn't that playing into Osama bin Laden's hands by literally declaring war on Islam???

 * Basically yes. Say what you will about President Bush, at least he's not a psychopath.


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Canadian UAW workers forced to strike
Canadian workers with the Canadian Auto Workers Union have gone on strike due to 70,000 American employees of United Auto Workers Union (UAW) forced to strike against General Motors (GM), just one day ago.

GM Canada's Windsor, Ontario plant, which employs 1,400 people shut down on Monday. On Tuesday Car Plant 1 in Oshawa, Ontario, which employs 3,000, closed at 3:00am ET. Car Plant 2, also in Oshawa, which employs 2,500 workers, could make a speedy close today or tomorrow. Other GM car plants in Ontario are also feared to close during the strike.

If the strike in the U.S. stays, up to 100,000 Canadian UAW workers could be laid off, according to Buzz Hargrove, president of the Canadian Auto Workers Union. Eighty-thousand Canadians work for the auto-parts industry in Canada, and 40,000 could be laid off, Hargrove also says.

According to the BBC, analysts say the strike will only last for two weeks. The UAW last called a national strike on GM 30 years ago.

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UK researchers publish new survey on sleep
Findings on a new "sleep survey" seem to be mixed as a sleep analysis of 10,308 government workers over seventeen years was recently made public. The study was conducted by the University of Warwick and the University College London in the United Kingdom.

The participants were aged 35-55. Researchers examined the participants' sleeping habits between the years of 1995 to 1998, and 1992 to 1993, and mortality rates until 2004. It also compared the social lives of the participants to sleeping habits.

The study shows that, if a person cuts their sleep from seven hours to five hours they ultimately risk an increase of death and death from cardiovascular problems. But sleeping more than eight hours doubles the risk of death, and death would be triggered from non-cardiovascular diseases. Sleeping less than five hours per night increases a risk of weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, and other diseases, which could end up in leading to death.

"A third of the population of the UK and over 40 percent in the U.S. regularly sleep less than five hours a night, so it is not a trivial problem," said Francesco Cappuccio, professor of cardiovascular medicine at the University of Warwick. "The current pressures in society to cut out sleep, in order to squeeze in more, may not be a good idea -- particularly if you go below five hours."

"This change, largely the result of sleep curtailment to create more time for leisure and shift-work, has meant that reports of fatigue, tiredness and excessive daytime sleepiness are more common than a few decades ago. Sleep represents the daily process of physiological restitution and recovery, and lack of sleep has far-reaching effects," he said on the university's website.

"In terms of prevention, our findings indicate that consistently sleeping around seven hours per night is optimal for health," Cappuccio added.

The new findings have been published on medical journal SLEEP's website. It will officially be published in the magazines next issue.

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Flights around the US disrupted because of equipment failure

September 25, 2007 All airline traffic within 250 miles of Houston, Texas was suspended today by the The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) because of an equipment failure at the control center at Memphis International Airport.

Numerous flights from all around the country had to be grounded today because of the problem. It is not known exactly how many flights were affected.

FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said air traffic control centers from neighboring regions handled flights that were in the air when the problem was discovered around 12:30 p.m. EDT. "The airspace was completely cleared by 1:30 p.m. Eastern time," Bergen said.

Bergen also said, "What we did is put a ground stop in place for any flight that would transition through that airspace. We held them on the ground wherever they were, whether it was Miami, Seattle, Los Angeles, Boston."

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Protests mark Ahmadinejad's visit to Columbia University

September 25, 2007 The Columbia University campus in New York City erupted today in protest over President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's debate with Columbia President Lee Bollinger. Ahmadinejad's presence on one of the United States' most prestigious universities brought out protesters from many causes to make their opinions known: whether Ahmadinejad should speak or not, the war in Iraq, Israel,George W. Bush, American imperialism', God and morality, all of which created a powder keg of opinions which made the air feel as if at any moment it would explode into fisticuffs.

Ahmadinejad has been widely criticized for his anti-semitic remarks and as a holocaust denier, as well as Iran's support for terrorism. He also believes that 9/11 was an “inside job”, involving Israel's Mossad or American ‘intelligence and security services.’ 9/11 family members have been loudly critical of Ahmadinejad, since last week when he requested a visit to Ground Zero to lay a wreath -- what has been widely viewed as a photo op.

The New York tabloid press splashed their covers with antagonizing headlines. The Daily News ran the headline "The evil has landed" and The New York Post labeled Ahmadinejad the "Madman Iran Prez". Since New York hosts the headquarters of the United Nations, whose charter requires that all member nations have access to the governing body, delegations of governments identified as enemies of the United States --North Korea, Cuba, Iran-- live and work in the city. At times, their governments come to address the governing body, as the Iranian President did on Monday.

Ahmadinejad's presence tore apart the usually close-knit community of students and academics that inhabit Columbia's enclave in Morningside Heights. "A high-quality academic discussion depends on intellectual honesty," wrote Columbia Law Dean David M. Schizer, "but, unfortunately, Mr. Ahmadinejad has proven himself, time and again, to be uninterested in whether his words are true. Therefore, my personal opinion is that he should not be invited to speak." The Columbia Conservative Alumni Association said "the university is extending not a courtesy, but continuing a policy of anti-Israeli and anti-American leftist nihilism under the guise of academic freedom."

Richard Bulliet, an Iranian expert at Columbia who was instrumental in arranging the visit, defended the notion that it is imperative to listen to one's enemies. "If there is any likelihood of war between the U.S. and Iran, it is important for Americans to have some access to the direct words of the president of the other country. At least they are getting Ahmadinejad's views directly from him and not a reporter who has an ax to grind."

Sunsara Taylor, a member of the Revolutionary Communist Party and a student, had a mixed view. Although in theory Taylor did not have an issue with the Iranian President's presence on campus, she had a problem with "The event without any intervention or debate from the students...is reinforcing a bad dynamic where people feel they need to choose between Islamic Fundamentalism and U.S. Imperialism. I think it's fine for him to speak, but I think it's a responsibility of people in this country not to be bamboozled into going along with a war against a country's people just because that country's leader is a reactionary."


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I'd rather see "anti-Zionist" than "anti-Semitic" used in this context, but note that it's probably a thorny issue - thoughts? Sherurcij refusing to add Original Reporting until PD Articles are allowed'' 23:55, 25 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Uh, no, I think his Holocaust denial puts him firmly in the anti-Semitic camp, thanks. --David Shankbone 04:15, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
 * He's an anti-Zionist, not an anti-Semitic. Period. Holocaust denial has no relevancy to this matter. You don't have to be anti-Semitic to deny Holocaust. Aranherunar 10:53, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
 * You can't remove opinions just because you don't like them, and what you removed was a significant representation of many opinions. And Holocaust denial is the epitome of antisemitism. --David Shankbone 11:22, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
 * If you listen to what he's said, he's asserted a positive view towards Jews. The only Jews that he has an issue with are those residing in Palestine, and that's the defining line between anti-Zionist and ant-Semitic. Let's not practice truth by consensus here. --71.181.32.71 04:35, 30 January 2008 (UTC)
 * In fairness, celebrating the Holocaust would be the epitome of anti-semitism - denying that it happened is at best historical revisionism. Ahmadeinejad has never advocated hating, or killing, people based on their religion. Sherurcij refusing to add Original Reporting until PD Articles are allowed'' 20:27, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
 * That's your opinion that this is what Holocaust denial is, at best. --David Shankbone 20:48, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Very biased
I found this article (and accompanying picture) very biased towards the Israeli / Zionist / Jewish point of view. (Indeed, nearly everyone in the featured picture is Jewish -- see the yarmulkes.) You'd realize that Ahmedinejad is actually a very reasonable man if you heard his speech (I think you can watch it online). People aren't buying the propaganda of the Israeli lobby anymore. I recommend a read of the paper "The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy" by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt, which takes a scientific (objective) view towards this matter. Serouj 04:48, 30 January 2008 (UTC)


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Australian Greens attack government green energy target

September 26, 2007

The Australian Greens have attacked the governments green energy targets. Prime Minister John Howard announced the national targets yesterday, requiring that by 2020, 30,000 gigawatt hours of electricity each year comes from low emissions sources. The Greens claim that the targets do not go far enough. “John Howard’s 15% ‘clean’ target by 2020 is too little, too late,” said Greens Senate candidate for South Australia, Sarah Hanson-Young.

The Greens also claim that the inclusion of clean coal technology in the definition of "green energy" is misleading. “Howard’s spin doctors have been at it again. The target is misleading – it includes the unproven ‘clean coal’ technology, so the proportion of genuine clean, renewable energy generated is far less than we are led to believe," Ms Hanson-Young said.

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Australian government declares support for Burmese protests

September 26, 2007 The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer, has announced that the Australian government is following events in Myanmar (formerly Burma) closely, and urged the Myanmar government to show restraint. He also called for the respect of "the legitimate right of Burmese citizens to peaceful protest."

The Minister also called for the release of political prisoners. "The continued detention of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and over one thousand political prisoners is unacceptable. I repeat calls for the Burmese regime to release Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners immediately and unconditionally," he said in a media release.

Greens Senator Bob Brown criticised the Australian government, accusing them of hypocrisy over the issue of Myanmar. "Alexander Downer's fear that the military will subject the pro-democracy protest leaders to 'very harsh treatment' is in absurd contrast with the Howard government’s twin policies of training the Burmese military and keeping open unrestricted trade," he said in a media release.


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Myanmar protesters beaten by police

September 26, 2007 Myanmar police have beaten up to 700 protesters with batons, according to witnesses. The crowd was gathered near a pagoda in Rangoon, and included students and Buddhist monks. AFP reported that only monks were allowed to enter the pagoda, and Reuters has quoted witnesses as saying that tear gas was used to disperse the monks.

Some monks were taken away by police in trucks. This is the first time that Myanmar security forces have used violence against the protests, which are now in their ninth day. Myanmar authorities have imposed a curfew from dusk until dawn, and have also banned public gatherings of more than five people. Troops and riot police have begun taking positions near monasteries, opposition party headquarters, and the house of pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi.

Comedian Zaganar was arrested at his home overnight. He has previously spoken publicly in support of the protests.

The Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Alexander Downer, announced earlier today that the Australian government is following events in Myanmar closely, and urged the Myanmar government to show restraint. He also called for the respect of "the legitimate right of Myanmar citizens to peaceful protest."

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Protest in Melbourne against WorkChoices

September 26, 2007

Up to 20,000 people have protested against the Australian governments industrial relations legislation (WorkChoices in central Melbourne today. Protestors, including children wearing hardhats and holding anti-Work Choices signs, blocked traffic for up to two hours.

Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Brian Boyd linked the WorkChoices legislation to the upcoming election. “The key thing we have to do is make sure that John Howard is not re-elected, that is our number one task over the next coming weeks and months," he said.

"As the workers' kids leave school, they're getting ripped off straight away by AWA (Australian Workplace Agreement) individual contracts - that's what we've found out over the last 12 months," Mr Boyd added.

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Torrent tracker Demonoid.com down, possibly shut by Canadian Recording Industry Association

September 26, 2007

Unconfirmed reports are claiming that Demonoid, a popular semi-private torrent tracker, has been shut down by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). If true, this would be the latest in many shutdowns of peer-to-peer websites by anti-piracy groups. Earlier this week, trackers Torrentbox, isoHunt, and Podtropolis were disabled for visitors in the United States due to a lawsuit by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).

Demonoid is one of the largest torrent trackers on the internet, second only to The Pirate Bay, and tracks over a million torrent files. The site has recently moved its servers from the Netherlands to Canada in June after a Dutch piracy group BREIN subpoenaed Demonoid's ISP, demanding that the site be taken offline.

The site founder and administrator Deimos has not commented yet regarding the shutdown. Both the tracker and the website are inaccessible as of September 26 at 0700 UTC.

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Microsoft launches Xbox360 Game "Halo 3" World-wide

September 26, 2007 Microsoft Global announced that Xbox 360 first-person shooter Halo 3 launched world-wide during September 25 to 27. This launch of Halo 3 focuses on strategy, shooting, co-operating, and global linking between different languages.

In the United States, more than 10,000 retailers opened their stores at midnight on September 25. They provided a Halo 3 painted car as a grand prize. Gamers lined up for hours in excitement for the long awaited game to come out.

Shane Kim (Director of Microsoft Games Studio) awarded the first gamer who lined up for the launch at the Best Buy store in New York City, taking pictures with Jim Cush who dressed as "Master Chief", and remarked that other 37 countries will play this game with different languages except English, with the sales of 10 million game copies.

In Taiwan, after Microsoft's local division separately invited Taiwanese Band "Mayday" last Sunday (September 16) and SBL Yulon Dinosaur Team Players (Hsueh-lin Li and Chih-chung Chen) 4 days ago (September 22) at the "Halo 3 Pre-launch Carnival" in Taiwan, the company invited famous model Ruru Lin from Catwalk Co., Ltd. for the launch, and held a friendship match with 4 players who lined up from first place to fourth place.

Meanwhile, Microsoft Hong Kong held a "Halo 3: Ultimate Collection Exhibition" launch activity to show the Halo series figures, posters, game packs, and history. The first Chinese version of "Halo 3: Midnight Ultimate Madness" was published prior to Taiwan's and USA's release, at the Grand Century Place in Mong Kok, Kowloon in Hong Kong.


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Copyedit form Chinese version, and write with official news release from HK and USA, in Taiwan, 18 Design didn't give any news release. I wrote a comment here and criticize this behavior on this launch in Taiwan. They're surely "NOT" polite. Brock contact... 11:58, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Language cleanup needed
It's obvious that this is a translation. The language needs a cleanup - should I try my language skills at that? --Gwyndon 14:41, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
 * Never mind, welcome. You can do some copy-editing, because I just brought some information on this. Brock contact... 13:32, 27 September 2007 (UTC)


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Burmese regime
Apart from the fact we should be consistent and call the place Myanmar you have to bear in mind that it is *really* bad if the monks are protesting. --Brian McNeil / talk 12:05, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

So when do we get free speech?
As far as I know, these have been peaceful protests. I'm sick and tired of people trying to have an opinion and getting beat for it! If there where some people actually causing harm then I would understand but seriously people! How are we supposed to excersise free speech in a world where opinions get beat down, literally! This behaviour disgusts me.


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Suzanne Fortin, Nepean-Carleton

September 26, 2007 Suzanne Fortin is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Nepean-Carleton riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed her regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * I decided to run because I like to tackle problems when I see them, and not sit on the sidelines. I like to take the initiative to contribute to my community.

 * Nepean-Carleton needs a candidate to represent fiscal and social conservatism and I wanted to give voters the chance to express their support for those views.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''
 * I was involved in the federal NDP youth caucus when I was in college, as well as the provincial Liberals in Quebec (I lived in Quebec City at the time). I also volunteered for the Conservative Party in the last federal election.

 * I think my background in customer service is an asset. When I was in the paid labour force (I am now a stay-at-home mom) I was a very conscientious employee, always trying to give good service and finding ways to do my job better. I had a lot of initiative and good problem-solving skills. I’m not the kind of person who just does a job for the sake of a paycheque. I find that boring. I think that this attitude will make me attentive to my constituents’ concerns.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why?'''
 * I believe that the Progressive Conservative party is the biggest challenger because they do attract social conservatives who want to fend off the election of a Liberal government. The social conservative voters cling to the hope that if the PC’s don’t actually implement social conservative policies, they’ll at least forestall a further slide into social breakdown. It’s a natural reaction in our First-Past-the-Post System, where voters tend to vote according to the perceived leader and not according to what they really want. Unfortunately, the PC’s just about never deliver on social conservatism, and their fiscal conservatism isn’t very strong this time around.

What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?
 * Aside from the personal qualities mentioned above, I think my commitment to fiscal and social policies makes my candidacy most attractive.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''
 * Nepean-Carleton is a very family-oriented riding, so the important issues revolve around education, taxes and healthcare.

 * On the education front, the Family Coalition Party recognizes the parents as those primarily responsible for the education of their children. We therefore propose a voucher system, where parents receive a voucher for each child and use it to fund the school of their choice, whether public or private, religious or not. This system would stimulate competition between schools and allow for greater local initiative, as there would be a greater opportunity for private individuals to start schools and fill needs without having to go through the public system.

 * With respect to taxes: we propose that the personal and spousal exemption be raised to $14 000 a year. We also think that there should be tax credits for each child in a family. We promote fiscal restraint so that we can keep down the tax burden.

 * On Healthcare: We propose a greater involvement of the private sector, while implementing a system of medical savings accounts. This system would be paid by the government, but insurance coverage would be provided by a private insurance company. The account would consist of CA$2000 for each resident, paid by the government. Whatever part of this account the individual does not use during the year will be rolled into an RRSP to help fund a retirement pension. If treatments cost more than $2000 a year for an individual, the insurance company covers those payments. The patient would not have to spend any of his own money, but he would have an incentive to not use the system, and the money that is not spent would be invested. The insurance company would have an incentive to keep down costs. Hospitals would finance themselves through services rendered. If the patient chooses, he can purchase his own private insurance.

 * I would say that my three top issues are not entirely the same. Personally, I believe that the most urgent issue is the absence of legal protection for unborn children, and the fact that our tax dollars go towards paying for abortions. Most people favour de-funding abortion, because they recognize that scarce healthcare dollars should go towards treating injury and disease, so I don’t think this is very controversial.

 * This top issue of mine is interrelated with my other two top issues, as well as taxation that I mentioned above. They are democratic reform and eliminating excessive bureaucracy. Eliminating bureaucracy means less government and fewer taxes. That way, families can rely on themselves and not have the government tell them how to spend their money. In this way they are somewhat interrelated.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * I would say de-fund abortion and review government spending and departments to find savings and cut taxes.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * No, because the jump in property taxes has not been accompanied by an increase in services. The downloading of social services had a very negative impact on municipal finances and they have difficulty in balancing their budgets. Municipal taxes should not go to pay for services that are of provincial jurisdiction. The system has been especially unfair to rural citizens whose cities were forcefully merged without their consent.

 * As an aside, my party favours eliminating the school portion on property taxes, as it is an unfair system.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?
 * The province should create a favourable business climate by paying off the debt and eliminating unnecessary government bodies, or merging others, which in turn would lead to lower taxes and more incentive to do business in Ontario.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * I strongly support MMP as it would lead to a legislature that reflects the wishes of the people of Ontario. One of the reasons why Ontarians don’t get the government they want is that the First-Past-the-Post system provides an incentive to vote for or against the perceived front-runner, but essentially penalizes voting for a smaller party because it gives the impression of wasting one’s vote if the candidate does not win. MMP allows people greater choice in that sense—you do not have to vote for the first- or second-place party for your vote to count.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * Given the fact that I work for a small party, it’s very beneficial. Voters can now have easier access to our candidates and we, as a party, can create more visibility. I operate SoConBlogs.com, which is an aggregator of blogs that support the Family Coalition Party. This has helped raise the party’s presence, especially in the blogosphere, where many politically savvy people get their information and exchange views. Facebook has also been very useful in helping me find supporters and people willing to help out with the party.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?'''
 * I really had to jog my memory on this one. I would say the referendum to allow a vote on MMP.

 * I think the same-sex marriage law. It does not take into account the function of marriage in a society and the interests of the child. The state has no interest in marriage unless it’s about the rearing of children, i.e. future citizens. Formalizing relationships that cannot result in more children (born naturally or adopted), or which deny children a parent of one sex is not in the interest of the common good. Gender is not something that is accidental or human-made. It is part and parcel of human identity, and ignoring the realities of gender and childrearing will only lead to more social upheaval.

 * I also think the health premium was very negative as it to the tax burden of working families, and Dalton McGuinty had promised not to raise them. He could have found savings by reviewing spending in other departments, but he didn’t have the courage to do that.


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Talk:Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Suzanne Fortin, Nepean-Carleton

Raw interview
Hi. This is Suzanne Fortin, the Family Coalition Party candidate in Nepean-Carleton. Here are my answers to your questionnaire.

Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?

I decided to run because I like to tackle problems when I see them, and not sit one the sidelines. I like to take the initiative to contribute to my community.

Why did you choose to run in this constituency?

Nepean-Carleton needs a candidate to represent fiscal and social conservatism and I wanted to give voters the chance to express their support for those views.

What prior political experience do you have?

I was involved in the federal NDP youth caucus when I was in college, as well as the provincial Liberals in Quebec (I lived in Quebec City at the time). I also volunteered for the Conservative Party in the last federal election.

What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?

I think my background in customer service is an asset. When I was in the paid labour force (I am now a stay-at-home mom) I was a very conscientious employee, always trying to give good service and finding ways to do my job better. I had a lot of initiative and good problem-solving skills. I’m not the kind of person who just does a job for the sake of a paycheque. I find that boring. I think that this attitude will make me attentive to my constituents’ concerns.

Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why?

I believe that the Progressive Conservative party is the biggest challenger because they do attract social conservatives who want to fend off the election of a Liberal government. The social conservative voters cling to the hope that if the PC’s don’t actually implement social conservative policies, they’ll at least forestall a further slide into social breakdown. It’s a natural reaction in our First-Past-the-Post System, where voters tend to vote according to the perceived leader and not according to what they really want. Unfortunately, the PC’s just about never deliver on social conservatism, and their fiscal conservatism isn’t very strong this time around.

What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?

Aside from the personal qualities mentioned above, I think my commitment to fiscal and social policies makes my candidacy most attractive.

What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?

Nepean-Carleton is a very family-oriented riding, so the important issues revolve around education, taxes and healthcare.

On the education front, the Family Coalition Party recognizes the parents as those primarily responsible for the education of their children. We therefore propose a voucher system, where parents receive a voucher for each child and use it to fund the school of their choice, whether public or private, religious or not. This system would stimulate competition between schools and allow for greater local initiative, as there would be a greater opportunity for private individuals to start schools and fill needs without having to go through the public system.

With respect to taxes: we propose that the personal and spousal exemption be raised to $14 000 a year. We also think that there should be tax credits for each child in a family. We promote fiscal restraint so that we can keep down the tax burden.

On Healthcare: We propose a greater involvement of the private sector, while implementing a system of medical savings accounts. This system would be paid by the government, but insurance coverage would be provided by a private insurance company. The account would consist of $2000 for each resident, paid by the government. Whatever part of this account the individual does not use during the year will be rolled into an RRSP to help fund a retirement pension. If treatments cost more than $2000 a year for an individual, the insurance company covers those payments. The patient would not have to spend any of his own money, but he would have an incentive to not use the system, and the money that is not spent would be invested. The insurance company would have an incentive to keep down costs. Hospitals would finance themselves through services rendered. If the patient chooses, he can purchase his own private insurance.

I would say that my three top issues are not entirely the same. Personally, I believe that the most urgent issue is the absence of legal protection for unborn children, and the fact that our tax dollars go towards paying for abortions. Most people favour de-funding abortion, because they recognize that scarce healthcare dollars should go towards treating injury and disease, so I don’t think this is very controversial.

This top issue of mine is interrelated with my other two top issues, as well as taxation that I mentioned above. They are democratic reform and eliminating excessive bureaucracy. Eliminating bureaucracy means less government and fewer taxes. That way, families can rely on themselves and not have the government tell them how to spend their money. In this way they are somewhat interrelated.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?

I would say de-fund abortion and review government spending and departments to find savings and cut taxes.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?

No, because the jump in property taxes has not been accompanied by an increase in services. The downloading of social services had a very negative impact on municipal finances and they have difficulty in balancing their budgets. Municipal taxes should not go to pay for services that are of provincial jurisdiction. The system has been especially unfair to rural citizens whose cities were forcefully merged without their consent.

As an aside, my party favours eliminating the school portion on property taxes, as it is an unfair system.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?

The province should create a favourable business climate by paying off the debt and eliminating unnecessary government bodies, or merging others, which in turn would lead to lower taxes and more incentive to do business in Ontario.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?

I strongly support MMP as it would lead to a legislature that reflects the wishes of the people of Ontario. One of the reasons why Ontarians don’t get the government they want is that the First-Past-the-Post system provides an incentive to vote for or against the perceived front-runner, but essentially penalizes voting for a smaller party because it gives the impression of wasting one’s vote if the candidate does not win. MMP allows people greater choice in that sense—you do not have to vote for the first- or second-place party for your vote to count.

What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?

Given the fact that I work for a small party, it’s very beneficial. Voters can now have easier access to our candidates and we, as a party, can create more visibility. I operate SoConBlogs.com, which is an aggregator of blogs that support the Family Coalition Party. This has helped raise the party’s presence, especially in the blogosphere, where many politically savvy people get their information and exchange views. Facebook has also been very useful in helping me find supporters and people willing to help out with the party.

Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your  electoral district? To the province as a whole?

I really had to job my memory on this one. I would say the referendum to allow a vote on MMP.

Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your riding? To the province as a whole?

I think the same-sex marriage law. It does not take into account the function of marriage in a society and the interests of the child. The state has no interest in marriage unless it’s about the rearing of children, i.e. future citizens. Formalizing relationships that cannot result in more children (born naturally or adopted), or which deny children a parent of one sex is not in the interest of the common good. Gender is not something that is accidental or human-made. It is part and parcel of human identity, and ignoring the realities of gender and childrearing will only lead to more social upheaval.

I also think the health premium was very negative as it to the tax burden of working families, and Dalton McGuinty had promised not to raise them. He could have found savings by reviewing spending in other departments, but he didn’t have the courage to do that.


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Boy survives flight in wheel well of Boeing 737

September 26, 2007 A Russian teenager has accomplished an unprecedented feat in the history of world aviation. He flew a distance of 1,300 kilometres in a wheel well of a Boeing 737 and lived. The fifteen year old Andrey Scherbakov spent two hours in the wheel well of the airplane at extreme temperature of −50° centigrade. The rear wheels do not go all the way into the plane; the wheel merely retracts into an opening and remains exposed. The boy managed to bypass security at the Perm city airport to hide in the plane as it took off. Airport workers found the boy after the plane had landed at Moscow. He had collapsed on the tarmac.

The boy was delivered to the hospital by the airport staff and is said to be in a critical condition. His arms and legs were so severely frozen and swollen that the rescuers were not able to remove his coat and shoes. There is a probability that his hands may have to be amputated. However, according to the medical staff at the hospital, it is nothing short of a miracle that the boy survived the ordeal. The Boeing 737 has a cruising speed of 900 kilometres per hour and was flying constantly at an altitude of 10,000 metres for two hours. As a result, the boy suffered severe frostbite in both of his hands. Doctors in Ural city would have to remove his fingertips, which contracted gangrene after they had frozen, but they were committed to do everything within their power to stop it from spreading.

When Scherbakov finally came to his senses, he told the police that he had run away from his family so as to escape his alcoholic father. He said that he was wandering around the territory of the airport and noticed a hole in the fence. He fell asleep during his examination of the stowaway of the plane. He woke up when the plane was already flying. It is curious how the inspection staff and the technicians found nothing on their inspection of the aircraft just before the flight. The boy claims that he fainted soon after and came around only when the plane had landed in Moscow after traveling hundreds of kilometres from Perm.

The airport did not confirm the report. However, Moscow's air and water transport control department said that the claim was true. A department spokesperson said that the incident happened on Friday, and the boy's parents were immediately informed and flew into the capital on the same day.

Stowaways in wheel wells risk freezing to death after take-off or being crushed when the wheels retract. This year, a body was found in the wheel well of a jet in San Francisco after a flight from Shanghai and another body was found in Atlanta after a flight from Dakar, Senegal.


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Bill McMaster, Lambton—Kent—Middlesex

September 26, 2007 Bill McMaster is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Lambton—Kent—Middlesex riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?
 * Partly because I have always been interested in to politics of the country, and because I do not believe in the Progressive Conservatives School funding program. I felt that as a conservative, I could not support it. The Family Coalition Party best represents my political views at this time.

Why did you choose to run in this constituency?
 * I live in the riding.

What prior political experience do you have?
 * Limited. Church politics, local hockey politics

What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?
 * I am not afraid to ask the hard questions or challenge a position even if it causes controversy

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why?
 * The conservative or the liberal. The conservative because he IS one of the good guys, although he has to follow the agenda of the leader, and the liberal because she is the incumbent.

What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?
 * I am the only candidate willing to speak openly against abortion and the marriage issues.

What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding?
 * Health care, education, and farming.

Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you?
 * Yes.

What would you do to address these issues?
 * The Family Coalition Party has a platform for Health and Education. Has started a platform for farming, but believes that farmers voices are needed, not just politicos.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * Cut taxes.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * No.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?
 * Cut taxes across the board and put more money in peoples pockets.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * I'm unsure, but leaning toward no, only for the reason that I believe there are better ways than the one proposed.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * I have a lot of support from www.freedominion.com, a site of principled conservatism. Other candidates for the party are also members there, and the owner is running for the Freedom Party.

 * The other sites are helpful as far as finding out information, but freedominion is still by far the best source of information, and you are required to provide proof of what you post.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?'''
 * Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?

 * I don’t know if any were beneficial, I know the health care tax and the largest tax increase in Ontario’s history was certainly detrimental as it hurt the auto sector in this area. Schools have been closed, and hospitals have cut essential staff but created more management.

 * As far as anything coming from the liberal camp, I don’t see much in the way of benefits.


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Talk:Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Bill McMaster, Lambton—Kent—Middlesex

Raw interview
Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?

Part A—Partly because I have always been interested in to politics of the country, and because I do not believe in the Progressive Conservatives School funding program. I felt that as a conservative, I could not support it. The Family Coalition Party best represents my political views at this time.

Part B—I live in the riding

What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?

Part A—Limited. Church politics, local hockey politics

Part B—I am not afraid to ask the hard questions or challenge a position even if it causes controversy

Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why? What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?

Part A—The conservative or the liberal. The conservative because he IS one of the good guys, although he has to follow the agenda of the leader, and the liberal because she is the incumbent.

Part B—I am the only candidate willing to speak openly against abortion and the marriage issues.

What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?

Part A—Health care, Education, Farming

Part B—Yes

Part C—The Family Coalition Party has a platform for Health and Education. Has started a platform for farming, but believes that farmers voices are needed, not just politicos.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?

Cut Taxes

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?

No

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?

Cut Taxes across the board and put more money in peoples pockets.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?

I’m unsure, but leaning toward no, only for the reason that I believe there are better ways than the one proposed.

What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?

Part A—I have a lot of support from www.freedominion.com, a site of principled conservatism. Other candidates for the party are also members there, and the owner is running for the Freedom Party.

The other sites are helpful as far as finding out information, but freedominion is still by far the best souce of information, and you are required to provide proof of what you post.

Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?

I don’t know if any were beneficial, I know the health care tax and the largest tax increase in Ontario’s history was certainly detrimental as it hurt the auto sector in this area. Schools have been closed, and hospitals have cut essential staff but created more management. As far as anything coming from the liberal camp, I don’t see much in the way of benefits


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Mark Morin, Chatham—Kent—Essex

September 26, 2007 Mark Morin is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Chatham—Kent—Essex riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

He did not reply to the questions "Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why?" and "Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?" Some spelling corrections have been made.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * I have been conflicted in past elections because there were no candidates I could vote for with a clear conscience.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''
 * I have been an elected committee person for the Canadian Security Union and an appointed Rep for the CAW. I am experienced in responding to the concerns of those I represent.

What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?
 * My best asset is that I am not a modern day politician. I believe in saying straight out where I stand on the issues. I believe in truth as opposed to the moral relativism that is so prevalent today.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''
 * Education
 * Economy
 * Agriculture and industry

 * I would add fighting to end the tragedy of abortion and providing women with choices they can live with when facing an unexpected pregnancy.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * Ending legalized abortion.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * No.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?
 * Providing incentives to businesses to create jobs and encouraging the feds to reintroduce good legislation like the Autopact. We are reaping the rewards of bad agreements like FTAA and NAFTA. Capital is flowing out of Canada to countries with cheap labour and poor conditions for workers. In return we get substandard products like antifreeze flavoured toothpaste.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * In favour.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * Any medium that makes our message more accessible is very positive. I am excited by the potential to reach more youth by these means.


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Talk:Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Mark Morin, Chatham—Kent—Essex

Thank you for your interest in my campaign. Mark Morin Family Coalition Party Chatham Kent Essex

Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency? I have been conflicted in past elections because there were no candidates I could vote for with a clear conscience.

What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held? I have been an elected committeeperson for the Canadian Security Union and an appointed Rep for the CAW. I am experienced in responding to the concerns of those I represent.

Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why?

What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding? My best asset is that I am not a modern day politician. I believe in saying straight out where I stand on the issues. I believe in truth as opposed to the moral reletivism that is so prevalent today.

What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues? Education Economy Agriculture and industry

I would add fighting to end the tradgedy of abortion and providing women with choices they can live with when facing an unexpected pregnancy.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly? Ending legalized abortion

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality? No.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation? Providing incentives to businesses to create jobs and encouraging the feds to reintroduce good legislation like the Autopact. We are reaping the rewards of bad agreements like FTAA and NAFTA. Capital is flowing out of Canada to countries with cheap labour and poor conditions for workers. In return we get substandard products like antifreeze flavoured toothpaste.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum? In favour

What role, if any, does "new media" play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge? Any medium that makes our message more accessable is very positive. I am excited by the potential to reach more youth by these means.

Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Blaise Thompson, St. Paul's

September 26, 2007 Blaise Thompson is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the St. Paul's riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * "We all want to vote for the best man, but he's never a candidate!"

 * I entered politics because you don't stand by when your mother is being attacked.

 * I chose to run in this constituency because I live here and generations of my family have lived here.

 * This is as good a place as any to make a stand. If not here, where? If not now, when?

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''
 * I have no prior political experience and I'm nobody's corporate whore.

 * I'm bringing the same skills to office that a passenger in a car brings to a driver who is heading for a wall.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why? What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?'''

 * The big parties have money and money can buy votes.

 * As the Family Coalition Party candidate, I represent both past and future Ontarians, which is the best way to represent current Ontarians. Our population pyramid is no longer in the shape of a pyramid; it's in the shape of a hand-grenade. (Link)

 * If the anti-life, anti-family policies of the other parties continue to be applied, our infrastructure, way of life, and society itself will be crippled. The other parties have responded to the coming demographic tsunami by drawing the curtains. They have, in effect, disqualified themselves.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''
 * Housing, health care, and school funding are the top issues to voters in my riding.

 * The greater includes the lesser. As I say, if we do not address the fact that we are killing our future then the other issues will not signify. The best way to ensure a healthy economy is to promote a healthy society that can sustain itself. If this is not done, we are just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * The first order of business is to end the assault on the unborn and on the family. We must promote a Culture of Life or head into a demographic winter.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * The question betrays a certain confusion of mind. The game of hot potato between the Province and the Cities is a smokescreen for a much more serious issue.

 * Our province, and indeed our country, is heading for the retaining wall of reality. If present trends continue, our shrinking tax base will be unable to sustain even present levels of service, not to mention the greatly increased demands caused by the Boomer Generation retiring. No one's math is creative enough to disguise that fact, hence the slight air of unreality (and desperation) in all of these fiscal discussions.

 * Health care currently accounts for 46% of the Ontario budget. This percentage is bound to increase as more and more people retire, yet fewer and fewer people are taking their place in the work force. At this rate, the present system cannot be sustained. It is beyond the realm of sanity to suggest otherwise.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?
 * The best way to ensure a healthy economy is to promote a healthy society that can sustain itself, so the province can lead the way in stimulating job creation by promoting Life and the Family. If this is not done, all measures will fail.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * It's red herring time again.

 * Any system presupposes a moral people (just ask a bank manager). To MMP or not to MMP, that is not the question: Ontarians must choose between the present culture of death and a Culture of Life. A change of method without a change of heart will be an exercise in futility.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * Any system that favours the status quo by definition favours the incumbent. I have been shut out of every face-to-face debate (which the old-boy network still controls), whereas the Net tends to reroute around obstacles. It definitely has levelled the playing field for the little guy.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?'''
 * The least beneficial decision made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly was to ignore the fact that they are literally bleeding us white.

 * The most beneficial decision was to call an election so they can be tossed out.


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Talk:Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Blaise Thompson, St. Paul's

RAW INTERVIEW
Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?

“We all want to vote for the best man, but he’s never a candidate!”

I entered politics because you don’t stand by when your mother is being attacked.

I chose to run in this constituency because I live here and generations of my family have lived here.

This is as good a place as any to make a stand. If not here, where? If not now, when?

What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?

I have no prior political experience and I’m nobody’s corporate whore.

I’m bringing the same skills to office that a passenger in a car brings to a driver who is heading for a wall.

Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why? What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?

The big parties have money and money can buy votes.

As the Family Coalition Party candidate, I represent both past and future Ontarians, which is the best way to represent current Ontarians. Our population pyramid is no longer in the shape of a pyramid; it’s in the shape of a hand-grenade:

http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/analysis/agesex/charts/chart7.htm

If the anti-life, anti-family policies of the other parties continue to be applied, our infrastructure, way of life, and society itself will be crippled. The other parties have responded to the coming demographic tsunami by drawing the curtains. They have, in effect, disqualified themselves.

What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?

Housing, health care, and school funding are the top issues to voters in my riding.

The greater includes the lesser. As I say, if we do not address the fact that we are killing our future then the other issues will not signify. The best way to ensure a healthy economy is to promote a healthy society that can sustain itself. If this is not done, we are just rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?

The first order of business is to end the assault on the unborn and on the family. We must promote a Culture of Life or head into a demographic winter.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?

The question betrays a certain confusion of mind. The game of hot potato between the Province and the Cities is a smokescreen for a much more serious issue.

Our province, and indeed our country, is heading for the retaining wall of reality. If present trends continue, our shrinking tax base will be unable to sustain even present levels of service, not to mention the greatly increased demands caused by the Boomer Generation retiring. No one's math is creative enough to disguise that fact, hence the slight air of unreality (and desperation) in all of these fiscal discussions.

Health care currently accounts for 46% of the Ontario budget. This percentage is bound to increase as more and more people retire, yet fewer and fewer people are taking their place in the work force. At this rate, the present system cannot be sustained. It is beyond the realm of sanity to suggest otherwise.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?

The best way to ensure a healthy economy is to promote a healthy society that can sustain itself, so the province can lead the way in stimulating job creation by promoting Life and the Family. If this is not done, all measures will fail.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?

It’s red herring time again.

Any system presupposes a moral people (just ask a bank manager). To MMP or not to MMP, that is not the question: Ontarians must choose between the present culture of death and a Culture of Life. A change of method without a change of heart will be an exercise in futility.

What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?

Any system that favours the status quo by definition favours the incumbent. I have been shut out of every face-to-face debate (which the old-boy network still controls), whereas the Net tends to reroute around obstacles. It definitely has levelled the playing field for the little guy.

Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?

The least beneficial decision made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly was to ignore the fact that they are literally bleeding us white.

The most beneficial decision was to call an election so they can be tossed out.


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Comments:Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Blaise Thompson, St. Paul's

Some pretty interesting answers... "Our population pyramid is no longer in the shape of a pyramid; it's in the shape of a hand-grenade." LOL. That is the funniest answer I've ever read.  —Fellow Wiki  Newsie 16:52, 26 September 2007 (UTC)


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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Progressive Conservative candidate Penny Lucas, Kenora—Rainy River

September 26, 2007 Penny Lucas is running for the Progressive Conservative in the Ontario provincial election, in the Kenora-Rainy River riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed regarding her values, her experience, and her campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''

 * I have always been interested in politics. I remember as a kid, sitting around the table with my family and discussing the issues. As an adult I have always been involved in my community. I am currently an elected representative on the Kenora District Services Board – Vice-Chair and I am also Vice-Chair of the District of Kenora Homes for the Aged Board of Governance. You can find all the other things I have been involved in by checking out my Resume on my web site at www.pennylucas.com

 * I have chosen to run in Kenora-Rainy River because this is where I live and have lived all my life.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''

 * I am past-president of Reform, Canadian Alliance and Conservative riding associations. I have been a Volunteer Area Coordinator for the 10 Northern Ontario Ridings. I have been Campaign Manager and co-campaign manager in a number of elections.

 * I have been Chair, President and founder of a number of organizations.

 * I can bring communication and people skills to the office. I am an organizer and a worker.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why? What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?'''

 * Having the Leader of the NDP as my opponent is a daunting challenge. His organization will be trying very hard to ensure that he doesn’t loose his seat.

 * However, I am the most desirable candidate because I will be sitting at the table of the next governing party – not on the outside looking in.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''

 * Jobs and in particular, jobs lost over the last few years in the forestry sector.

 * Health care – the shortage of professional health care workers and the difficulties in getting timely treatments.

 * The decaying infrastructure – the deplorable and dangerous condition of our highways.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * Provide funding for long term care homes for the aged to hire nurses and personal support workers.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * In my riding I have a number of taxation levels, depending on the community in which you live or whether you live somewhere in the large unincorporated area of the riding. Some people pay all kinds of taxes and some people pay hardly any taxes. Some people receive all kinds of municipal services and some people receive nothing.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?
 * By fostering a business friendly climate.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * Personally, I think it will just be more confusing. A lot of people already think their votes count for nothing – they are really going to be disappointed if we change the system to a partial proportional representation.

'''What role, if any, does "new media" play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * I'm all for technology. I think it allows us to reach more people than ever before. I have a website and I'm in Facebook. Technology also allows us to feel more included in the rest of society – especially to those of us in isolated communities.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?'''
 * I can't think of anything that the Liberals did that was beneficial to me, my riding or the province. They did nothing to lower the cost of electricity in Northwestern Ontario. They did nothing to help Municipal governments repair their aging infrastructure. They did nothing to alleviate taxes paid by businesses or to boost investment in my communities. They did nothing to bring jobs into my riding. They talked the talk, but they didn’t walk the walk. They did nothing!!!!!! And then, just before the writ was dropped, they started handing out my hard earned tax dollars left, right and centre with no thought as to where they were going to get it from – my pocket.


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Comments:Torrent tracker Demonoid.com down, possibly shut by Canadian Recording Industry Association

This is a sad, sad day for pirates everywhere. Down with the CRIA!

If a Canadian "non-profit" outfit ordered the shutdown, will demonoid move to another country? Why isn't demonoid safe in Canada from laws of the United States? It seems decisions are being made without the consent of the people. For instance the separation of Quebec... sure it was going to happen eventually, but after so long of 50/50 votes, why was it 98% yes? MP members resigned over this. Also, Harper lowered taxes (for part of Canada) on July 1st, 2006, without anyone knowing. Did Quebec get reduced taxes? NOPE, didnt think so, and they're sure not gonna get it now that they've "separated." Or, what were the terms of the separation exactly? This, like the unionizing the laws of our continent, seems to be going over our heads. please, speak out.

Where are the Canadian laws that protects demonoid?!?! please, speak out.

As of 23:19 GMT wednesday 26 september 2007 this is a completely unconfirmed statement. Demonoid is down due to unknown circumstances.

Hey, It was a nice site and private for awhile...I think when they started allowing NFL games to download was a big mistake....but I hope they can rebound soon...al

"... isn't demonoid safe in Canada from laws of the United States? It seems decisions are being made without the consent of the people. For instance the separation of Quebec... sure it was going to happen eventually, but after so long of 50/50 votes, why was it 98% yes? MP members resigned over this. Also, Harper lowered taxes (for part of Canada) on July 1st, 2006, without anyone knowing. Did Quebec get reduced taxes? NOPE, didnt think so, and they're sure not gonna get it now that they've "separated"..."

- What the hell are you talking about? #1 Quebec didn't seperate. #2 US has no jurisdiction here. #3 Harper lowered GST - Government Sales Tax, which, when lowered, affects ALL provinces and territories.

Is there anything about your post that isn't a lie? I don't see anything.

Grey maket hosting
Online casinos get hosting on the Mohak reserves because it's a grey area of legislation and the main land location makes infrastructures much cheaper than Sea Land and others. Torrent trackers can always move there if the have too much legal problems else where. This is far from the end.

Real reason for Demonoid being down
Actually one of the Mods was cooking a steak on top of the server, and unfortunately the fat from the steak caused a short in the circuits. Those of us over in the Noid who know this Mod of old and well he's not the brightest bulb in the lamp

Demonoid was never private.

10/01/07: A new message has been posted on Demonoid assuring us that it is just mmaintenance "The latest changes to the site are giving us some problems - We'll be back soon"

 * "We received a letter from a lawyer represeting the CRIA, they were threatening with legal action and we need to start blocking Canadian traffic because of this."

 * "Thanks for your understanding, and sorry for any inconvenience."

(from their homepage http://www.demonoid.com/) —Zachary talk 20:13, 6 October 2007 (UTC)


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Comments:Boy survives flight in wheel well of Boeing 737

lazy mechanics
--195.229.241.187 14:09, 27 September 2007 (UTC)--195.229.241.187 14:09, 27 September 2007 (UTC)--195.229.241.187 14:09, 27 September 2007 (UTC)--195.229.241.187 14:09, 27 September 2007 (UTC)        The incident has to be blamed solely on the duty maint personal.Their job is to do a pre dep walk around.Am sure the lazy dude must have taken it for granted "All OK" for departure. This was total negligence has to be delt with by the airline. Hope the boy will get well by the Grace of HIS almighty>
 * He won't get well. He's already lost fingertips to gangrene and may lose his hands altogether. --Brian McNeil / talk 18:31, 27 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I stabbed myself, this incident has to be blamed solely on the knife manufacturers. Fephisto 15:13, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

poor analogy, IMO, if it the responsibility of these maint. personnel to inspect there, clearly they didn't do their job. if a boy can find his way in there, afterall, might not a bomb, or other obstruction?—Imind 21:08, 9 November 2007 (UTC)

Oh my
Oh my. How? Sahmeditor 18:25, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

Poor kid
I really feel sorry for him, but wasn't that a bit drastic to illegally board a plane? Mutton333 21:38, 16 October 2007 (UTC)

Just a Stowaway
For some reason this article and another about the 50 year old chinese man stirred me to write this.

Just a stowaway sitting in a wheel well free riding the high life mental frostbite

Just a body found the next day smashed and frozen stowaway going home? or running from it? Lack of income is the culprit

Little China man, little Russian boy One died, one survived Both unloved Unidentified

Both just stowaways who made the news for flying in a wheel well they did not choose

Plane didn't crash, they didn't pay Yet they lost themselves Poor stowaway

Ambarmuffins 07:50, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Boy in Wheel Well of a 737.
This story is incredible. I work with Boeing 737’s at work and it is quite possible, although not comfortable, to squeeze into the wheel well of this jet. The wheel well actually extends the entire width of the fuselage so there is a nice large “gap” in the middle between the two wheels. What amazes me is how he survived. 10,000 meters is about 32,000 ft. As a pilot, I understand that a person has only a few seconds of useful consciousness at this altitude. After these seconds, you faint. I am surprised he even had enough oxygen to survive. Everest is 29,000 ft high and above about 26,000 ft there is simply not enough oxygen to sustain life over extended periods. Besides, climbers spend weeks adjusting their bodies to high altitudes before a climb. This boy had only minutes to adjust. Basically, your body shuts down and starts to deteriorate while still alive at these altitudes. On top of it all is the -50 degree or lower temperatures whereas the boy was unconscious. This means he was no able to cuddle up or try to protect himself against the sheer cold (or wind), his body laid completely exposed to the cold air. This is absolutely amazing that he survived!


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Talk:Torrent tracker Demonoid.com down, possibly shut by Canadian Recording Industry Association

From Barney Gale:

(barney.gale edit: Listen, I know this may be regarded as vandalism, but this is a complete non-story, based off a rumour. torrentfreak just used this to fuel anti-RIAA tensions. Here are some relevant links, I don't have time to edit this story to incorperate them. The jist of it is that even the staff say this rumour is rubbish.

 * 1) http://diggdl.googlepages.com/demonoid
 * 2) http://www.thecircuitbox.com/demonoid/
 * 3) http://www.ruzster.com/forum/index.php/topic,7187.0.html

Please don't spread fud like this. I'd expect better from wikinews. Happy editing)

Title
Some genius retitled the article and left out the word "down" after shut. 72.64.165.157 21:12, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

Speculation?
This article seems to be highly speculative and thus inappropriate for Wikinews per WN:SG. --SVTCobra 00:25, 27 September 2007 (UTC)


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User talk:209.43.33.201

--Mark Talk to me 17:59, 26 September 2007 (UTC)

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Libertarian candidate Mark Scott, Toronto—Danforth

September 27, 2007 Mark Scott is running for the Libertarian in the Ontario provincial election, in the Toronto—Danforth riding. Wikinews' Nick Moreau interviewed his regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

Interview
'''Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process? Why did you choose to run in this constituency?'''
 * I have Three children who will be left with the debt of our current government mismanagement. I live in this riding and believe in the responsibility of membership and elections are the point of decision for change.

'''What prior political experience do you have? What skills and insight can you bring to office, from other non-political positions you may have held?'''
 * I have studied the Objectivist Philosophy and Personal Empowerment. I am a student of life and know that any freedom has the responsibility included.

'''Which of your competitors do you expect to pose the biggest challenge to your candidacy? Why?'''
 * I have entered this election to present myself as a Leader, the other candidates are their own challenge to prove themselves worthy of Leadership.

What makes you the most desirable of all candidates running in the riding?
 * I present an other point of view to seek change in Government Responsibility; Government is Responsible to Military, Police and Justice. Welfare of the people is the individuals responsibility. Faith is the individuals responsibility. Roads, Schools, Health, Wealth, Wisdom... individuals responsibility.

 * Government needs to do the responsible monopoly they have been elected to have.

 * The members of this province need to control the Government and hold the MPP's responsible to protect our right to own property, seek prosperity and behavior toward an other, by law.

'''What do you feel are the three most important issues to voters in your riding? Are these the same top three issues that are most important to you? What would you do to address these issues?'''

 * Repeat of previous Answer.

 * I present an other point of view to seek change in Government Responsibility; Government is Responsible to Military, Police and Justice. Welfare of the people is the individuals responsibility. Faith is the individuals responsibility. Roads, Schools, Health, Wealth, Wisdom... individuals responsibility. Government needs to do the responsible monopoly they have been elected to have.

 * The members of this province need to control the Government and hold the MPP's responsible to protect our right to own property, seek prosperity and behavior toward an other, by law.

What should be the first order of business in the 39th Legislative Assembly?
 * Reform Government responsibilities, holding a MPP accountable to their actions. A crime is a crime. To mismanage the public authorities, mis-use of funds, deception, abuse of office... the position of Office is accountable as if they were a share holder in a Corporation. Because that is the position the MPP holds.

Are the property taxes in your riding at a fair level for the amount of services received in the municipality?
 * Taxation is theft at this point in time. When our taxes are used to build anything that would be sold to private interests, that is theft of our money. I do not need a Sky Dome, Toll road Hospital Built by my taxes. I could have become a share holder in a venture to build these structures, I would have gain or lost in that venture, as share holders do. I would not have had to experience the theft of my money without recourse.

How can the province lead the way in stimulating job creation?
 * Let the free market develop itself. Create free-trade between provinces, countries, etc.

What are your views on the mixed member proportional representation (MMP) referendum?
 * The more voices heard the greater the democracy.

'''What role, if any, does “new media” play in your campaign, and the campaign of your party? (websites, blogs, Facebook, YouTube videos, etc) Do you view it as beneficial, or a challenge?'''
 * The more voices heard the greater the democracy.

'''Of the decisions made by Ontario's 38th Legislative Assembly, which was the most beneficial to your this electoral district? To the province as a whole? Which was least beneficial, or even harmful, to your this riding? To the province as a whole?'''
 * I can not speak to your question, without a specific reference to an issue.

 * My Name is Mark Scott,
 * I am your Libertarian Choice for Creative Warrior
 * in this Election and Referendum
 * A caring Force for Change   is Vital to your Future,
 * The Current Government has an Agenda of
 * Confusion and Control.
 * Confusion of the important issues and Control of your Liberty
 * Faith is a Personal Choice     Politics are a Personal Choice
 * Libertarian Policy is Personal Responsibility,
 * Personal Commitment and Personal Choice.
 * Government is only Responsible to Protect
 * our Property and Right to Prosper
 * The Prime Directive of Government  is Military,  Police, and Justice
 * Your Vote is Important,  One Vote,   Your Vote,
 * Will make a Change for Better Government
 * My name is Mark Scott,
 * I support The Libertarian Choice in Toronto-Danforth
 * In this election, Just Consider, the Force, of your Choice