September 27, 2025

The assassination of Charlie Kirk




I disagreed with Charlie Kirk over many issues such as gun controls, Gaza and Trump. But I respected his right to express his opinions. That is the nature of free speech and tolerance of differing viewpoints in a democracy.  

Kirk made provocative and extreme statements. But he defended the rights of people, even those of his political adversaries, to express their opinions.  There is a major difference between provocative words and violent actions. I join with all others who support democratic freedoms in condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk. My condolences to his wife, family and friends.  

I think we need to be very wary of jumping into the culture wars of far left or extreme right. They are often oversimplifcations that do little but promote divisions, tear at the fabric of society and undermine the common good. As a society we need to relearn how to debate issues, with a respect for the human dignity of the other, without resorting to violence. 

July 2, 2025

Diangelo: profit of race

 

Assistant Professor of Social Work, Dalhousie University takes issue with diversity training businesswoman and promoter of racial division - Robin DeAngelo.  

https://theconversation.com/amp/robin-diangelos-white-fragility-ignores-the-differences-within-whiteness-143728  

May 26, 2025

Distributism Explained

 

Distributism is being touted as the next best idea as an alternative way to do economics and politics in the 21st century. But what is Distributism? This video provides a simple and quick overview of Distributist principles.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M702i7rcUBo



March 31, 2025

The problem isn't liberalism, the problem is weakness

 


Kemi Badenoch's address to the ARC 2025 defended classical liberalism against Centralised Socialism and its control-centred philosophy. 


The assassination of Charlie Kirk

I disagreed with Charlie Kirk over many issues such as gun controls, Gaza and Trump. But I respected his right to express his opinions. That...