Expecting people to have a thicker skin instead of expecting better behaviour from people is part of the reason why you don’t see people lining up to get involved in politics.
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
PM Diefenbaker in 1967: "Macdonald and Cartier agreed in the British monarchical system."
"They opposed republicanism and what they called American domination."
"They decided to build a Canada here. First, foremost, and always."
"I say in this Canada, one and undivided, a Canadian I was born, a Canadian I will die."
The O’Donel Senior Girls Varsity B Team won silver in Tier I at The NLVA’s 2025 Volleyball Tournament “Volleyfest” this weekend. There were 22 teams from across the province in their division. Congratulations Ladies and Coaches! 👊🏻🏐🤩 🥈
Hello 2025 - what good have we done on this blue ball since 2000?
- notable improvement in child health due to better vaccination rates & reduced global poverty
- significant progress in renewable energy
- increased global access to information (internet & smartphones)
- advancements in medical technology (gene editing, personalized medicine)
- hugely improved batteries
- development of artificial intelligence
- 3D printing
- reusable rockets
Where to focus next?
Hall of Famer Alan Trammel, a Detroit Tigers icon, received a special champagne/beer shower from the Tigers after they clinched a spot in the Division Series.
#RepDetroit@baseballhall