Monthly Archives: September 2006

Knowledge Capital of Canada needs great libraries!


UW president David Johnston in "Ten goals for the region’s success" The Record, September 22, 2006, missed an essential in making Waterloo Region the Knowledge Capital of Canada – libraries. You need great libraries to support all kinds of research and … Continue reading

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The Pope’s speech on Christianity and Islam


The Muslim world is aflame over these words (In bold) in a speech by the Pope. Here is the passage containing the inflamatory quote: "Without descending to details, such as the difference in treatment accorded to those who have the "Book" … Continue reading

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Canada in Afghanistan


I do not agree with NDP leader Jack Layton that Afghanistan “is the wrong mission for Canada.” I like to think that Canada stands for democracy and equal rights, and that is why we are in Afghanistan. We were asked … Continue reading

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