Silence the Scientists: They Know Too Much

Rahman Mohamed

Scientist21[3]It’s begun. Word has leaked out. The government had them, but now scientists have them: the answers.

They have the cure to cancer. They know how to end global warming. They even know how to keep tuition low and get the Conservatives out of office.

That’s why the government has told the scientist “Shhh! Don’t say anything.” Seriously. The prime minister has silenced Dr. Who and all the other mad men and women in lab coats; they can publish their work, but they can’t talk to reporters about the secrets they’ve found.

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Canada and Mandela; Strong and Free

Strong Canadians supported Mandela’s movement for Freedom; Mandela remembered Canada and Canadians remember him today
Rahman Mohamed

On December 5, media around the world, including the BBC broadcast the death of Nelson Mandela.  His death was announced at 9:00pm local time by President Jacob Zuma.  Since then the world has been remembering Mandela, including the Great White North.

In Canada flags have been flying at half mast.

Today the Canadian delegation for Mandela’s state funeral set for December 15 landed in Johannesburg. Continue reading

Canadian Protectors and PTSD

The RCMP, Canadian military soldiers, and PTSD today
Rahman Mohamed

Today, on November 11, we remember the veterans of the past.  But we can’t forget the veterans of today, the veterans who presently serve in the military and work tirelessly to keep us safe from danger – those who work for law enforcement.  In Canada the oldest of these is the RCMP.

Today many Canadian soldiers and law enforcement officers are treated aren’t looked at with the same respect as the past.  Why?  They suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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