Pink Day is recognized nationally this week, bringing the topic of bullying top-of-mind. For a victim of bullying, the effects can be life-changing and last a lifetime.
Bullying comes in all shapes and sizes, as some individuals exert their personally-regarded power or brawn on another, “seeking to harm, intimidate or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable,” as the definition states.
I am sure everyone has been witness to this at one time or another in their own lives or anothers.
I don’t know of any school that hasn’t got a couple of them, badgering those perceived weaker, smaller, less fortunate, less popular or whatever. One of the biggest problems is that bullies very seldom stop after one attempt; the potential to recur is there, so be sure…in the light of more public awareness, someone is watching.
Power is a funny thing; it can turn a decent Dr. Jekyll into an evil alter ego Mr. Hyde. Once it rears its ugly head, there’s no stopping the devil within.
In the current federal government fiasco regarding Jody Wilson-Raybould, there seems to be more going on behind closed doors and tight lips. I think it might be another "nail in the coffin" for our perceived “high-and- mighty above-the-law” Prime Minister who probably thinks he can get away with his so-so good looks and charm. Not so quick, Justin, the same door you walked through when you became Prime Minister will also be the same door that slams your butt when you leave. In my estimation, it’s a slippery slope downward to election day when votes weigh-in the balance, tipping the scale another way because of a lack-of-trust in this government; the air-of-entitlement the Prime Minister has displayed, poor fiscal mismanagement and a lack-of-judgement on his part.
I find it rather interesting, last week’s announcement of funds designated to First Nations, a little “brown-nosing” to maybe get a few votes back.
I guess the phrase “power to the people” got thrown out the window along with its ideology; instead, the federal “powers that-be” have dragged this matter in the headlines for weeks still speculating whether Wilson-Raybould can speak her truth on the matter. The people of this country should have the option of hearing both sides of the story so an informed decision can be made. Apparently, she will have her time in the spotlight so to date of this writing, no one yet knows what "cat she will let out of the bag."
One thing I have learnt over the years, there’s nothing that is swept under the rug that won’t be revealed. When you see a political party scrambling to protect itself instead of letting the truth tell the story, trouble is a-brewing.
Another thought: If the Alberta oil reserves were in Quebec, would they receive the same regard as SNC Lavalin does or vice-versa? It is apparent that the government could care less about the loss of jobs associated with the oil industry in Western Canada but lo-and-behold that Quebec would possibly suffer from SNC Lavalin's possible demise. It's rather ironic that it seems that all the money the government gleans from the western provinces is spent mostly on Quebec, anyway. That doesn't seem fair to me and a lot of other Canadians
