By Brian Low
Dressed in his military fatigues, flowing beard and stogie in his mouth, you may be surprised Fidel Castro ever practiced a profession other than Cuba’s dictator… unless you knew he was a lawyer. Man, this guy just can’t stay away from jobs where he profits from the misfortune of others.A few days ago, "el Commandant"… Continue reading Dual-purpose freedom
By Brian Low
It was Tuesday of last week that soldiers surrounded the residence of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and seized control of power in Islamabad, the capital. Pakistan’s army chief, General Pervez Musharraf, was responsible for this latest coup d’état. It is Pakistan’s fourth since its inception in 1947. And the people of Pakistan are loving… Continue reading Pakistan: better coup next time
By Brian Low
Do natives deserve special rights?That question was highlighted by the recent Supreme Court decision upholding a 1760 Mi’kmaq treaty with the British Crown. Actually the conflict and chaos that ensued highlighted it more than anything the Supreme Court could ever do. So who’s right? Who has the better case? The aboriginals exercising long-denied treaty rights… Continue reading Treaties promote inequality
By Brian Low
It took 15 minutes to read the gruesome details of the torture charges against General Augusto Pinochet in the British Court. Bowstreet Magistrate’s Court will decide whether or not the former military dictator can be extradited to Spain to face criminal charges for human rights atrocities. There are a number of legal hoops to jump… Continue reading We see your nose growing, Pinochet
By Brian Low
Even if you don’t count Victoria’s untreated sewage, there has been a lot washing up on the British Columbia coast lately. Like boatload after leaky boatload of Chinese would-be immigrants. It’s beginning to become a bit of an issue.The problem isn’t that people want to come to Canada. The leaky boats aren’t so great, but… Continue reading Do human rights stop at our border?