I was just reading about some of the posts by Chris Reid whom just stepped down as the Tory Candidate running in "Toronto Centre". I must say that I do happen to agree with him on only one point, and that point only. He was right to criticize those on that Bus who stood by and allowed Tim McLean to die, without interceding. The most ever wise and fictional character that ever lived in my mind and heart, is Atticus Finch. In Harper Lee's book, she writes the words that come from Atticus and states that it is not right to judge someone until we have walked in their shoes. While I agree wholeheartedly with that sentiment - I must make an exception to this incident. This is also where it comes into play of why Chris Reid is in error when he states that "This is where socialism [has] gotten us folks, a castrated effeminate population.". He is wrong. For it is all forms of Government including the ruling Conservation Party (Canada) the world over - it is all those who witness acts such as this and who decide that they will not take action for reasons that are solely for self-preservation. It is all those who turn a blind eye to injustice before them, and refuse to raise a hand against their fellow man.
I will never understand how those passengers who far outnumbered the alleged suspect, could stand by and allow that man to take Tim's life.
I will never understand how the Governments the world over turn a blind eye to Genocide that is taking place in the World as I am writing this.
I will never understand why the American People allowed George Bush to twice steal the election using illegal methods, and did nothing.
I will never understand what George Bush has on the American Media that has them literally running scared from reporting the hard facts about him. Any other President in history would have been put through the wringer or perhaps impeached. Bush does not even get questioned. How is it that Bush has taken more Holiday time that any other President in history, and yet is that reported in the News?
How is it in the time of War, Bush is always laughing and reporting how great things are in the darkness of days when over 4000 American Soliders have died as a result of his falsifed information regarding Iraq?
There is so much more but I will stop now for until Bush is out of office, I doubt that anything will change.
However, my hope for mankind is that one day soon - they will realise that it does only take 1 person to make a difference.
That Stephen Harper reaps what he sows with all of his lies, and hidden agendas.
And that President Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney have to answer for what actions they have taken, and for the deaths of the innocent that they have caused. And for making millions off the War in Iraq.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Monday, September 01, 2008
The Wild and Uncivilised World of the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto now has the most mis-managed, poorly running, excuses abound of a Public Transit System that I am aware of. That more than a million people depend on each and every day. Even perhaps a decade ago, the Transit workers used to treat their Riders with respect.
Where do I begin?
Do I start with the crumbling ceilings and walls that one only has to see in their local Subway Station?
Do I start with the Ticket Collectors whom sit on their perch, get paid big money, and who shrug their shoulders when once again the token turnstile swallows your hard earned token and fails to let you through?
Do I start with the waste of money "Transit Constables" whom one never sees on an actual transit vehicle? They are either talking to the Vendors/Ticket Takers in the Station, eating outside the Sheppard Transit System, or picking on young teen-agers. Why are they not walking the subway trains at least? They certainly do not have to be on each train, but at the cost of their high salary and power, the very least they can do is walk the trains constantly changing so as to give the appearance that one never knows when to expect them.
Do I start with the waste of money Supervisors along Streetcar Routes whom I was led to believe are there to adjust the flow to make it go smoothly when in fact, I either seem them talking to one another or just sitting back making marks in their notebook, when there are Streetcars backed up along "King and Spadina" more than Seven Deep? And what is the system doing? They are hiring more to sit around and make checks in their notebooks?
Do I start with those voices who one strains to hear muffling their way through the speakers on a subway train - when you simply cannot hear them. Yet, they will not allow the drivers on the actual train to make the annoucement knowing full well you will be able to hear them clearly.
Do I start with the fact that the TTC has forgotten to treat their customers as such, and seems to think that the customer should treat the TTC with utmost respect. Starting treating your passengers as such, and you will be amazed at the difference.
Do I start with the horrible rush hour service? Considering I am awaiting sometimes more than 45 minutes for a Bus during Rush Hour, and see empty buses drive by my stop. Yet, I know that there will be no punishment to the driver, because their Union gives them an excuse not to do their job.
The Toronto Transit System needs to be overhauled. Their Union needs to be reined in, and they need to be held accountable for their lack of progress across the board.
Why do the TTC think that they are entitled to free health care benefits at the cost of the Taxpayers?
Why do the TTC think that they do not have to provide Customer Service at even the most basic level?
Why do the TTC think that they should earn more money than most and feel it is their given right to? No one has job security into today's market? Why does the TTC think that they are above every one else?
Why?
Where do I begin?
Do I start with the crumbling ceilings and walls that one only has to see in their local Subway Station?
Do I start with the Ticket Collectors whom sit on their perch, get paid big money, and who shrug their shoulders when once again the token turnstile swallows your hard earned token and fails to let you through?
Do I start with the waste of money "Transit Constables" whom one never sees on an actual transit vehicle? They are either talking to the Vendors/Ticket Takers in the Station, eating outside the Sheppard Transit System, or picking on young teen-agers. Why are they not walking the subway trains at least? They certainly do not have to be on each train, but at the cost of their high salary and power, the very least they can do is walk the trains constantly changing so as to give the appearance that one never knows when to expect them.
Do I start with the waste of money Supervisors along Streetcar Routes whom I was led to believe are there to adjust the flow to make it go smoothly when in fact, I either seem them talking to one another or just sitting back making marks in their notebook, when there are Streetcars backed up along "King and Spadina" more than Seven Deep? And what is the system doing? They are hiring more to sit around and make checks in their notebooks?
Do I start with those voices who one strains to hear muffling their way through the speakers on a subway train - when you simply cannot hear them. Yet, they will not allow the drivers on the actual train to make the annoucement knowing full well you will be able to hear them clearly.
Do I start with the fact that the TTC has forgotten to treat their customers as such, and seems to think that the customer should treat the TTC with utmost respect. Starting treating your passengers as such, and you will be amazed at the difference.
Do I start with the horrible rush hour service? Considering I am awaiting sometimes more than 45 minutes for a Bus during Rush Hour, and see empty buses drive by my stop. Yet, I know that there will be no punishment to the driver, because their Union gives them an excuse not to do their job.
The Toronto Transit System needs to be overhauled. Their Union needs to be reined in, and they need to be held accountable for their lack of progress across the board.
Why do the TTC think that they are entitled to free health care benefits at the cost of the Taxpayers?
Why do the TTC think that they do not have to provide Customer Service at even the most basic level?
Why do the TTC think that they should earn more money than most and feel it is their given right to? No one has job security into today's market? Why does the TTC think that they are above every one else?
Why?
Stephen Harper - Not Everyone Will Allow You To Continue To Abuse Your Power
No longer am I in disbelief over the fact that our current Prime Minister (whom I refuse to recognise as such), continues to misuse his power.
How quick was he and very determined to state that we need the American System of "Fixed Election Dates" (I do not remember a former Canadian Prime Minister who wanted so badly to be "in bed" with the American President as Harper does). Now, Stephen Harper appears to have forgotten about his fight for a Fixed Election Date and has decided to call it when he wants it. Stephen Harper continues to prove each and every day not only his abuse of power, but complete disregard for his job. Stephen Harper - need you be reminded that it is the people of this Country that put you in your position, and how quickly we can take it away from you. If more people stood up to you, I can assure you that you would not be sitting in that seat. As much as you try to put blinders on the people of this great Country, not all of us are wearing them.
My only wish at this time, was that we had a strong leader in Dion, and I am sorry to say that we do not.
To the Liberal Party of Canada: I am still at a loss of how you believe that by voting for a weak (but perhaps earnest) member, you seriously hoped to contend against the current corrupt system and goverment. I am afraid that I must shake my head at your choice of Leader. I believe that Stephane Dion truly wants to do the right thing for this Country, but does not have the strength to do it.
How quick was he and very determined to state that we need the American System of "Fixed Election Dates" (I do not remember a former Canadian Prime Minister who wanted so badly to be "in bed" with the American President as Harper does). Now, Stephen Harper appears to have forgotten about his fight for a Fixed Election Date and has decided to call it when he wants it. Stephen Harper continues to prove each and every day not only his abuse of power, but complete disregard for his job. Stephen Harper - need you be reminded that it is the people of this Country that put you in your position, and how quickly we can take it away from you. If more people stood up to you, I can assure you that you would not be sitting in that seat. As much as you try to put blinders on the people of this great Country, not all of us are wearing them.
My only wish at this time, was that we had a strong leader in Dion, and I am sorry to say that we do not.
To the Liberal Party of Canada: I am still at a loss of how you believe that by voting for a weak (but perhaps earnest) member, you seriously hoped to contend against the current corrupt system and goverment. I am afraid that I must shake my head at your choice of Leader. I believe that Stephane Dion truly wants to do the right thing for this Country, but does not have the strength to do it.
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