Two armed home invaders tie up a couple, then spend three hours robbing their house
April 6, 2017 – Lee Friday …… But stupid criminals can become dead criminals. Continue reading →
When is theft a more serious crime than rape or murder?
April 3, 2017 – Lee Friday …… Answer – when the government is the victim. Continue reading →
Who is the government really helping with student loans and grants?
March 31, 2017 – Lee Friday …… Students who took out more student loans were more likely to report poor mental health in early adulthood. Almost 40 per cent of York students said financial stress has caused them to consider dropping out. The average debt-ridden student owed $26,819. Continue reading →
A free economics lesson for London Councillor Mo Salih
March 25, 2017 – Lee Friday …… It sounds like London Councillor Mo Salih wants to put payday loan shops out of business. Why? Does he intend to set up his own shop after he uses the government to sweep away the competition? Continue reading →
In defense of Hudson’s Bay, against those busybody bureaucrats
March 22, 2017 – Lee Friday …… Despite the name of this federal agency, the Competition Bureau lacks an appreciation of the nature of competition and the ability of discriminating consumers to recognize uncompetitive offerings. Continue reading →
20-year-old man attacks 77-year-old man
March 21, 2017 – Lee Friday …… Guess who won the fight. Hint – young dude had a pick-axe, old guy had a gun. Continue reading →
Ontario’s escalating hydro costs under the Wynne government
March 17, 2017 – Lee Friday …… A recent opinion poll suggests Kathleen Wynne’s majority Liberal government will suffer a crushing defeat in the 2018 provincial election. Opinions may change, but if the Liberals lose, should we be satisfied that they have been held sufficiently accountable for the significant increase in hydro costs on their watch? Continue reading →
Are Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives making a conflict-of-interest allegation?
March 13, 2017 – Lee Friday …… Anyone who thinks this is unusual is not paying attention. All politicians and bureaucrats have a conflict of interest. It reflects the nature of the job. Continue reading →
When we are relieved of accountability for our actions, bad things happen
March 7, 2017 – Lee Friday …… Can you see a common thread running through these two headlines: Toronto Sun (January 3, 2017) : “Man assaulted by cop awarded nearly $29Gs.” The Canadian Press (February 17, 2017): “Feds to compensate 3 Canadians tortured in Syria.” Continue reading →
A free economics lesson for London Councillor Tanya Park
March 3, 2017 – Lee Friday …… London Councillor Tanya Park wants to tell developers when and how to invest their money. Not her money, their money. Not sure how Park would feel about others trying to tell her what to do with her own money. Continue reading →