The Rank and File Deserve our Respect and Support!

There are thousands of men and women in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who deserve our respect and support. At this very moment, all across this vast area called Canada, there are uniformed members on patrol protecting and serving the citizens of this country.

For years I was able to know and at times work with these members. I know them to be honest, hard working, dedicated individuals who were just doing their job and their duty.

What is appearing in the news these days regarding the R.C.M.P. did not happen over night. Only a full inquiry into this organization will determine what happened and why. It will be up to Prime Minister Harper to show Canadians that he is up to the task of dealing with this mess. If the Prime Minister does this right he will not only demonstrate leadership and strength he will also begin the process of healing the R.C.M.P. and looking after the thousands of dedicated members.

More now than at any other time in Canadian history do we need to have the temerity to correct what went wrong. For those who have already stepped up to the plate and have gone public with their knowledge of what happened and why my humble appreciation. I know what it took to come forward and speak publicly about an organization that you were proud of. I sincerely hope that the Prime Minister will again be able to restore that dignity and respect.

This week saw two members of the R.C.M.P. , Richmond Detachment, return my 82 year old uncle back home. He got lost and confused but was happy to see two uniformed police officers get him home safely. For those members up in Carcross and Whitehorse, Yukon who looked after my family, and you know who you are, you will always be in my prayers.

To those members who are presently serving you deserve better. I hope the current Canadian Parliament will be up to the task. My fingers are crossed.

Peace,Pop

We Do Have A Chance!

Each of us have busy lives. But there are a few Canadian Citizens who have taken the time and effort to keep many of us, "maybe the silent majority", informed. Those dedicated bloggers.

By their blogging of news and information it is shared in a timely way. We can read, discuss, and comment. What a novel way for law bidding citizens to share their concerns and observations of the world around them.

I try not to watch the cbc, ctv, or even cnn. As a viewer they lost my respect and viewership years ago.

Now through the internet I can get informed immediately. I can research the sources, corroborate and form my own opinions and judgments.

That is a special gift for citizens in a true democracy. Let's not abuse it!, Honor it!, and Guard this right!

To those that have taken the time to write and look after their blogging sites a big thank you from me. As I get my humble blog up and running I will be able to acknowledge those "blogs" that have meant so much to me over the past several years.

This concept of 'blogging' has given me the hope that, "we do have a chance". As law bidding citizens we do have the right and the obligation to question and demand answers from those in positions of trust and power.

So, ask the questions and demand complete and truthful answers. Canada will only be better because of it.

Peace, Pop