Well while I agree with David that this subject doesn't have much to do with release of census - it does show up the hypocritical attitude of the reigning power. Jim is right too though, that in bending over backwards with their political correctness the government has denigrated the very fiber that made Canada what it is. And who/picks up the pieces in the social injustices pepetrated on many of our population - yeah right! the churches. I personally do not have a problem with anyone not belonging to, paying lip service to, or otherwise having anything to do with any religion, BUT please allow me the right as well to make my choices without nasty slurs and comments. Freda Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Dixon" <dxn@nbnet.nb.ca> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 12:35 PM Subject: [CCC] THE LAW IS THE LAW > Off topic, OR IS IT: > > IF THE LAW IS THE LAW > > So if the Canadian and US governments determine that it is against the law > for the words "under God" to be on our money, then, so be it. > > And if that same government decides that the "Ten Commandments" are not to > be used in or on a government installation, then, so be it. > > And since they already have prohibited any prayer in the schools, on which > they deem their authority, then so be it. > > I say, "so be it," because I would like to be a law abiding Canadian > and/or US citizen. > > I say, "so be it," because I would like to think that smarter people than > I are in positions to make good decisions. > > I would like to think that those people have the Publics' best interests > at heart. BUT, YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE I'D LIKE? > > Since we can't pray to God, > can't Trust in God > and cannot Post His Commandments in Government buildings, > > I don't believe the Government and it's employees should participate in > the Easter and Christmas celebrations which honour the God that our > government is eliminating from many facets of Canadian and American life. > > I'd like my mail delivered on Christmas, Good Friday, Thanksgiving & > Easter. > > After all, it's just another day. > > I'd like the Supreme Court to be in session on Christmas, Good > Friday,Thanksgiving & Easter as well as Sundays. > > After all, it's just another day. > > I'd like the all government officials, and employees at any level....to > not have to worry about getting home for the "Christmas Break." > > After all ~ it's just another day. I'm thinking that a lot of my taxpayer > dollars could be saved, if all government offices & services would work on > Christmas, Good Friday & Easter. > > It shouldn't cost any overtime since those would be just like any other > day of the week to a government that is trying to be "politically > correct". > > In fact.... I think that our government should work on Sundays (initially > set aside for worshipping God...) because, after all, our government says > that it should be just another day.... > > What do you think???? > > If this idea gets to enough people, maybe our elected officials will stop > giving in to the minority opinions and begin, once again, to represent the > 'majority' of ALL of the Canadian and American people. > > SO BE IT........... > > Please Dear Lord, Give us the help needed to keep you in our country! > 'Amen' and 'Amen' Touche! > > These are definitely things I never thought too much about, but from now > on, I will! and I will be sure to question those, in government, who > support these changes. > > At the top, it says "I hope this makes its way around Canada and the USA > several times over!!!!!" Let's see that it does. Keep it in your mailbox > and resend it whenever someone new comes along. > > > > ==== CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN Mailing List ==== > How to unsubscribe from Digest Mode. Send a message to > CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains > (in the Subject line and body of the message) the command > -- unsubscribe -- and no additional text. >

Greetings All As List Administrator I receive messages posted to the CCC list in both List Mode and Digest Mode. I have now seen posts by Freda and David referring to a post by dxn@nbnet.nb.ca directed to the CCC list with the subject line 'THE LAW IS THE LAW'. I have yet, however to receive the original post to which they refer and I will be checking with RootsWeb regarding this. This occurance makes me wonder what other posts may not be coming through. In administering the CCC list I have been very flexible in what I have allowed to be discussed as 'Off-Topic'. This particular post however is extremely 'Off-Topic' even by my flexible definition. This message had nothing whatsoever to do with Census, Genealogy or History I give fair warning to everyone subscribed to the CCC list that religion, and how the government (regardless of what country) has or has not dealt with religious issues is very definitely OFF-TOPIC for this list. I do not wish to see any further posts to the CCC list on this thread and I expect listers to respect my wishes regarding this. Taking this one step further -- if any lister feels that a post to the CCC list is 'off-topic' kindly let me, as list administrator, deal with it. Commenting online regarding an 'off-topic' post does nothing other than continue the thread. If you feel a topic is inappropriate, why would you ensure it continues by posting about it onlist? If you feel compelled to comment about such a post please do so privately to me. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts List Administrator