Canada seems to be indeed one of the leading Countries worldwide that want to make Orwells "Brave New World" become reality, but in Germany we have similar developments, e.g. a new law that defines critical articles or statements about politics etc. as "delegitimisation of the state" and as a "criminal act". Well - I do hope that - as a German saying goes - "the meal won't be eaten als hot as it has been served". Thank you, Monika, for this well written and informative commentary, and for the wonderful "Crazy world"-song.
I've been dancing to Crazyworld in my living room for months! I love that tune too. Thank you for your comments and yes, we must keep hope alive, at all costs.
Are you feeling 'safer' yet? I know I am, what with all the anonymous snitching going on. I guess that's a new Canadian 'value', along with self-loathing and general stupidity. And hey, good to know the Haida aren't dyed-in-the-wool racists like us white 'colonial settler' types.
In the stupidity and self loathing department, we get first prize among nations. It's a bit much and I fear that Online Hate law will have dreadful consequences. Thanks for your comments.
Canada seems to be indeed one of the leading Countries worldwide that want to make Orwells "Brave New World" become reality, but in Germany we have similar developments, e.g. a new law that defines critical articles or statements about politics etc. as "delegitimisation of the state" and as a "criminal act". Well - I do hope that - as a German saying goes - "the meal won't be eaten als hot as it has been served". Thank you, Monika, for this well written and informative commentary, and for the wonderful "Crazy world"-song.
I've been dancing to Crazyworld in my living room for months! I love that tune too. Thank you for your comments and yes, we must keep hope alive, at all costs.
Are you feeling 'safer' yet? I know I am, what with all the anonymous snitching going on. I guess that's a new Canadian 'value', along with self-loathing and general stupidity. And hey, good to know the Haida aren't dyed-in-the-wool racists like us white 'colonial settler' types.
In the stupidity and self loathing department, we get first prize among nations. It's a bit much and I fear that Online Hate law will have dreadful consequences. Thanks for your comments.