Tuesday, October 18, 2005

ON FLU THREATS by CONNIE FOGAL RANKIN

ON FLU THREATS by CONNIE FOGAL RANKIN

On the flu threats:

It is important to have some significant information to assist all of
us
personally as we face the threats of another serious flu. I am
forwarding articles written about the US scene with the U.S.
administration's recent threat of the use of military force to
quarantine
exposed/infected individuals and communities. Be reminded that in
Canada
one new law following 9/11 (Bill C7) gives our Minister of Health
dictatorial powers to force vaccinations. There is no resort to
parliamentary discussion or approval, or opportunity for dissent on
that
force.

The Canadian Action Party leadership is distributing some information
so
that candidates and members and contacts can think about the issue. You
may
wish to begin to look at alternative health measures of herbs and
vitamins
to strengthen your immune systems in the event of any necessity.

First there is a letter to candidates from CAP Vice President
Catherine
Whelan -Costen. She is responding to their responses to the material
we
sent to them which we now send to you.

I am broadcasting about this because it is all part of the new
regime we
now live in under the anti-terrorism laws. CAP is gravely concerned
that
the laws are an overreaction at best and a police state at worst. We
have
to ask why??

You will be hearing much more from me about the destruction of our
civil
liberties over time.

The message I want to emphasis is that all of us need to take a steady
careful look at all the scare hype of the mainstream media and of our
leading politicians. Much has been written and said about "terrorism"
to
convince people to give up their liberties- although we were never
given a
chance to vote on these liberty-stripping laws. The same applies to
this
health issue. What I am urging is that we not let ourselves be duped
by
anyone.

Connie Fogal, Leader CAP/PAC

BREAKING of the BANNOCK

Underbelly News
Downtown Eastside

BREAKING of the BANNOCK

On Saturday October, 15, 2005, I attended an event put on by the Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society (the GVNCS). It is a yearly celebration called Breaking of the Bannock.

The GVNCS invites other organizations with-in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual community to send their representatives and the sharing and breaking of the bannock symbolizes friendship, respect, kindness, tolerance and equality. It is a way of reaching out to work with other community groups.

Chief Al Huston of the GVNCS did a great job hosting the night along with Princess of the GVNCS, Jessica. The newly elected Ms Gay Vancouver, Paige Turner, was as usual, a shining example of what a hard worker does. The Emperor and Empress of Surrey, BC, Robert and Rose came into Vancouver for the celebration, having brought with them, a dear friend of mine, the fabulous Amanda Luv. Having launched her political campaign, The Queen (of Hearts), Jamie Lee Hamilton was also present, introduced and brought on stage to participate.

A truly rewarding evening shared by many. Perhaps our local politicians could learn from this beautiful cultural event.

Cheers

Jamie Lee Hamilton
tricia_foxx@yahoo.com