Former BC Attorney General Wally Oppal ignored several legal opinions and laid charges against Winston Blackmore and another individual of a polygamous community of Bountiful, B.C.

The religious leader of the southeast B.C. community of Bountiful was charged along with rival community leader James Oler last year under the polygamy law.
Those charges were later dismissed.
The BC Government is now seeking a a court review of Canada's polygamy law.

Mr. Blackmore is seeking Government funds to participate in this case.
As Mr Oppal acted contrary to the opinions provided to him perhaps he should be made to pay for Mr. Blackmore's legal costs.
These charges were at best silly and obviously a violation of the Charter of Rights and freedoms.
Former Prime Minster Pierre Eliot Trudeau once said The government has no business in the bedrooms of the nation.
Times have changed but not this principle.
What business is it of ours what Consenting Adults choose to do in the privacy of their homes.

Yet another bored royal

CBC today reports that A one-time princess now a duchess and self-described "global mother" is pushing Canadians to ask tough questions about what their governments are doing to save the environment.

Ferguson's interests have been eclectic, to say the least.

Along with being the public face for Weight Watchers, she has penned dozens of books. As a scribe she has no genre untouched, with children's books, self-help guides, an autobiography and even a history of Queen Victoria to her name.

Perhaps "Fergie" should seek out some other important undertakings such as the jaded history of the Royal family etc rather than delve into areas that are way about her head.

Now for something completley stupid

The Vancouver Park Board has approved a smoking ban in the city's parks and beaches effective September 1, 2010. As a result of a unanimous vote at their public meeting last night, Commissioners will seek amendments to the Parks Control By-Law to prohibit smoking in all 224 parks including trails, playgrounds and fields, and 18 kilometres of beaches. They will also seek a similar amendment to the City of Vancouver Health By-Law which will be presented to Council for their approval.
If this is not silly enough our park board admits that they have no idea as to how this will be administered. Some suggest that lifeguards be given the task while others suggest it be the job of park rangers.
On CKNW morning guest host Michael Smith and guest Jim Green worried that local pot smokers might be harrassed with Jim Green hoping that pot smokers not be busted as this would open a whole new kettle of fish.
Last that I checked the possession of Marijuana is a criminal offense albeit a stupid law but how can we arrest cigarette smokers who are consuming a product which is fully legal whilst worrying about others who are in fact committing a crime.
Lets get serious guys,