CBC: Where the ‘S’ Stands for Speed
I’m not sure if it’s because their budget has been slashed by 1/3 since 1990, but our national broadcaster is leading the charge into the 1800s.
On November 28th, I sent the e-mail below to the CBC radio show The House. They just got back to me today… Over three weeks later. Wow. That’s sub Pony Express type speed…
11/28/06 10:50 AM
To: thehouse@cbc.ca
From: me
Subject: Justice Minister Vic Toews’ interview.Justice Minister Vic Toews’ push for harsher impaired driving legislation smacks of “truthiness”.
Toews failed to mention how many accidents on Canadian roads are the result of recreational drug use. Do these numbers justify the time, cost, energy and encroachment of Charter rights that would be required to enforce the new legislation?
Sure, it feels like a good idea to crack down on drug-impaired driving, but “from the gut” legislation results in laws that are more based on partisan optics than on genuine problem solving.
Jason Whiting (rhymes with “lighting”)
Montreal
22 days later I received this in my inbox.
12/20/06 04:52 PM
To: me
From: thehouse@cbc.ca
Subject: Re: Justice Minister Vic Toews’ interview.Dear Jason Whiting:
Thank you for your thoughtful comments and your interest in our programme.
Your feedback helps to shape our thinking for each and every show. Our listeners define the program and we appreciate the time you have taken to respond to what you have heard.
Thanks for listening!
Best regards,
Althia Raj
Associate Producer
The House
Maybe the CBC is too busy chasing down “news” stories like why serial killers target prostitutes. Brutal.
September 6th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Sept. 6/08
Re; Elizabeth May’s Participation in the Election Debate
Why would Ms. May not be included? I have recently switched to the Green Party. I did this for several reasons, but mainly because “The Big Three”, just keep making the same promises, only to forget about them, once they are elected. That never changes - it is just Canadian Politics.
Give Elizabeth a voice and let everyone hear what she has to offer Canada.
Thank you,
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