I'm pro-police.  I like police, I think they are necessary.  I generally try to give them the benefit of the doubt when I hear complaints from protesters or other activists.  The way I see it they are under a lot of stress in situations like these and often have to react with not nearly enough time to weigh their options or think of the consequences.  I often have the impression that while there are some bad apples the vast majority of officers are good people who are working with the orders they are given.  However, after seeing this:

For some reason my benefits package at work covers everything except my eyes and teeth. I'm pretty sure that I have a absurd amount of drug coverage (that I never use) as well as disability coverage for a wide range of work place injuries that quite frankly are things I would worry about if I worked in a factory or in construction but that I'm not exactly concerned about happening at my desk.

Anyway I haven't been to a dentist in a while and since nothing is really bothering me with my teeth I have not been motivated to go see one. However two of my bottom front teeth are bumping into one another a bit and while I don't really think it's a problem I probably should go check it out.

So I called a dentist that's close to my office to see what their prices were and this is what I learned: Dental Care is run by the mob. It has to be. Their prices are ridiculous.

OK now I now that I'm one of the few GPO members that is also a big fan of MMA but I think there is an MMA issue that the GPO should vocally support.  We should call for MMA to be legalized in Ontario.

Quick background on this MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is combat sport that blends various martial art styles (boxing, kick-boxing, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Judo, Sambo, etc.).  MMA is sanctioned in 40 states as well as various places in Canada (most notably Quebec and Alberta). While MMA is not for everyone and can look rather brutal, statistically it is far safer than both football or boxing (both are legal in Ontario).

I picked up my new bike up on Saturday morning.  It's awesome, so much faster than my old bike and much more suited for the type of cycling I do.

Earth Hour was fun although cold.  Also while we cheered when the lights on Parliament went out it was disappointing to turn around and see the lights on in all the office buildings down town.  However, I'm sure that we'll here about how Canadians from coast-to-coast turned out the lights and spent an hour watching the third period in the dark.

It was great to see so many people on the hill with their candles.  CTV was there and I think I saw a couple other TV cameras.  Congrats to Kevin and the other volunteers!

In you haven't heard of it yet At the Table has brought together more than 60 Canadian organizations (NGOs, community groups, etc.) to increase awareness and support for bold action on poverty, climate change and the global economy at the major global summits in 2010, including the G8 and G20 summits in Canada, the G20 in South Korea and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals Summit.

It's a great cause and I think everyone should check it out but I just wanted to highlight the awesome viral-campaign they are running with their "flat-leaders" and speech bubbles.

Yesterday's release of Vision Green reminded me of something. It gets lost in the frivolous law suits, staff changes, scorched earth campaigns against the leader, and federal council members with the press on speed dial.  It's that we quite simply have the best vision for Canada.  Our policies on nearly every issue facing Canadians are second to none.

The GPC launched the new and improved Vision Green today at few press conferences across the country.

One thing that really stood out to me was focus on the future. Policies addressing youth unemployment (currently at record highs) and the affordability of post-secondary education are desperately needed and the Green Party delivered. There can be no doubt that the best party for youth is the Green Party. With a policy like this it will be difficult for NDP front group CFS to dismiss us.

Last night a I cringed and rolled my eyes through a god awful debate.  In fact I have a hard time calling it a debate.

Elizabeth did quite well although she was handicapped by the fact that she has integrity and remained honest.

The moderator was perhaps the worst moderator I have seen in a debate (and this includes student debates).

The question was asinine.  Who ever designed that question should have realized that it would distort the conversation Climate Change.

The Ontario Young Liberals have a postcard that they have been distributing on campuses across the province which strongly states that we need to Stand Up For Kyoto.  Their point I guess is that Canada needs to take strong action to reduce emissions and make good on our international commitments.  Bravo, I could not agree more.

I know that I normally avoid talking about policy on this blog but I couldn't resist.  With the climate talks and Copenhagen quickly approaching I thought that I would take the time to explain that there is only one party that will take serious actions to address climate change.