Religious Equity, Please!

popelaksmi just pointed out this CBC article on federal plans for dropping non-Christian chaplains at Corrections Canada facilities.

To say that I'm displeased puts it mildly. It insults the principle of equity, of equal treatment before and under the law, and is a violation of inmates' Section Two rights under the Charter, particularly the freedom of conscience and religion.

Also, I wonder about the access of prison staff to these same services. Surely the religious makeup of the staff of Corrections Canada is no less diverse than that of the inmates? And their needs for counseling no less urgent?

How about it?

Some Minor Photographic Fame

Taking a break from more activist thinking for the moment...

You might want a look at this particular Flickr gallery noting some of the past-yet-preserved architectural highlights of this city. One of my pictures seems to have drawn the attention of the Ottawa Film Office.

The other works in that gallery are worthy a few minutes' reflection apiece as well.

For that matter, if you're of a mind to do some sci-fi/adventure filming in our neck of the woods, the aforesaid film office seems to have thought ahead on that score, too, with some recommendations of possible shooting locations ready to go.

Entertaining Splash Pages in Comics

Go look at this one at Stuart and Kathryn Immonen's blog.

Smart, violent and funny all at once.

Thanks much!