David Empey

I’ve been watching the ‘illegal’ strike in British Columbia with interest, and some satisfaction. It isn’t often, in Canada, that we see unions willing to go to these lengths. In many ways, unions have become very conservative and unwilling to take significant risks. I hope the rest of us can learn from the B.C. example.

For that matter, I think everyone can learn from this. We have all become, in every aspect of our lives, too willing to except what we think is wrong, thinking “What difference can I make?” We need to overcome that attitude, and become more activist in our daily lives.

Speaking up for what you believe may not make you popular, and may not make your live easier. But it will certainly make you feel better about yourself, the world, and your place in it.