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Tom, Marcia, and Junior Recurve Archer Kevin recently went to Nimes France, as Kevin was a US Jr. Team member competing in the World Indoor Championships. Click here to view photos from their trip
It's a Different World By Tom Barker
Yes, it is a different world that we live in today and the recent trip to Nimes, France for the World Indoor Archery tournament highlighted this.
I guess the biggest adjustment for my family was the high security. From the time we got to the airport until we got back home security awareness was paramount. Back pack searches, metal detectors, even removing the tops to bottled water at the archery venues was routine. Seeing police dogs and security personnel walking the perimeter of the venue was striking. I had to leave my pocket knife in the car since it was forbidden to take it into the venue. Even in town there was extra security and one night at the hotel where the team stayed there was extra security due to a demonstration in town. We take our economic and personal freedom in the United States for granted. It is truly a privilege to live in a country where freedom is so ubiquitous.
Another aspect of the different world is the respect in France for archers. Archery is a much revered sport in France with paying spectators and the top ranked competitors treated like NBA stars here. Unbelievable. The finals were conducted much like an event at the Astrodome with a huge screen projecting close-ups of the archers as they shot each arrow and simultaneously showing the target face. Air horns and noisemakers of all kinds drowned out all attempts at conversation, especially when a French archer was shooting. You would never see anything like that in the states. All the archers were hounded for autographs. Kevin was even treated as a celebrity in a small cafe in Paris, hundreds of miles and many days away from the meet, when the waiter discovered that he was an archer. Even in the heightened political environment, the U.S. team were archers first and Americans second. Eight of the 12 juniors on this trip were also on the Czech Republic trip. The Czech experience seemed to make a huge difference in how they handled international competition and they seemed much more at ease. The archers handled their celebrity status very well and were terrific ambassadors for United States Archery.
The French organizers did a fabulous job with the tournament and it was first class. The opening ceremonies were held in an ancient coliseum once used for gladiator contests. We were treated to an extravagant evening of entertainment ranging from chariot races, mock gladiator battles, Lippizaner stallions, to trick riding. Prior to the ceremonies, the US team had been cautioned that during the parade of nations (like at the Olympics) they would probably be booed as they entered the arena. They were told to just continue walking and hold their heads up. Well, as they entered, the cheers from the crowds actually increased and it was incredibly awesome. Kevin said he had goose bumps the whole time he stood out on that coliseum floor in front of 3,000 cheering spectators. It was such a moving experience that we could have left the next day, with Kevin never having shot a scored arrow, and the trip would have been worthwhile. The NAA and FITA are to be commended for allowing the juniors to participate. It made a difference with at least one young man.
The food was certainly different in France and I don't think anyone really got used to it. The local McDonalds and Kentucky Fried Chicken had a huge boom in sales due to the American team being close by. There were some brave souls that at least tried some of the dishes even though they had no idea what they were eating.
The language barrier was different too. I got the feeling that a lot of the French spoke some English but really seemed to enjoy watching the Americans struggle with their French. Dave Cousins had an interesting theory that more and more of us subscribed to by the end of the trip and that was don't try to speak French because all you are going to do is mess it up and make them mad. Muddle along in English and gestures and do the best you can. I felt like a deaf mute sometimes, and found my Wordless Travel Book to be indispensable. Marcia wouldn't relent and continued to try her French eventually finding a waiter that appreciated the effort without mocking or ignoring her.
Another difference in Europe is your perspective on time. Someone once said that in the United States a hundred years is a long time and in Europe a hundred miles is a long way. (We can understand this better after experiencing European driving first hand. Oh, those roundabouts.) As we toured Nimes with buildings dating to before Christ we came upon an old Roman tower. Inside the tower was a "modern" staircase built in 1843. We had a chuckle that Abraham Lincoln was still in grammar school when this staircase was built inside this 2000 year old tower. Some of the parents were able to visit the Pont du Gard, a remnant of the aqueduct that brought water to Nimes. It was an amazing engineering feet with a drop of only 12 meters over the 50 kilometer length of the aqueduct.
Overall it was an awesome experience. The bottom line is that these experiences continue to shape and modify the perspective of these kids in a phenomenal way. The world continues to shrink and become more familiar to them. It is a privilege to be able to observe the process and help make a different world a better world.


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Trin,Is that a Spiral or planetary Hobart you use?I've heard it said that the Spirals work best when used at full capacity.I've only used a Commercial Spiral in Italy (can't remember the Mfg?) where they a preferred in Pizzerias due to the fact that they can handle the heavier doughs and not increase the temps so much.
Sorry-wrong wording.I should have said Spirals are more commonplace than Planetary IMO rather than "preferred".Am I wrong in my asumption that more Italian pizzerias use Spiral than Fork mixers Marco?I was just thinking about Hobart when I made my comments,as I don't think they offer a Fork Mixer?Mixers seem to be one of the biggest single equipment expenditures in opening a pizzeria and the choice for Used fork mixers is very limited here in the US it seems.I doubt that many Pizza operators are even aware that they exist?
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The 1976-D Clad Bicentennial Quarter is a one year type. It has a Colonial Drummer. In early wars from the 1700-1800's young boys were used as drummer boys to help signal men in the battlefield. Some young boys enlisted voluntarily to become a battlefield drummer. Drummer boys were admired by other young kids as being brave and courageous. It is believed that some drummer boys were as young as 7 years old. There is an account of a 12 year drummer boy being killed in the American Civil War.
The design on the 1976 Bicentennial Quarter reminds us of the young boys who grew up in the midst of these battles. Many of these quarters were pulled from circulation as they had a different reverse design that it made them appealing to the public. So, it is very difficult to find them in circulation despite them being minted by the hundreds of millions.
Coins in MS66 condition are scarce. In MS67 they are a little scarcer with many hundreds of if not thousands still out there. In Ms68 condition they are truly scarce with less than a dozen known and none being graded higher.


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parents on a broad range of issues facing all children - newborns to teens.
As soon as the thermometer hits 70 degrees F, my kids are breaking out their bathing suits and grabbing their beach toys. Whether it's at a friend's pool or the local beach, summer days seem to fly by when we're all swimming together. Having lived in California most of our lives, my husband and I love the beach and wanted to instill a love of swimming in our children. But every year we seem to read another tragic story about a toddler or young child drowning in a swimming pool or at the beach. So, while I never want my kids to be fearful of the water, I want to be sure I'm providing a safe environment and teaching them how to safely have fun in the sun.
The highest priority in water safety is constant parental supervision. Drowning can occur in fewer than 5 minutes, the time it takes to answer the phone or check on another child. If you need to leave, assign another adult to watch your child. Never assume someone else is watching her! And if your child is missing, immediately check the pool - moments could mean the difference between safety and a tragedy. Keep a cordless phone with you at all times and a list of emergency numbers posted at the side of the pool. If you are at a pool party, establish a buddy system whereby each child is paired up with another. Every 5 to 10 minutes, yell, "Buddy check!" and the buddies need to find each other.
Many parents use flotation devices for their younger children who do not yet know how to swim or are not strong swimmers. This is not a good idea as it may give parents a false sense of security in regards to the child's safety and may also encourage children to venture into deeper water than they might normally feel comfortable doing. Do not assume, however, that if your child has had swim lessons she cannot drown.
When it comes to your pool, your toddler is not going to understand the inherent dangers. It is up to you to completely safeguard the pool. A fence should be installed completely around the perimeter. One that surrounds the entire deck or backyard is too large and not close enough to protect the pool. The fence should not have any footholds or handholds, and be sure there are no objects such as lawn chairs or riding toys around the fence that your child could use as leverage to climb over. If your house opens right onto the pool, the doors leading from the house to the pool should be protected with an alarm. A power safety cover should also be installed. Be sure this cover meets the requirements of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) pool cover standard that addresses labeling requirements and performance. If you have an above-ground pool, the steps and ladders leading to the pool should be secured and locked or removed when the pool is not in use. Make sure there are no toys near the pool that could entice your child to jump in.
Beaches can pose other issues for safety as well. Make sure you read any posted surf warnings and have children swim only in areas where lifeguards are on duty. Have your children wear water shoes to protect them from hot sand and sharp objects. Older kids who are swimming by themselves should understand the dangers of the undertow and what to do if they get caught in it (swim parallel to shore until you get past the affected area - don't try to swim against it!) Here again, set up the buddy system whenever possible.
Beware of jellyfish! If your child gets stung, rinse the affected body part with isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, or seawater, and scrape or shave the area gently to remove any remaining stingers. Do not rub the area or rinse with fresh water or tap water. Acetaminophen, aspirin, or ibuprofen will help ease pain, and antihistamines such as Benadryl can relieve itching and swelling. If symptoms are severe, or if signs of an anaphylactic reaction are present, seek medical help immediately.
Of course, always be sure to have your child wear sunscreen to avoid burning. While it may seem a lot to consider and easier just to stay away from beaches and pools, once you establish a safety routine, your summer days will be filled with fun in the surf and sand.
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Volume 7 Number 1
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From the Army Chief of Chaplains
I enjoyed reading the article [in the spring
2002 issue] about the chaplaincy and the chaplains who graduated from
Princeton Theological Seminary. Your periodical did a wonderful job of
telling the story of our chaplains' ministries. The articles were
excellent. The ministry of the chaplains to America's sons and daughters
who are in the military is a great story to tell. Thanks for telling it.
Gaylord T. Gunhus ('76M), Chaplain (Major General), United States
Army Chief of Chaplains
Washington, D.C.
Gaylord T. Gunhus ('76M), Chaplain (Major General), United States
Army Chief of Chaplains
Washington, D.C.
An Act of Greater Love
In reading the spring issue of inSpire, I noticed the article on
military chaplains and particularly the story of
George S. Rentz (Class of 1909). I read with great interest
the account of his death while serving as a chaplain aboard the
Houston, which was sunk
during the Battle of the Java Sea in the early days of World War II.
I was deeply moved by his heroic act of giving up his lifejacket to a
younger seaman. I had the privilege of working for a number of years with
a man who had also been aboard the Houston and who had survived its
sinking. My friend spent the remainder of the war as a POW in Japan. After
the war he returned home and finished out a distinguished career in the
navy, and was an active and committed Presbyterian elder. Indeed, he still
is, though now in his early 90s.
As I read the article, I couldn't help but wonder if my friend had been
that young seaman for whom Commander Rentz had given up his lifejacket. Of
course, he probably wasn't, but the thought made even more real for me
Rentz's truly sacrificial act of greater love, and further deepened my
appreciation for my friend's years of faithful service to the church,
which may well have been inspired by that act.
Jesse B. Garner
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jesse B. Garner
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Commendation for Chaplains
Another excellent issue. I especially appreciated the article about
chaplains [spring 2002. I served as a consultant/trainer for
23 years at army and navy chaplains schools. The chaplains were almost
without exception among the finest and most dedicated religious leaders
with whom I had the privilege of working in 34 years of consulting with
clergy. Their ecumenical spirit, respect for each other, and ability to
adapt to changing situations and circumstances, as well as their courage
in the face of danger, were among the strengths that I noted.
Tom Brown ('59B, '62M)
Pensacola, Florida
Tom Brown ('59B, '62M)
Pensacola, Florida
Unexpected Ministry with the Military
I am encouraged to learn, from "For
God and Country" [spring 2002], that there are chaplains doing grad
work and there are students preparing for the chaplaincy. After a stint in
the army during World War II, and then developing a ministry with the
military personnel in the Fairbanks, Alaska, area for my internship in
1952–1953, I almost found myself re-upping as a chaplain. But I became so
intent on the ministry that I did have with military personnel after my
graduation and return to Alaska, that I woke up one day to find that when
I wanted to become a chaplain, I was too old.
The article was most appreciated.
Neil Munro ('54B)
Spokane, Washington
Neil Munro ('54B)
Spokane, Washington
Margaret Kibben ('86B) was misidentified as "the first female navy
chaplain" in the article on military chaplains [spring 2002, p. 13]. This
error was brought to our attention by David Chambers ('45B), who shared,
"By the time Margaret had come along we had already put Mary Ann
Collins-Stauffer ('80B), Bonnie Deppenbrock ('81B), Joan Hendrick
(Wooten), and perhaps others on active duty in the navy. But the first was
Dianna Pohlman, PTS Class of 1973, who was the first female chaplain in
the army, air force, or navy. Dianna was the pioneer. She was assigned
just as any other chaplain would have been; not to a dependent's ward in a
hospital and not to a women's recruit battalion. It was very
difficult—this was breaking ground for the military, the chaplaincy, and
many of her colleagues who had not yet accepted women clergy. Margaret
Kibben came along about 10 years later."
inSpire offers its sincerest apologies to the Reverend Dianna
Pohlman Bell and to the navy chaplaincy.
Editor's Note: We have received a number of other letters about the
feature on military chaplaincy. We will print them in the winter 2003
A Roommate Remembers…
We have followed closely the tributes to
James Loder in inSpire and the Princeton Seminary Bulletin and wish to
add some information. I was Jim's roommate in Alexander Hall for part of
1954–1955, and he was our friend at the Seminary from 1953 to 1956. I
cannot forget that my roommate was often awake half the night reading
philosophy and psychology while I slept. It was astounding what trouble he
took to advance his knowledge—a trait that stayed with him, apparently,
all his life.
We again met Jim in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1968–1969. He had become
associate professor and was on sabbatical from Princeton. Jim was studying
with the Swiss psychologist and specialist in pedagogy, Jean Piaget, of
the University of Geneva.
During that time, Jim and his family were living at Cologny, and we
were living at Celigny. I was finishing my D.Theol. at the
University of Basel, commuting weekly.
Quite a surprise when I met Jim at the library of the
Ecumenical Institute of Bossey.
As families we met several times that year, and after the Loders left
their chalet, "La Pastourelle," we rented it for a couple years, before
settling permanently in the same area.
Charles Graves ('56B)
Geneva, Switzerland
Charles Graves ('56B)
Geneva, Switzerland
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Thank you so
much for the wonderful articles about
Professor James Loder [spring 2002]. Although I never
had the
opportunity to meet Dr. Loder, his book,
The Transforming Moment,
was one of the reasons I chose to apply to Princeton for my Doctor of
Ministry degree.
James Loder is and will continue to be missed. His giant presence,
however, will be with us in his writings. We can take some comfort in the
truth that Dr. Loder's physical body could no longer hold his adventurous
soul, and that he continues to teach his own particular brand of
passionate spirituality in the next world.
James R. Newby ('92P)
Des Moines, Iowa
James R. Newby ('92P)
Des Moines, Iowa
Loder and India
Thank you for a wonderful issue of inSpire [spring 2002]. The tributes
to Dr. James Loder were touching and the write-up on
India was
very interesting. However, I wish you had perspectives on Dr. Loder from
outside the U.S. also. His teaching touched other lands. And in the
coverage you gave India I missed any reference to women candidates in the
Ph.D. program.
I offer a perspective from India, where Dr. Loder's theory of
transformation has been taken from its erudite level in academia to the
grassroots level. A Christian education curriculum brought out by the
India Sunday School Union is based on the theory of transformation. Dr.
Loder's former students Elizabeth A. Frykberg ('77M, '89D) and I served as
the chief editor and associate editor of the series. To coincide with the
release of the first few books in June 1997, Dr. Loder was kind enough to
give a series of lectures on the theory of transformation to ecumenical
audiences in Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi, Bangalore, and Coonoor. The people
were blessed by his lectures and more particularly by his life in the
The only two women Ph.D. students from India at PTS are Glory Jothi
Thomas and Atola Longkumer. Glory graduated this year as the first Indian
woman to complete a Ph.D. from PTS. Her dissertation is on the church's
response to women's concerns and is a historical analysis of the mission
and ministry of the Church of South India in Kerala. Atola is writing her
dissertation on the religious conversion of the Nagas from Shamanism to
Christianity. Her determination and dedication inspire many of us.
I hope some day you can do a story on these women.
Ajit A. Prasadam (Ph.D. student)
Coonoor, India
Ajit A. Prasadam (Ph.D. student)
Coonoor, India
Editor's Note:
The editors asked PTS professor Richard Young to
respond to a letter to the editor in the spring 2002 issue of inSpire. His
response follows.
Making Room for the Qur'an
Allow me to rectify an innocent error that crept into inSpire's
otherwise accurate coverage of the September 28th, 2001, chapel service at
which Imam Hamad Chebli of the Islamic Society of Central Jersey
the Seminary community. In your article ("Muslim
Imam Leads Chapel Service," winter 2002), the following is
reported: "Refusing Young's offer to remove the Bible from the pulpit
before he spoke, Chebli told worshipers that the Torah, the New Testament,
and the Qur'an all reveal the same God, and all were given to the human
community for edification." This was substantially—but not
entirely—correct. The italicized words, unfortunately, misrepresent what
the imam actually said. Were it not for the misattribution to me of an
invidious motive by an offended reader, George Hancock-Stefan, who writes
that he was "deeply offended by [my] willingness to remove [the Bible] so
that [I] would not offend the visiting guest" ("Welcome Dialogue without
Forgetting Faith," spring 2002), the matter would be too trivial to
The background is this. Though not a stranger to the Seminary, Imam
Chebli was unfamiliar with Miller Chapel. I therefore thought it helpful
to give him an orientation. When we came to the pulpit, I noticed that the
Bible on it—a hefty Oxford "Family Bible"—took up virtually all the
available lectern space. Concerned that Imam Chebli's equally hefty copy
of the Qur'an might unceremoniously slide to the floor if placed directly
on top of the open pulpit Bible, I wondered aloud if I shouldn't "put the
Bible aside." By that I meant to one side of the pulpit—to that part of it
which I have called, for wont of a better technical term, the "lectern
space"—so as to make room for the Qur'an. A tape recording of the service
that followed confirms that Imam Chebli, who referred to my having
wondered whether I should "put the Bible aside," understood me correctly.
As his subsequent remarks (cited above) indicate, the Imam had reasons of
his own for wanting the Bible to remain on the pulpit—right where it was.
When inSpire reported that I had offered "to remove the Bible from the
pulpit," I winced. After all, "remove" and "put aside" can be construed
very differently—depending on the context. So here you have the context,
Mr. Hancock-Stefan. I trust that you are now disabused of any lingering
misapprehension that making room for the Qur'an implied on my part an
embarrassment about the Bible! If, moreover, my subjective state of mind
at the time had been one of embarrassment, would I have stood in the
pulpit for a public reading of Scripture? That I did (from Genesis)—as did
others (Professor Paul Rorem in the call to worship and Professor Mark
Taylor in the benediction, though not, of course, from the
pulpit)—suggests that the title of the inSpire article was likewise
inadvertently misleading. Imam Chebli did not "lead" the service. What
transpired was that our Muslim neighbor—in the context of Christian
worship—addressed the Seminary community on issues of enormous concern to
all people of faith and to people of all faiths in the immediate aftermath
of the 9/11 incidents. Be assured, Sir, that even though room was made for
the Qur'an on the pulpit, the Bible was nevertheless very much in evidence
that day in Miller Chapel.
Richard Fox
PTS professor of the history of religions
Richard Fox
PTS professor of the history of religions
Editor's Note: Many people responded to the story about
Robinson [spring 2002]. She received more than 20 cards and
letters, each of which she found very encouraging. She continues to
struggle; she continues to be thankful for life. And Robinson continues to
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The 6-year-old girl told the human services worker that she was in her bedroom doing homework on Wednesday when her brother and a 7-year-old cousin asked her to pull her pants off, according to a police report obtained by MailOnline.
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Indeed, it is.
Well, you can always scroll past my commentary if you wish. Others - especially those in bad situations currently - usually appreciate knowing they can talk to someone who does know...
I am not ashamed of what happened to me, nor to my daughters. It wasn't our fault, and if I didn't speak out and share my experiences it wouldn't stop the abuse, it would help to shove these problems back under the rug where they were for so long...
You are most certainly welcome. I'm glad my sharing with you may be able to help in some way. I'll keep your family in my prayers, for sure. Give your sister a giant hug, and tell her to stay strong. Mothers are not always the one to blame, and sometimes things definitely happen without us knowing about it... I don't know any mother that is absolutely omniscient.
I don't honestly know where some of these very young boys get these thoughts - they are so very young... Especially in the case you're talking about where there wasn't a big age difference.
In the case above, as well as the one I'm familiar with it was pretty easy to see that the older child was acting in more of a "ringleader" type position, and a child at the age of 7 may go along with things they would never think of, or contemplate doing on their own... I feel sorry for both of the younger children involved, and hope there is a way for the older boy to be rehabilitated.
Anyway, my best wishes to you and your family. I know the pain of estrangement all too well. {{Hugs}}
You're wrong, imo... This is not typical playing doctor. If it were just the 6 and 7 year old, I might agree with you (w/out the penetration part, of course) - as I agree that society is almost going around the bend as far as "zero tolerance" and the normal happenings between girls and boys at that age who are too innocent to know.
However, in this case you have an 11-year-old who is obviously old enough, to complete the act of rape, and definitely old enough to "direct" the interaction of the other child.
As horrible as it may seem, it's a fact, and it happens more often than people want to know... Talk to a few law enforcement officers if you have any doubts. The records are usually all sealed in cases like this, but many are quite as devastating as the ones where the details all become public knowledge...
Truly this is the worst possible outcome for her.
Honestly, the worst possible outcome would have been for the abuse to continue. I am not a fan of splitting up families, but the mother has failed her daughter by telling her to keep the secret. I praise the older sister for knowing the right thing to do.
Do I think it's possible she will find more happiness if the abuse has been stopped? I believe she has a far greater chance to. As for her mother being in jail, that will be up to a judge to decide, and the judge knows many more facts than we do.
In regard to her 11-year-old brother? I wholeheartedly believe that it is right for him to be held responsible for his actions. If it had been kept a secret - especially at his age, especially knowing that there are adults that would cover for him - he would be way more likely to continue the assaults, and perhaps branch out to other victims as he continues to age. I hope that now he gets the help that he needs to stop his abusive behavior, and learn proper behavior instead.
It appears pretty clear to me that they all need a lot of help, frankly. I'm a fan of reunification of families that have "lost their way" so to speak for various reasons. However, not if that reunification puts a victim at more risk of abuse or retribution for doing the right thing - which was to tell.
The brother will not be held responsible for his actions; that much I know for sure. That is no longer the 'American way.'
tinamina said: "There is such a thing as false memory.
Now Im wondering if I am wrong in my thinking."
Here's a link to an article regarding the McMartin preschool trial. My recollection from the time of the trial and afterward is that there was great scepticism created regarding the creation of false memories by over-zealous prosecutors.
Knowing of the many cases in which false confessions have been coerced from adult defendants, I can readily believe that prosecutors would use unacceptable means to get children to describe non-existent abuse.
Thanks for your info. The McMartin case is particularly informative. The "memories" sound more like dreams than reality, with the flying and flushing of toilets etc.
I kind remember this trial having been a CA resident at the time.
It would seem that some folks, even on Free Republic more interested in ensuring that the abuse the victims suffer by refusing to allow discussion of the crimes committed against them as opposed to exposing such wickedness to the light so that the victim may be cared for and the abusers punished.
As you well know, that comment was directed towards #6. If you don't think that some threads arouse prurient interests in some people, then you are very naive.
I agree with your observation. It's quite sad to say the least. Those are the attitudes that caused so many to suffer quietly in decades past. I refuse to be shamed, and I refuse to stay silent... Doing so only gives abusers more power. I have to wonder sometimes why some people are so vehemently opposed to discussions, then take time to post passive-aggressive statements, and then pretend they have not done so. Frankly, the behavior reminds me an awful lot of how abusers themselves attempt to control and manipulate society against their victims, and unfortunately, it even occurs among victims who have not dealt with their own abuse issues...
Anyway, thanks for your post. I'm glad I'm not the only one who recognizes how backwards that seems. As if a problem can be solved by simply pretending it doesn't exist, and that if someone is committed to attempting to solving problems and educating others is somehow wallowing in the gutter, or glorifying the behavior. That's what's really twisted, imo.
If you and Windflier wished to have a private discussion, and didn't want others to express their opinions to you in regard to that dialogue then why did you not avail yourself of FReepmail?
I am far from naive. You and windflier were speaking on this thread. Reading through your exchange it is rather hard not to see the opinions you two share of the subject at hand.
For you to even suggest that these are prurient interests, and that people here are pursuing discussion about them as "a purient interest" that people consider "noble", shows a severe lack of understanding, and dare I say, that attitude is more naive and offensive than anything I, or others have said.
Any person who is sexually aroused, or has lustful thoughts when reading about or discussing the issue of child rape, and incest have deep-seated problems, and need psychological help. Failing to discuss these things would block any chance for people to recognize that such feelings and behaviors are very wrong.
I am anything but naive, sir. And I resent being accused of being such. I clearly stated that these are not prurient interests and that if someone is aroused by articles of this nature that it is a sign of problems within that person.
That is not a failure to recognize that some people do have those tendencies, on the contrary, it is acknowledging the problem and properly naming it for what it is - thoughts and feelings about which should cause the person experiencing them to recognize that the behavior is not normal. The dialogue between the two of you on this thread is quite disgraceful, frankly. No matter who your comments were directed towards.
Again, if you wish to have a private conversation, and think that others commenting on what you have posted in a public forum, and on a public thread is "butting in", then avail yourself of the FReepmail system - that's what it's there for... That's pure common sense, imo.
Grow up, kid, and find something worthy to expend all that energy against. I addressed someone directly in a public forum, and you chose to answer for her. That's your right, as it is my right to tell you to butt out.
I'm not interested in engaging you on this topic, or on the question I posed to the original poster.
You need to relax
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Proponents of scientific wildlife management are collecting signatures to again put this issue on the ballot. That became imperative because anti-hunters, particularly the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) are trying to stop wolf hunts. Their first ballot attempt last year was defeated by legislation that included an appropriation to implement it. That effectively stopped them in their tracks because appropriations are not subject to the initiative referendum process.
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The company also announced its new VPX3-1701, a 3U VPX single board computer (SBC) based on a CPU that features dual 1 GHz ARM processors. According to Curtiss Wright, the VPX3-1701 will provide UAS with multi-GB/s data flows from board-to-board through the backplane interface and from the backplane to its on-board XMC site to support the acquisition, processing and distribution of sensor data.
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Skip to comments.Social Security Administration on Ammo Buy: 589 Bullets Per Agent Is Normal
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Social Security Administration on Ammo Buy: 589 Bullets Per Agent Is Normal By Penny Starr August 17, 2012
(CNSNews.com) Tracy Lynge, deputy assistant inspector general with the Social Security Administrations Office of Inspector General, said the order for 174,000 rounds of hollow point bullets is normal for the agency to use in training its 295 special agents and arming them as law enforcement personnel deployed in 66 offices around the country.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) posted a "Request for Quote for Ammunition" on the FedBizOps.gov website on Aug. 7. The request listed the bullets that SSA wanted as ".357 Sig 125 grain bonded jacketed hollow point pistol ammunition." The quantity listed was "174 TH." (See SSA order.pdf)
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For example, 290 agents training four times per year and using 150 rounds per training session would need 174,000 rounds, Lynge said.
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Actually knowing the requirements, this does make sense but the 750 million rounds being sought by the DHS is either about 75,000 rds per agent or there are more agents there then we know of.
600-rounds per shooter doesn't sound like all that many. I can burn through half of that in a couple of hours at the range.
The real issue is that people didn't know the SSA had shooters.
Oh, ok... they have too d*mn many "agents" then.
And they are using premium duty ammo in training? I think not. How hard do the armed social security workers train? Qualifying annually I understand, but are they going through some other kind of training? The whole thing (all the other massive ammo purchases) and NOAA uparming require a better explanation.
Why do they need hollow point ammunition to shoot at targets?
It's not the quantity of ammo that bothers me, it's the quality of the ammo.
You don't need premium grade ammo for training.
In any event, this is also typical government waste of money.
I train/practice with cheap .45 230 gr. ball ammo and I carry high-dollar stop-em-in-their-tracks ammo.
The feds should do the same.
Maybe the "Green" government can buy some 22 shorts too instead of always using full calibre ammo.
Just why do Social Security "agents" need to be armed? I would assume they are all just bureaucrats and not law enforcement officers so why have them armed? If there is some crime or suspected crime wouldn't they be working with the FBI or even local police? This is scary.
If you're serious and have the money to do it (or, well, somebody else's money), you train with what you carry - and you carry what you're willing to stake your life on. Getting shot at by a high-stakes felon-in-progress is not when you want to discover that your department-issued sidearm doesn't like "ashtray" JHPs all the time, refusing to cycle on 5% of 'em.
Yes, I've burned thru 2000+ rounds of JHP in one week of training before. Still would if I could afford it. SSA can afford it.
***The real issue is that people didnt know the SSA had shooters.***
Gotta do something with oldsters who have lived too long. Sarc/off
Actually, that's exactly what these bastards do. A friend of my family runs a fairly large, fairly well known shooting school in the upper midwest. We have heard his tales of Fedzilla Agents hiring him and his facility for various training exercises, showing up with a truckload of top-dollar JHP ammo, and burning through the lot in a weekend.
When did people start using Hollow points for practice?
Because high-stakes fraud happens, and police aren't versed in nuances of the Social Security law someone needs to know to take down a felon-in-progress and not lose key evidence in the process. Those agents are citizens too, and have a right to defend themselves while doing what sometimes is, in fact, a dangerous job. That there's a team of FBI agents present may not be comforting when hot Pb starts flying.
Ditto other agencies. Sometimes they have to deal with serious criminals. I don't begrudge those agents being armed and training appropriately. NOAA, SSA, DHS, etc have a few branches that can get into sticky situations.
Justification does not, of course, preempt all curiosity and concerns though...
When they started staking their lives on it.
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We all know this is business as usual....
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You see these images and ask why........
Your question should be, Why do I care.....
This is why you will either toe the line Misster Anderson, or you will be absorbed.....
"......my name is Neo!....."
Actually, the South Park officer makes more sense and is easier to portray without resorting to odd phonetic consstructions.........
I use mostly hollowpoints for practice. No real price difference, at least at retail.
Seems simpler to order one type of ammo rather than separate rounds for practice and enforcement. These aren't SEALs or SFOD-D, they're SSA Enforcement Agents. They're only going through 600 rounds a year ... I doubt technical round selection is a major component of their job.
Loading up, they know we will be real mad once they steal the election in November.
You are still affording it, albeit indirectly through taxes.
to stop Paul Ryan from pushing granny off the cliff.
"Why do they need hollow point ammunition to shoot at targets?"
Don't you see that circle on your forehead when you look in the mirror?
Well, speaking just for myself, I take the same rounds to the range that I keep in my magazines. I tried FMJ's once in this pistol, and it doesn't like them. Not one jam with self-defense rounds, but several just going through one box of the cheap stuff.
"I don't begrudge those agents being armed and training appropriately. NOAA, SSA, DHS, etc have a few branches that can get into sticky situations".
All of the listed agencies, are bureaucratic, as are many others now with their own private armies.
There is no authority for government to engage in the raising of private armies, nor is there authority to fund them. They are there strictly to go after "we the people".
Only someone with a very limited knowledge of the Constitution of the United States would be agreeing with the need for armed bureaucrats looking for work.
This is just one more example of a Congress that has shirked its responsibilities to the people for whom they work and from whom they receive their power.
The last time I checked, the second amendment is more for our protection from out of control government than it is for rogue police agencies to protect themselves from us.
Because you practice with what you carry. If the ammo / firearm combo you carry has feeding problems, you are better off finding out at the range.
Now - as to why the department of education and the SSA need guns at all.....
They sound like a bunch of dead-eyes to me..
If ya need to practice that often when you're dealing with older folks..
maybe ya need to lead 'em a little less..
Older folk ain't that fast.. unless they're going for their weapon.
Actually, 600 rounds per officer doesn't do much for proficiency. The military has been teaching Train like you fight and fight like you train for years.
My concern is that there are that many "armed enforcement agents in the SSA" and why the exotic caliber of .357 sig. The 9mm is fine for the army and the .40 S&W is good for the FBI. Whats up? I wonder what the gun purchases look like and if they have this many shooters for Ganny Cops, what other administrative agencies are now enforcement agencies?
Attempt to run up the price of ammo before the election so that the "peasants" cannot afford any?
When did people start using Hollow points for practice?
If you think about it full automatic weapons are not a problem in the general populous because it takes a government to provide care and feeding for them.
Show me.
Seriously. Where are you buying your ammunition? What caliber? Are you referring to loaded ammunition, or reloading components?
Your claim is completely irreconcilable with my experience buying ammunition ...
But that's OK. If you can show where, for example Hornady XTP loaded ammunition can be had for no more than 10% premium over same weight, same velocity ball ammunition ...
I'm very interested to know.
"When did people start using Hollow points for practice?"
This actually comes from the "...every round fired has a lawyer attached to it..." file.
Seems like centuries ago, the LAPD/Sherrif's reloaded their own practice .38 ammunition. Don't remember if they were full up .357 at that time, but the practice ammo was lead, and the carry was JS/HP.
Guessing now, but bet a lawyer made the case that training with target ammo, then loading up with "mankiller-carstopper-shreadding-hollowpoint" ammunition was a bad practice.
Enter "train what you carry" rules.
Not a bad idea for those that go about armed so long as inexpensive training ammo is available (reloads?). For agencies, it usually boils down to just buy extra of the carry, and train with that......meaning.....
The 9mm 147 gr hydrashock "subsonic" is a perfect example of an agency round. Works in everything, somewhat effective, and now that it has been manufactured for a bunch of years by the millions, less expensive than switching.
Hollow points become "training" rounds when training with them becomes the path of lease resistance against cost, function, cost, policy, cost, and cost.....
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If your ammo doesn't cycle your issue 5% of the time, why would they buy the junk ammo to begin with? Were they too stupid to test it before purchase?
SSA felony in progress is on the level of FRAUD, not a hell of a whole lot of violent crime in progress to begin with, so having a major shoot out sit likely.
Busting a major SSA fraud ring, they aren't going in alone anyway. They will have FBI or Marshall with them.
I buy ammo mostly at the Wal-Mart close to home — .45 and 9mm.
If there's a price difference, it wasn't enough for me to notice. I'd have to check the brands. I ain't all that brand loyal — Winchester, Remington, etc. Maybe Blazer.
OK. Thanks. That explains it.
The concern is YOUR ammo in YOUR gun. Most ammo may run fine in most guns for most users, but unless YOU have run YOUR ammo in YOUR gun to YOUR satisfaction, be wary of staking YOUR life on it. YOU do the testing, just like YOU fold YOUR parachute.
And sure, agents are not going in alone. Should "that moment" happen, it's YOUR problem, not theirs. Felons-in-progress may not be violent in the given crime, but may fast get there when resisting getting busted.
"The real issue is that people didnt know the SSA had shooters."
I don't think they do have "Shooters" I think like Barney Fife give them a couple of rounds to stick in a shirt pocket.
if your job included knocking on doors in the projects to see if granny really was alive and kicking at 101 or someong else was cashing her check... would you carry a gun?
"589 Bullets Per Agent Is Normal"
Where? In Afghanistan? Detroit? Chicago?
The military always gets nickled and dimed on ammo, but SSA, DHS, and other government agencies get more ammo than they need?
Why not? It's not *their* money paying for that premium ammo. Further, there's probably a procurement manager somewhere who got an office award for eliminating the redundant (cheaper practice) ammunition purchases.
"The real issue is that people didnt know the SSA had shooters."
They have their own "police" department that provides security for the SSA offices.
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ALPENA – Emergency personnel directed traffic away from a gas leak at Sunset School Saturday morning, according to a press release.
Alpena Fire Department personnel responded at 5:38 a.m. after a plow truck struck gas meter attached to the school, according to the release. The driver accidentally backed into the yellow hazard pole, breaking it off at ground level and then striking the gas meter. The accident broke the gas pipe off below the meter and the shut-off valve, and a DTE Energy crew had some trouble stopping the leak. City police redirected traffic away from the scene, and Hobbs drive was temporarily closed between Third Avenue and Grant Street.
After an attempt to seal it off with a press tool was unsuccessful, more gas company personnel were called to the scene, according to the release. They were able to slow the leak using a wood dowel, at which point police opened Hobbs Drive to traffic again. With the help of a hydraulic clamp wrench, the DTE crew was able to completely stop the leak. Firefighters and DTE personnel checked the school for explosive levels and ventilated the structure.
No one was injured, although the plow truck sustained damage in the accident, according to the release.


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Debates of April 5th, 2006
House of Commons Hansard #3 of the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was quebec.
- Question Period
- Agriculture
- Paul Davis
- Canadian Troops in Afghanistan
- Child Tax Benefit
- Conservative Party of Canada
- Young Canadians
- Agriculture
- Pauline Marois
- Conservative Government
- Canadian Armed Forces Encouragement Day
- Speech from the Throne
- Agriculture
- Robert Costall
- Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School
- Agriculture
- Public Works and Government Services
- Child Care
- Agriculture
- Ethics
- Taxation
- Agriculture
- Child Care
- Ethics
- David Dingwall
- Members of Parliament
- Taxation
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Older Workers
- Child Care
- Arts and Culture
- Public Safety
- National Defence
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Agriculture
- Chief Electoral Officer of Canada
- Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Committees of the Whole
- Requests for Emergency Debates
- Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
- Business of the House
- Resumption of debate on Address in Reply
2 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
As is our practice on Wednesday we will now sing O Canada, and we will be led by the hon. member for Bruce--Grey--Owen Sound.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Lynne Yelich Blackstrap, SK
Mr. Speaker, no one works harder than our agricultural producers. Today, these producers are rallying on Parliament Hill to demand action on the farm income situation. The government is listening.
Over the last six weeks the Minister of Agriculture has travelled across Canada to hear about the desperate financial situation facing farmers. That is why the first thing we did as a government was send out payments under the grains and oilseeds payment program. So far, more than 73,000 cheques totalling nearly $400 million have gone out to producers.
Additionally, we are committed to replacing CAIS with separate income stabilization and disaster relief programs that are simpler, more responsive and bankable. Until then, we will change CAIS to better suit the needs of producers. Plus, we have committed a further $2.5 billion in the next five years for our producers.
We will continue to show our commitment to farmers by creating an economic climate rewarding hard work and innovation. Farmers are our people and we are going to support them.
Paul Davis
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Michael Savage Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, NS
Mr. Speaker, I often speak about the great honour accorded me to represent a riding with a large military population. Today, as our men and women undertake a dangerous mission in Afghanistan, we are more mindful than ever of the sacrifices they make on our behalf. When a life is lost in the pursuit of peace, we all feel that loss.
No one feels that loss more profoundly than the family members of these heroes. On March 2, Corporal Paul Davis was killed while on patrol outside Kandahar. Shortly after hearing the devastating news, I spoke with his father, my good friend Jim Davis, of Bridgewater. In spite of his grief, he affirmed his absolute commitment to and support of our mission in Afghanistan and our military personnel on the ground. He addressed them the same day of his son's death saying, "I want them to know I'm 100% behind all of them".
These words of a grieving father remind us that the men and women of our armed forces stand up for us and that we should stand up for them and support their work to build a better and more peaceful world.
Canadian Troops in Afghanistan
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Claude Bachand Saint-Jean, QC
Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sorrow that we have learned of the deaths of Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan.
These soldiers were participating in the reconstruction of Afghanistan, a country that has suffered greatly and now seeks peace and democracy.
The Bloc Québécois offers its condolences to the wives, children, parents and friends of the men killed during this mission.
The Bloc Québécois salutes the men and women who are still deployed there and urges the Prime Minister to allow a debate in the House of Commons about the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. Citizens have the right to know the details of this mission so they can better support the soldiers who are putting their lives in danger there.
Child Tax Benefit
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Irene Mathyssen London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, there has been a disturbing increase in the number of women coming into my constituency office who have been abruptly cut off their child tax benefits. These women depend on this money to feed, clothe and house their children.
They are accused of lying and their private lives are placed under a microscope. They must find three separate individuals who will attest to their living situations, in some cases going back as far as two years. For women living in already difficult situations, this is not always possible, and it is demeaning to have one's private life on display to outsiders.
These women are often struggling. Some come from abusive relationships and are forced to seek proof from sometimes uncooperative spouses. To make matters worse, not only have they been cut off from critical income, but they are also being told to repay upwards of $4,000 to the government if they cannot prove they lived alone with their children.
Single, hard-working parents do not deserve this kind of treatment from their government.
Conservative Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jim Abbott Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Mr. Speaker, on January 23 the Conservative Party of Canada was given the responsibility of bringing Canadians' voices to Ottawa.
Canadians wanted a voice in Parliament for accountability, so we will table the accountability act, bringing an end to the culture of entitlement.
Taxpayers wanted a voice in Ottawa. We will cut the GST, putting more money in their pockets.
Law-abiding citizens have a voice in Ottawa now because Conservatives will crack down on crime and enact new, tougher bail and parole laws.
Families will have a voice in Ottawa. We will establish a child care support program that trusts parents with the best interests of their children.
Canadians demanding better access to health care will see our Conservative Prime Minister, in cooperation with the premiers, cutting down on health care waiting times.
Since 1993 it has been my privilege to represent the values of Kootenay—Columbia residents in Ottawa. I want to take this opportunity to thank my constituents and to affirm my commitment to be their voice in Ottawa in this 39th Parliament.
Young Canadians
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jean-Claude D'Amours Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to address the House today in recognition of some young students in my constituency.
On March 27, 2006, I was invited to speak with two sixth-grade classes at the Ecole Saint-Jacques as part of their social sciences unit. During my visit, the young students asked me many questions about the life and role of a member of Parliament.
I was asked many questions, all of them very interesting. This experience also showed me that we must spend time with our youth.
Indeed, Mr. Speaker, today's youth have many questions to ask, but rarely do they receive any answers. It is our duty to take the time to speak with the young people of our society and answer their questions, for they are our future.
Once again, I would like to thank all of the students and both teachers, Martine Martin and Michelle Gaumont, for their warm welcome. As I indicated to them, I am always willing to meet with school groups.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Kevin Sorenson Crowfoot, AB
Mr. Speaker, the Conservative Party of Canada stands up for farmers and has committed to take action to secure a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture following years of Liberal neglect.
Canada's grain and oilseed producers are globally integrated and rely primarily on export markets. These producers are vulnerable to international trade and science based regulation pressures. The Grain Growers of Canada will be in Ottawa from April 10 to 12. I encourage all members to meet with them. Grain and oilseed producers want to discuss their priority issues with Canada's elected representatives, including the need to foster a renewable energy sector in Canada.
Canadians want their own long term, economically viable and sustainable grain and oilseed sector. We also want the value added sectors that rely on Canadian grains and oilseeds. The Conservative Party of Canada is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Canadian farmers.
Pauline Marois
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Caroline St-Hilaire Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher, QC
Mr. Speaker, Quebec, and in particular the provincial riding of Taillon, recently turned an important page in its history.
Pauline Marois announced that she was retiring from political life, but her story will remain etched in our collective memory because of her contribution to the development of Quebec society during her prolific political career.
Pauline Marois will be remembered not only for her convictions, but for her intellect and her dedication to democratic values.
I had the privilege of working with this consummate politician. For women of my generation, Pauline Marois represents everything a woman can achieve. She has been an inspiration to me throughout my political career. Her unfailing commitment to Quebec, her great talent as an educator and her contribution to feminism in Quebec will serve as an example for me throughout my life.
On behalf of my Bloc Québécois colleagues, I pay tribute to Pauline Marois, a great woman, and wish her all the best in the future.
Conservative Government
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Daniel Petit Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles, QC
Mr. Speaker, after years of Liberal corruption, which threatened unity in Quebec , it is good to have a truly federalist government in Ottawa, a government that understands the importance of being open to Quebec, a government that really wants to work with the province.
The Prime Minister has already taken major steps by announcing that Quebec will have a seat at UNESCO and will participate in decision-making regarding our language and our culture. He has undertaken to deal with the fiscal imbalance faced by several provinces, including Quebec. This will allow Quebec to ensure its growth and prosperity.
Whereas the approach of the Liberal government to federalism was characterized by secret agreements, bribes and money slipped into envelopes, the approach of the present Prime Minister is distinguished by his efforts to achieve transparency and accountability.
With this government and this Prime Minister, Quebec will be integrated, its voice heard and its population united.
Canadian Armed Forces Encouragement Day
Statements By Members
April 5th, 2006 / 2:15 p.m.
Dan McTeague Pickering—Scarborough East, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Auriele Diotte, a grade 8 student at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Pickering, Ontario, for her thoughtful and heartfelt idea to create Canadian Armed Forces Encouragement Day, or as it is known by its acronym, C.A.F.É. Day.
Auriele hopes that by the first day of spring each year, grade 8 students across Canada will have assembled photos and words of encouragement inside a special scrapbook to send to members of the Canadian armed forces who are serving our country overseas.
In Auriele's own words, C.A.F.É. Day will enable younger generations of Canadians to come together to appreciate and thank our service men and women who regularly make tremendous sacrifices each and every day while placing their own lives at risk.
Auriele has received considerable support for her initiative. I know members of this House will agree that her efforts are to be encouraged as they show once again the gratitude, respect and appreciation that all Canadians, including our youth, have for the dedication and work of our soldiers both here and abroad.
Congratulations, Auriele. Best wishes for a very successful C.A.F.É. Day 2006.
Speech from the Throne
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Joe Preston Elgin—Middlesex—London, ON
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to applaud the Prime Minister for his vision that was laid out in yesterday's Speech from the Throne.
The Prime Minister has been consistent in presenting the five priorities of the Conservative government. The previous prime minister tried to be all things to all people. In one throne speech he made 56 promises, but kept few. Our government would rather keep five promises than break 56.
Under this government, Canadians will see guaranteed wait times, ensuring all Canadians get access to timely health care when they need it.
Canadian parents will receive true choice in child care with a $1,200 a year allowance. Unlike the Liberals' institutional day care scheme, we believe parents should have a choice in who raises their children.
Canadians will be able to feel safe in their communities. We will invest in front line police officers instead of a gun registry that targets duck hunters.
We will lower the GST and put Canadians' hard-earned money back in their pockets
We will introduce the federal accountability act. After 13 years of Liberal waste and corruption--
Speech from the Throne
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
The hon. member for British Columbia Southern Interior.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Alex Atamanenko British Columbia Southern Interior, BC
Mr. Speaker, I have just listened for a while to the farmers who are presently in front of the Parliament Buildings.
They are protesting, and rightly so, the fact that farmers across Canada cannot make ends meet.
I am encouraged by the statement of the hon. Minister of Agriculture this morning specifically on the need to the replace CAIS, but we need help now.
In my riding our apple growers are suffering because heavily subsidized apples from Washington State are being dumped in British Columbia. If we do not address the apple growers' concerns and those of other primary producers, we will soon be a nation which will lose its food security.
With regard to negotiations with the WTO, one of Canada's priorities must be to maintain our supply management program. Our independence is at stake.
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Paul Steckle Huron—Bruce, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday's throne speech outlining the government's priorities contained 2,449 words. Agriculture, Canada's second largest industry, was allocated a meagre 72. That constitutes a paltry 3% of the government's focus, and that level was only attained when pooled with aquaculture.
Clearly, 3% is unacceptable. Agriculture was already excluded from the Prime Minister's five top priorities list and now it has been relegated to less than 3% of the total agenda. Our farmers are in dire straits and they need our help. To survive, farmers need more than 3% of the government's attention.
Regardless of the amount of ink used in the throne speech, farmers are here in Ottawa today to tell the government that the ink they see is red. They are asking for a public investment in food security, risk management programs that protect against income loss. Most of all, they are asking the government to give to farmers what farmers give to Canadians each and every day: 100%.


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