Fast Edi Thoughts and Comments

Music

2012-02-01T00:42:00.000-08:00

Music is ageless, powerful, always alive and soul-healing. I recommend music to everyone.

Criminal Law

2012-01-29T20:26:00.000-08:00

Criminals in power can pass laws to make their illegal activities legal. On the other hand, they can pass laws to make your legal activities illegal. If they do it, it is legal. If you do it, it is illegal.

Door of Freedom

2011-12-18T23:35:00.000-08:00

Maybe the door of freedom is right in front of you, but you lack courage to open it and step out, because you get used to the comfortable prison where you have lived for too long.

Apple and Orange

2011-11-28T16:40:00.000-08:00

I am neither an apple nor an orange. Please be yourself and stop comparing. Develop your own consciousness and be unique and different.

Speed of Light

2011-11-24T02:14:00.000-08:00

Science fiction of yesterday becomes scientific fact of today. Impossibility of today becomes reality of tomorrow. Is it true that nothing can travel faster than light ? Untrue ! This belief held by the majority of people is being proved wrong. Yes, even Einstein could be wrong, or should we respectfully say that he didn't know ? Neutrino, a subatomic particle, is showing evidence that it can travel faster than the speed of light. If you ask me, I'll tell you that this is indeed how the advanced extraterrestrials are able to travel so fast, across very long distance in space, to visit other planets including Earth.

World Leaders

2011-11-19T23:28:00.000-08:00

We need world leaders with a large brain and a big heart, but instead we get too many with a big mouth telling big lies and making big empty promises.

We need peace makers, but instead we get warriors. Peace prize should be given to the peace makers, but instead we give it to the war makers.

Why Marry ?

2011-11-19T23:26:00.000-08:00

Why marry one ? Why not marry all or marry none ?

Rick Perry

2011-11-11T16:27:00.000-08:00

Rick Perry is done. Uh Uh Uh ... sounds like Bush !!! Sorry to say that going to Letterman and do the top 10 won't save you. You caused your own damage and political suicide. Please consider to follow Palin instead . You'll have money, fame and fun in the celebrity box, but very little chance in the political box. Bieber is your Dad ? It's not even funny !!!

No More Soldiers

2011-11-11T16:02:00.000-08:00

Kill all wars, not people !!! All the soldiers have become unemployed, really ? Congratulations ! Let's not only remember; now we can truly celebrate. Let's sing: all we need is love,love,love is all we need ♥ :)))

Torture

2011-11-06T01:46:00.000-07:00

So much B.S. If you did it, it was torture. If I did it, or if my boss told me to do it, then it was not torture.

If you did water boarding on a suspect, it was drowning torture. If I did it, it was only an enhanced interrogation technique. If you did it, it was a crime. If I did it, or if my boss told me to do it, then it was not a crime.

I am not asking for your opinion. I am telling you that torturing a human being, including water boarding, is immoral, unethical, inhumane and illegal. It is definitely against human rights and is very wrong.

Fatherhood

2011-11-03T23:55:00.000-07:00

The most honorable job for a man is being a father. He does not get paid. Instead, he must pay to keep his job.

Hillary on Gaddafi's Death

2011-10-25T03:22:00.000-07:00

We must never laugh at the death of a human being. So sad, so bad, to see Hillary Clinton being so jubilant over the death of Gaddafi. " We came, we saw, he died." ? What about the question on who killed Gaddafi ? Could it be " You went, you knew, you killed." ?!

Husband and Wife

2011-10-21T02:28:00.000-07:00

A friend of mine complains about her husband. She says being a wife makes her feel like she is the man's half-a-mother and half-a-whore. It makes me laugh. Maybe her husband feels like he is her half-a-daddy and half-an-obedient-son. Sometimes I wonder: is Marriage about Love or what ?

Politicians

2011-10-15T01:59:00.000-07:00

While politics itself is a dirty game, a blood sport, politicians are not without responsibility to maintain their integrity, and if necessary prove their being ethical, fair and law-abiding.Which politicians do you know who entered a mud pond and came out spotlessly clean ?

Religion and Politics (2)

2011-10-13T03:21:00.000-07:00

What I don't like is that they bring Religion into Politics. It makes the already dirty game stink!

Universal Love and World Peace

2011-10-09T15:24:00.000-07:00

A friend in Canada asks me why I sound so negative in talking about America. He questions why I seem to be so anti-America. And then a friend in U.S.A. argues with me that America is the richest country in the world (which is untrue) and that he is very proud to be an American.

Here is my brief answer: I am not anti-America or any country. I love all peoples, the whole humanity. I am against all wars and killings. I am against all religious and political bullshit. I support and promote universal love and world peace, a world of abundant resources to meet the need of everyone, not the greed of a few... Amen !!!

Not My Type

2011-09-28T01:56:00.000-07:00

Man: I love you very much. Will you marry me ?
Woman: Sorry you are not my type.
One month later
Man: I've won the lottery.I've become a multi-millionaire.
Woman: Really ? Sure, I'll marry you.
Man: Sorry you are not my type.

America: Land of the Rich

2011-09-26T02:03:00.000-07:00

Whoever said " America is land of the rich, by the rich, for the rich " seems to be telling the truth. How can 5% controlling 95% be a democracy ? Is USA a plutocracy ? What has USA become or what is it becoming ? I would like to hear from you.

Just a ride

2011-09-15T02:36:00.000-07:00

Be true to yourself. Everything else comes and goes. As Bill Hicks said: it's just a ride !!!

Philosophy of Life

2011-09-06T18:40:00.000-07:00

Here is my paradoxical philosophy of life: everything counts, nothing seems to matter.

What really matters is LOVE, above everything else !

Rejoice

2011-09-02T00:29:00.000-07:00

Rejoice, they are all dead and you are still alive !

Religion and Science

2011-08-06T09:17:00.000-07:00

While old religions keep dragging people backward, science continues to move things forward. Progress is a forward movement. Science trumps Religion every time !

Song and Apple

2011-07-17T11:20:00.000-07:00

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. A song a day keeps the shrink away.

Welcome to Canada

2011-07-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

Dear American friends: when USA was under the Bush administration, some Americans pretended to be Canadians when they travelled, yes, to avoid being shot at by the terrorists. Now Obama is having a hard time trying to put his "yes we can" to work: 14 million Americans are unemployed, over 4 trillions of dollars are owing in foreign debts, not to mention very expensive cost in health care.Do you want to come to Canada ? Mind you, we still have a Queen, if that doesn't bother you.

American and Chinese ABC

2011-07-01T03:57:00.000-07:00

American C means Capable, B equals Brilliant, A is Awesome !

Chinese C means Crap, B equals Bad, A is Acceptable !

You don't think so, do you? Well, Tiger Mom Amy Chua will certainly agree with me !

Future

2011-06-26T21:41:00.000-07:00

The argument about the future is rather futile, especially on a personal level. The future of every living human being is the same, which is DEATH. The big question is not about this life, but what will happen or not happen after our physical death. There are certainly many theories or propositions available for you to choose from. These theories and propositions came from many different sources, including philosophy, metaphysics, religion and science. It is up to yourself to pick the one that makes the most sense to you. You can even create your own theory and proposition. Meanwhile, before the future arrives, please enjoy your life, the here and now, and be very happy !!!

Asbestos

2011-06-25T04:38:00.000-07:00

Nothing is new.It's all about money and power, a game of politics and economics at the expense of people's health and well-being. Ban the use of Asbestos at home in Canada because it is an unsafe material and health hazard, but sell it to the Indians and developing countries and let the foreigners die.

Why does the Harper Government keep blocking international consensus in labeling asbestos as a dangerous element? Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe it is because the largest producers and exporters of asbestos in Canada are in Quebec.Will the Harper Government kill the asbestos industry in Quebec just because some poor Indian workers may get sick and die? Of course not. Will the Harper Government worry about the death of some foreigners more than the potential separation of Quebec from Canada? I don't think so.

Hockey Riot

2011-06-17T01:53:00.001-07:00

So bad so sad, not because the Canucks of Vancouver has lost the Stanley Cup to the Bruins of Boston, but rather the hockey riot has tarnished the beautiful image of Vancouver. Why such madness ? It is the loss of Stanley Cup, not Stanley Park !

Best Friend

2011-06-17T01:51:00.000-07:00

Who is your best friend ? You are your own best friend !

Stop Harper

2011-06-06T00:26:00.000-07:00

By now, that picture of Brigette DePape holding a Stop Harper Sign has become an iconic image. Brigette is the 21-year-old Senate page who walked out in front of Governor General David Johnston holding that sign as he read the throne speech.

There are different opinions about Brigette's action. Some think it is highly inappropriate and disrespectful.Others think she is inspirational and courageous.

I agree with Brigette that Canadian values would not favor military spending and war activities in foreign countries, while not paying attention and taking action to protect the environment at home.

In some countries, a person who would dare to do what Brigette did would be arrested and put to jail, even killed. Oh Canada, how I love thee !!!

This is my opinion: Brigette is not a villain. She is a heroine !!!

Love and Fear

2011-05-31T12:23:00.001-07:00

Join the Love Society, not the Fear Club. Good Luck !!!

Separation

2011-05-30T23:35:00.000-07:00

Separation is an illusion. We are all inter-connected. We are different parts of the same ONENESS forever and ever into eternity!

Answers

2011-05-28T04:39:00.000-07:00

Bullets and Bombs are not the answers. Love and Peace are.

Is Lady Gaga a man ?

2011-03-20T12:04:00.000-07:00

Is Lady Gaga a man? Is she an inter-sex or hermaphrodite ?

Some religious, conservative and primitive people have no love, no spirituality and no scientific understanding, yet they think they are superior and normal. They discriminate against the gay people, bi-sexual people and trans-gender people, but I have found that some of the greatest artists and musicians are actually these people.

What is the true meaning of Lady Gaga's song 'Born This Way'? Do you know anything about the rumor that Lady Gaga is partly a man ? I am just curious. Whatever Lady Gaga is, she is marvelous !!!

No Fly Zone

2011-03-06T13:49:00.000-08:00

NO FLY ZONE in Libya ? Why not create a NO FIGHT ZONE instead ? It is especially long overdue in the Middle East.

On second thought, it is long overdue for the whole damn world. Make the whole world a NO FIGHT ZONE, the sooner the better!!!

American News

2011-03-06T00:25:00.000-08:00

It is true. There are many T.V. and radio talking heads in USA who wear the label of being a journalist or news reporter, but they don't really report news. They tend to dramatize, moralize, sensationalize or humorize events.

In addition to watching news on mainstream American T.V. channels, Americans should also watch other T.V. news and news on the internet, in order to get some non-American viewpoints, and to have a better understanding about the fast-changing world we live in today.

In brief, Hollywood is not the world. Washington is not the world. America is not the whole world. In terms of world population, U.S.A. is only 5% of the world.

True or False ?

2011-02-04T03:28:00.000-08:00

USA is a free and democratic country - True.
The mission of USA is to spread freedom and democracy to the world - False.

The Pope covered up the sexual crimes committed by his bishops and priests - True.
The Pope is infallible - False.

UFOs are real - Some are, some are not.

Am I telling you the Truth ? Yes.
Do I know everything ? No.

Kill All Wars

2011-01-16T01:37:00.000-08:00

Kill all wars, not people. PEACE !!!

Human Puzzle

2010-12-25T23:26:00.000-08:00

People are like pieces of puzzle. Some fit, some don't, but they all add up to one and the same picture. It's pure joy when you find the pieces that fit.

Love is Colorless

2010-12-05T20:42:00.001-08:00

Love is colorless, like air. You take a breath and you know it's there.

Don't Stop

2010-11-14T12:01:00.000-08:00

The only true stop sign in life is death. Pause and make changes if necessary, but never come to a complete stop. Create another dream. Move on.

Beautiful Voice

2010-11-10T12:27:00.000-08:00

There is a beautiful voice in the cosmos which keeps spreading and expanding into the infinity of time and space: love and peace, you and me, love and peace, you and me ♥

Religion

2010-10-16T10:21:00.000-07:00

Religion is like wine. Abstinence will cause you no harm. Moderation may do some good to your health. Over consumption can lead to death, yours and others.

War and Love

2010-09-26T20:36:00.000-07:00

Some people think that war is a necessary evil. I disagree. I think war is an unnecessary evil.

War is a primitive activity, the worst kind of organized crime. It has no place in a truly civilized and advanced society.

On the other hand, love is a necessary virtue. Humanity can survive without war, but it cannot survive without love.

Poison or Medicine ?

2010-09-21T00:48:00.000-07:00

It is impossible to please everyone, but it is possible to please yourself and a few people that you love. Some people are very difficult to deal with. You give them medicine, but they think it is poison. What is your opinion or experience in this matter ?

Popemobile

2010-09-18T11:39:00.000-07:00

Why does the Pope stay in his Popemobile with a bullet-proof glass enclosure ? Why doesn't he come out ? Where is his faith in 'god ' for protection ? Please think about this.

Justice

2010-09-18T00:35:00.000-07:00

Justice is for all. Reverse discrimination is just as bad as discrimination: black against white, gay against straight, women against men.

Burn the Koran

2010-09-11T23:17:00.000-07:00

Pastor Terry Jones of Florida is chickened out. He will not burn the Koran, not ever, he says. Prime Minister of Canada Harper says " My Christ is a tolerant God ". USA President Obama is an eloquent man. He says one nation, one people, under one God.

Jones is really stupid. How can a person like this be a Christian pastor ? This is the time to hire Donald Trump to tell Jones " Terry, you are fired ! " Jones needs to have his head checked. His daughter is concerned about his mental health.

Harper is sincere, but tolerance is not good enough. Jesus teaches people about love, not just tolerance. His standard of love is very high. Love includes the love of our neighbors and enemies. We should not only tolerate people of other religions and beliefs. We should love them all.

Obama is the smartest, but he leaves out the atheists. One people, one nation is fine, but under one God is not fine, because that one people and one nation, USA, includes American atheists, who do not believe in God.

Dear friends, this is our world today. Are you laughing or crying ???

Love and Peace to all !

Belief

2010-09-11T17:01:00.000-07:00

Some people are against your belief not because they know you are wrong, but rather they are skeptical that you are right.

These people don't know what to believe, or they are just as doubtful in their own belief. They demand evidence from you to show that you are right, but they have no evidence to prove that your are wrong.

Therefore, live and let live. Choose your own path, and let others choose theirs.

What is it ?

2010-09-04T12:08:00.000-07:00

Some people have eyes but cannot see, not because they are blind, but because they wear the wrong kind of glasses. What they see is not what it really is.

SAP

2010-08-29T01:13:00.000-07:00

Scientists make things work. Artists make things beautiful. What do the preachers really do ?

Bitch a lot, a friend of mine said !

Two Big Mouths from America

2010-08-29T01:04:00.000-07:00

This is my opinion:

Jon Stewart has a big brain and a big mouth. He is smart and funny !

Glenn Beck has a small brain and a big mouth. He is neither smart nor funny !

What is the Difference ?

2010-08-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

What is the difference between a political party and a gang ? The former is legal, the latter is not.

What is the difference between lobbying and bribery ? Ditto !

What is the difference between democracy and plutocracy ? The former is a common brand name, the latter is a common reality.

What do you do, if you can't tell a lie, but you don't want to tell the truth either ? Talk like a politician !

Refudiate

2010-08-19T23:18:00.000-07:00

Is 'Refudiate' an English word ? Pretty Ma Ma Sarah Palin has just coined this new word, but what does it really mean ? I don't know.

What did Sarah Palin mean when she used this word for the very first time in public ? To refuse ? To reject ? To refute ? To repudiate? What is the use to create a new word which we don't know how to use ?

I don't like the sound of 'Refudiate', unless we change it into a Spanish word 'Re-fu-dia-te', but would the Spanish-speaking people accept it ? I doubt it. Well, at least it would mean something, sort of, like " Hey you, it is the Day of the Refugees!"

Sarah Palin is not alone. George Bush once used a non-existing English word 'Misunderestimate'. Did he mean to combine 'Misunderstand' and 'Underestimate' and turn them into one word ? Was he that clever ? I don't think so. Palin and Bush are not Shakespeare. I don't support the formal recognition of their newly coined words 'Refudiate' and 'misunderestimate' as acceptable English words.The sounds of the two words are not good and the meanings are unclear.If you are a professor in the English language, please tell me your opinion.

Eighty nine years ago, in 1921, U.S. President Warren Harding coined the word 'Normalcy' in his speech, instead of saying 'Normality'. I learned about this from a Professor in U.S. History. Now, it is normal to say Normalcy. I think this is O.K., because the sound of Normalcy is good, and the meaning is clear.

I propose the meaning of 'Refudiate' as " No No No. I don't know. Don't say anything against me. Say everything against anything which I am against."

Let's get rid of all the 'misunderestimation' and return to 'Normalcy', shall we ?
If you say 'No', I'm going to 'refudiate'. Puke !

Anne Rice Quits Christianity

2010-08-09T00:34:00.000-07:00

In the news,American author Anne Rice has quit Christianity. What a courageous woman! I am an ex-Catholic and ex-Christian myself. Like her, I saw so much hypocrisy in organized Catholic and Christian religions that I have quit. My intelligence and conscience would not allow me to stay on, to continue to live a lie in a religious box with so many untruths and unscientific teachings.

It is nonsense that the Pope is infallible, gay people are evil, men are smarter than women, and only Christians will be saved and go to heaven, and the rest of humanity being atheists and of other religions will all go to hell.

I said it last year, and I am saying it now again.If you are a closet atheist, please have courage and come out of the religious box. Set yourself free! If you are a Christian, you can still keep and practise all those good teachings of Jesus about love and forgiveness, without having to stay in the Christian box. You'll find less hypocrisy, and more freedom and honesty outside the box.

Again, in the end, the decision or choice is yours. I am just expressing my views and giving you some suggestions.

Iraq War

2010-08-08T14:17:00.000-07:00

I am shocked by some people who still think that Bush and gang 'did the right thing', by invading Iraq as a response to 911.Committing a war crime, or doing something illegal,causing the death of thousands upon thousands of innocent people,could not be doing the right thing.

Emotionalism, nationalism, political bias, economic gains, access to oil,religious bullshit - all these cannot change the illegality of the Iraq War.It was, still is, definitely illegal.

Is God a Snail ?

2010-08-05T01:03:00.000-07:00

After many years of diligent studies,observations and personal experiences,I have come to the conclusion that there is no supernatural God at all.

This so-called almighty God is supposed to be all-knowing, all-loving and all-powerful. If there is such a supreme being, then he indeed deserves our utmost admiration and worship, but if he does not exist, then why live a lie ?

Let's look at just one example, to answer the question on whether this so-called almighty God is all-powerful or not. Some fundamental Christians insist that the Bible is the words of God, who created the world in 6 days.Some theologians, biblical scholars and Christian experts explain that one day is 1000 years to God, so God completed his creation of the world in 6000 years.

Our computers can solve billions of operations in only one second.If it took God 6000 years to create the world,it was way too slow. Even if it were 6 human days, it was still way too slow.Is God a snail?

Advanced extraterrestrials exist, but a supernatural God doesn't.

Being Alone

2010-08-03T23:55:00.000-07:00

Being alone is not being lonely.It is untrue that you must have someone with you all the time.Being alone is necessary,in order to keep in touch with yourself and maintain a good mental and emotional balance.

Health

2010-07-30T00:22:00.000-07:00

Before anything else,Health is the most important.You can't be happy if you are sick, either mentally, emotionally or physically.

Yes and No

2010-07-24T23:57:00.000-07:00

Say YES if you can. Say NO if you must.

Negative and Positive

2010-07-11T23:59:00.000-07:00

Stay away from the negative people, places and activities. They will drag you down and drain your energy away. Stay connected with the positive people, places and activities. They will lift you up and give you a boost of energy. What is positive ? Love and Peace! What is negative ? Fear and War! For your own sake, please make a healthy choice.

G-20 in Toronto

2010-06-27T22:59:00.000-07:00

Please don't be misled by the images you saw on TV about G-20 in Toronto. Canada is not perfect, but it is a peaceful country with law and order. The majority are law-abiding citizens.Only some protesters are trouble makers with criminal intent. Some are hard-core riot junkies. They just enjoy the action like playing a violent video game.Unfortunately, it is not a video game. Violence in real life could lead to death.

War and Peace

2010-06-20T16:58:00.000-07:00

War is the worst kind of organized crime still committed by the technologically advanced but spiritually primitive humans. I agree with Benjamin Franklin, who said
" There was never a good war or a bad peace ". Let's choose Love and Peace !!!

Waking Dream

2010-06-20T16:50:00.000-07:00

The best state of being is neither sleeping nor staying awake. It is living in a waking dream. You are awake and dreaming at the same time. Life becomes a beautiful song. Love and Consciousness, not Fear!

Dziekanski and Taser Gun 2

2010-06-19T09:44:00.000-07:00

In the news, the Inquiry Commissioner Thomas Braidwood called this tragedy unbelievable and shameful. In this blog, I have written my thoughts and comments about this sad incident( see article on March 15,2009 ).

I am a good analyst.Just the same as I thought, the Commissioner said that using taser gun on the Polish immigrant was unjustified.

Dziekanski was a Polish immigrant with the shortest Canadian life. As soon as he had arrived in the Vancouver Airport, he was tasered to death by 4 police officers. Those officers should be criminally prosecuted and be held responsible for causing death to Dziekanski.

Lady Gaga

2010-06-15T02:56:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga is not only an artist, she is a unique piece of art. She promised this, promised this. She looks marvelous. If you try to imitate Lady Gaga, you may sound great, but you'll look ridiculous. Ma Ma Ma Ma !!!

Walking Through Desert

2010-06-13T10:41:00.000-07:00

The blustering storm of tomorrow will find a way, to become yesterday's gentle rain. Only yesterday is gone, and tomorrow, there is always another singer with another song.

Friends and Relatives

2010-06-05T22:31:00.000-07:00

Friends are better than relatives in the sense that you can choose your friends, but for relatives, good or bad, you have no choice. It just happened to you. What do you think ?

Tony Blair Defense

2010-05-03T23:50:00.000-07:00

It seems that the more religious and conservative people are, the more messed up they become. Politicians who are fervently religious and conservative often use god and religion as an excuse,to punish their enemies and justify their aggression against other human beings.Instead of following their so-called god of love, they go to war and kill their fellow human beings. Their god is rather money, power and greed !!!

We need more intelligent people of love and peace in this world, not hypocrites, bullies, morons,liars and killers. We need Spirituality which unites and liberates people, not religion which separates and imprisons people.

The Iraq war did not break out. It was manufactured by Bush and gang, including Cheney, Rice, Rumsfeld and more. These people and Tony Blair of UK are alleged war criminals, who told lies and played dumb that they did not know. Bush and gang broke many U.S.laws, international laws, human rights laws, the Geneva Conventions, even against and violated the U.S.Constitution and UN Charter, causing the death of thousands upon thousands of innocent people: Americans, Iraqis and people of other nationalities.

Regarding the Iraq war,Tony Blair's defense is an insult to people's intelligence and conscience. He said," This isn't about a lie, or a conspiracy, or a deceit, or a deception. It's a decision."

Can a murderer,rapist,bank robber and all kinds of criminals say something like Tony Blair did to defend themselves ? For example, if a bank robber went to rob a bank and killed some people, could he say " Hey, it was only a decision, OK ? Yes, I killed a few people, but it was only an accident, OK ? It was the result of friendly fire and collateral damage only." Call it the Tony Blair defense !!!

Some people may not be above the law, but they are beyond the law.It is very difficult to catch and prosecute them. Nobody seems to have the guts and means to bring them to justice.

If these alleged criminals think that they are innocent, then they should have no fear and worry to go to trial. I say 'alleged' because in the free world, one is supposed to be innocent until proven guilty.In some countries, you are guilty until proven innocent. If you happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, you got screwed.

Certainly the Iraq war did not break out. It was manufactured by Bush and gang. It was not an accident. It was the 'decision' of Bush and gang, and Blair's, to invade a sovereign country,Iraq, which had no weapons of mass destruction or direct link to 911. It was all one big lie !!! If Bush and gang, and Tony Blair all went to trial,I think they would be found guilty. Liars, murderers and war criminals would be their new titles. History will not speak well of Bush and Blair !!!

Wars

2010-03-24T01:25:00.000-07:00

Kill all wars, not people. Wars create wealth for a few but the death of many.

Tiger Woods

2010-03-01T01:14:00.000-08:00

It was so stupid that a doctor said Tiger Woods had brain decease. Other so-called experts, religious conservatives and 'normal people' said Tiger was a sex addict, deviant or pervert. It was the same stupid accusation against the gay people, the minority people of other sexual orientations different from the 'norm', and people with liberal and non-conforming views and beliefs.

If Tiger were single, then few would accuse him of being a sex addict, deviant or pervert. Instead, he would be a stud, a hunk, a rich and available bachelor, and a long line-up of women would go after him.

This is an interesting question for you: If Tiger were a real sex addict and had sex with his married wife day and night, every day, every night, then would those same accusers say that he was a sex addict? Probably not.

There is something wrong with this kind of logic, that real sex addiction with your married spouse would not be considered sex addiction; also if you were single or not married, you would be considered O.K. and not a sex addict; but if you were married, then even if you had only one extra-marital affair, you would be accused of being a sex addict, deviant or pervert.

It is sort of ironical and hypocritical really ! Why didn't those accusers simply say that Tiger was an adulterer, instead of giving him piles of non-scientific and stupid accusations. I do NOT think that Tiger is a sex addict. What is at stake is more about money, Tiger's image, his career in golf, and the livelihood, businesses and employment of many people, and has much less to do with his so-called sex addiction.

However, it was how the celebrities and public figures would typically deal with such private life issues which leaked into the public domain. They would apologize, feel sorry, and go to rehab, trying to seek treatment for their so-called 'brain decease' or whatever. Rehab ? I would rather say Resort!

There is so much more for me to say about this whole Tiger thing, but I won't proceed and elaborate. I just want to reiterate that Tiger is NOT a sex addict. He is perceived to be one, all because he is a married man and that he is Tiger. His sin, perversion, immorality, or 'crime', according to old conservative rules and views, is that he has committed adultery, that's all, but Tiger is NOT a sex addict. It made me laugh when I heard a doctor said Tiger had brain decease.

Real addiction of any kind is not good, not just about sex.It has nothing to do with whether you are single or married.

If I were a law maker, I would pass a law called ' Separation of Private Life and Professional Life Act', also known as ' My Private Life is none of your Business Act' or ' Your Private Life is none of my Business Act'.

Love and Peace to you all !

Baby, Doc and God

2010-02-26T22:25:00.000-08:00

There are always people who are against the progress of science, typically very religious people. Fortunately, most are not extremists and have not lost all their senses, so when they are sick,they still choose to see a doctor, instead of praying to god for cure.

Infertile people who want a child should adopt one, or see a doctor and fertility expert, to create a baby through science, not praying or expecting a miracle to happen.

Love

2010-02-03T00:48:00.000-08:00

Love is a great lecture but a lousy performance.

Be Free

2010-01-30T22:42:00.000-08:00

Live and let live. Be free to choose your own path, and let others be free to choose theirs. Love and Peace to all!

More Truth

2010-01-23T16:33:00.000-08:00

Nobody knows the absolute truth or complete truth, because truth is something infinite, both in time and space. Once you think you have found the truth, it is only one of many truths, and the next truth is waiting for your discovery. By all means look for the next door, but stop looking for the first or last door, and you will gain wisdom and peace.Truth includes the distant unknowns and the infinite unknowables.

Truth

2009-12-24T00:58:00.000-08:00

Truth is a bivalve like an oyster or clam. Some found it but failed to open it and take a good look. Others opened it but couldn't see anything inside, except for food. Only a few found and kept the beautiful pearl inside. People who became negative and spiritually blind could no longer see the beautiful pearl inside. It disappeared from their polluted mind.

Perfection

2009-12-19T07:11:00.000-08:00

Perfection is a myth. Nothing is perfect, which would leave no room for creativity, imagination, improvement and change.

One could be perfect at one point of time, at certain location, doing certain thing, but it is impossible to be perfect all the time and everywhere doing all kinds of different things. This simple truth tells me that there is no supernatural God, who is supposed to be perfect, all-knowing, all-loving and all-powerful.

Happiness

2009-12-17T23:24:00.000-08:00

There is no one specific reason for being happy. If you insist on giving a universal reason, then maybe happiness is simply being alive and conscious. Try helping others, fulfilling yourself and being creative; I believe they can enhance the happiness that already exists within yourself.

Seize the Moment

2009-12-16T01:32:00.000-08:00

A philosophical thought: Seize the moment and live, for what happened in the past cannot be undone, nor can it be recreated to be exactly the same as it was. Every experience is unique. It seems to be the best and most profound, if treated as the first and last. Waking dreams are better than sleeping dreams !!!

War

2009-12-13T12:58:00.000-08:00

It was probably a lie, if you were told that the wars were about god, religion, democracy, this and that, but had nothing to do with money, power and oil. Many so-called peace makers in this world were rather trouble makers, killers, money and power hungry go-getters and schemers. War is the worst kind of organized crime still being committed by the technologically advanced, but spiritually primitive humans.

In God We Trust

2009-12-13T12:55:00.000-08:00

Didn't I tell you that to some people, GOD means Gun, Oil and Drug ? Indeed the " GOD-believers" made huge profits selling those 3 things. Now you know the true meaning of "In God We trust" uttered by those people !!!

Climate-Gate

2009-12-04T01:04:00.000-08:00

Climate-Gate reminds me of a joke announcement: Due to the cold weather, the protest on global warming has been cancelled.

Sarah Palin

2009-11-18T00:10:00.000-08:00

The media keep asking if Sarah Palin will run for the office of U.S.Presidency in 2012.A typical question about her is whether she is qualified or competent to be the Commander-in-Chief.

My opinion is this: Sarah Palin is not qualified or competent to be the U.S.President, but then compared to whom ? If we use George Bush as a standard for comparison, then many people, including Sarah Palin,should be able to do a better job than Bush. If we use Hillary Clinton for comparison, then Sarah Palin is way behind in knowledge, qualifications, experiences and competence.

The office of the U.S.Presidency is not an easy job.The person who holds this office cannot think,talk and act only in narrow,limited,parochial,personal,or local ways.The job is not just about protecting yourself, your family, your friends, your local community, your political party, your state, or even the whole America.It has to go beyond, as the world has already become a global village, in which all nations are inter-connected socially, culturally, economically, politically and in so many ways. China's rising is certain, but America's decline is not. These 2 great countries, plus others, must rise up and work together, for the benefit of Planet Earth and the whole humanity.

The problem with Sarah Palin is that she has moved out of the political box, and moved into the celebrity box. She has quit her job as Governor of Alaska and become a well-paid author, speaker, celebrity and sort-of diva. No doubt she is a pretty mama,but to be the U.S.President? For money and fame, she'll continue to have an easy ride, but for political power and prestige, I don't think it will be that easy for her to be a "come back kid". All said, Sarah Palin is not a stupid person, so no one should completely write her off.

I heard rumors that Dick Cheney would consider running for the office of U.S. Presidency in 2012. Oh No, please ! I would rather have Sarah Palin over Dick Cheney, wouldn't you ? Sorry Sarah, if you compete with Hillary for political office, I predict that you will lose !

Love and Peace to all, even to you Bush and Cheney ! To borrow a Christian saying " We hate your sins, but we love you the sinners!". Repent and stop torturing and killing people !!!

Infinite Time and Space

2009-11-02T01:54:00.000-08:00

By all means look for the next door, but stop searching for the first or last door, and you will gain wisdom and peace.

There is no beginning and no end. Time and Space are the same piece of gum, however you chew it, which is infinite !

As Carl Sagan suggested, instead of believing in god or gods, why not save a step and accept that this universe has always existed.

God believers are like children watching a magic show, believing that something came from nothing and appeared from nowhere, which could not be the real truth. Something would not have come from nothing. Even the magician was also something, who could not have come from nothing.

Marriage

2009-10-24T04:21:00.000-07:00

Marriage,the traditional or old-fashioned kind,is becoming obsolete or outdated. It is a tricky game, the same old game. One spouse wants to own and control the other, but refuses to be owned and controlled. One spouse imposes restrictions on the freedom of the other, while refuses to give up his or her own freedom.

It is fundamentally wrong to believe that you can own another human being, or be owned. The primitive master-and-slave relationship should no longer be allowed in a modern free society.

Marriage should be changed from "ownership" or "possession" into something like a "leasehold tenure". It should expire annually, on the anniversary of the wedding date or marriage registration date. The couple must agree to renew it for another year, otherwise it automatically expires.

Marriage without Love doesn't work. Love without marriage does. The answer is not about being married or single. The answer is LOVE !

Eating

2009-10-22T01:56:00.000-07:00

Eating, besides necessity, is for pleasure, not a task. I say Yes to quality and No to quantity. Bon Appetit !!!

World Citizenship

2009-10-04T19:20:00.000-07:00

In the future,if we survive,there will be only one World Government with one Citizenship: Human Earthling !!! You won't be able to find another country on Earth to fight with. We will be the citizens of the one and same country called Earth. A few peaceful and loving people have already gained this world citizenship in advance, sort of. Are you one ?

One side of the human coin is war,fighting,killing and self-destruction. The other side is a golden age of truly advanced civilization with universal love and world peace. Head or Tail, what do you think, can you tell ?

Negative and Positive People

2009-09-26T08:27:00.000-07:00

Some people are so negative that when they appear,the temperature drops, the air feels stuffy, and the light dims.The surroundings become dark and cold.

On the contrary, some people are so positive that when they appear, the surroundings become warm and bright, and the air smells fresh and aromatic.

Negative people can pull you down and drain your energy. Positive people can lift you up and give you energy.

Religion and Spirituality

2009-09-20T02:33:00.000-07:00

To me,Religion is false Spirituality, and Spirituality is true Religion.Religion separates and imprisons people.Spirituality unites and liberates people.

GOD means Gun, Oil and Drug

2009-09-06T13:09:00.000-07:00

In the news, 1 out of 4 homeowners and renters in U.S.A. are late in mortgage or rental payments. America, America, what have you done ? Where is this God who is supposed to bless America ? The truth is that there is no God who bless America or any country. The mess in this world was rather created by the humans themselves. GOD to some people means Gun,Oil and Drug.

Michael Jackson and 3 Kings

2009-07-08T21:02:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson is the King of Pop. Would you or anyone challenge this extraordinary claim ? Who would argue about this world-wide recognition ?

There is a man called Peter King who blasted MJ by saying that " he died, he had some talent, fine. There is nothing good about this guy ". This guy, the King of Pop, is Michael Jackson, so who is the other guy Peter King who blasted this guy ? Well, Peter King is a U.S. Republican Congressman (NY). His descriptions of MJ were so negative and extreme that it probably made many people mad. It probably hurt not only the Jackson family but also millions of fans all over the world.

"He had some talent". Wrong. Michael Jackson had huge talent, not some. "There is nothing good about this guy". Wrong again. There is not only something good, but many things good about this guy: being an extraordinary man, son, father, brother, uncle, relative, friend, excellent entertainer, singer, songwriter, music producer, dancer, artist, creator, philanthropist, idealist, promoter of love and world peace, and being a positive unifying force for humanity. He made many people happy and the whole world feel alive and connected.

Peter King complained that the media and the world honored and paid tribute to a "low life", while people like US troops fighting overseas were ignored. Wrong again. The life of Michael Jackson was anything but a "low life". It was a "very high life", "a very extraordinary life", but not a "low life". It is also untrue that US troops fighting overseas were ignored. The U.S. media never stops reporting news about U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and other parts of the world. U.S.A. has about 1000 military posts outside its own soil. It is impossible to ignore and not to report U.S. military activities in the world.

Peter King said we should give the U.S. soldiers the credit they deserved. But shouldn't we also give Michael Jackson the credit he deserved ? Mr. King said he wished the media would honor people like teachers in rough neighborhoods, AIDS clinics volunteers, police and firefighters, and US troops serving overseas.

This kind of wishful thinking and 'cherry picking' mentality is rather stupid really. How can you compare an apple to an orange and many other different kinds of fruits ? Michael Jackson is not only an apple, but a very special apple.

Shouldn't we honor all teachers, and not only those who work in rough neighborhoods ? Shouldn't we honor the doctors, nurses, and all kinds of volunteers and workers of different kinds of charity, and not only the AIDS clinics volunteers ? Shouldn't the Americans honor all U.S. soldiers, including those stationed on home soil and the veterans, and not only those serving overseas ? Mr. King implies that Michael Jackson is not a hero, but the real heroes are those examples on his list, including the police and firefighters, and U.S. troops serving overseas.

Mr. King said too many people in public life have made fools of themselves, by talking about Michael Jackson as if he was a hero. Look, the whole world is talking about Michael Jackson "as a hero", not "as if he was a hero". Mr. King, a person in public life, may be making a fool of himself instead. Obama's comments about Michael were much wiser than Mr. King's. He mentioned Michael was a great entertainer, but avoided talking about his personal life.

Mr. King asked a stupid question " What are we glorifying for?" He just didn't even get it. The world is not glorifying for war, fighting and killing, but fun, unity, love and peace.

What is a hero ? Yes, we should respect the police, for keeping law and order. Yes, we should respect the firefighters, for saving lives and properties. Yes, we should respect the soldiers for their fighting for freedom and defending their country (but not fighting an illegal war, or so-called holy war, and participating in an invasion of another sovereign country, causing the death of so many innocent people).

Please think about this: these people are simply doing their jobs, right ? So why keep saying that they are the heroes ? I can give you a very long list of heroes, if you define a hero as someone who simply does his or her job and duty. How about the doctors and nurses who look after the health of people ? How about the pilots who fly you all over the world ? How about the bus and taxi drivers and public transit workers, who take you to different places ? How about the farmers who grow food for you to eat ? How about the garment makers who create clothes for you to wear ? How about the builders who build the homes for you to live in ? How about the ordinary parents and workers who work so hard to raise their children and provide for their families ? The list can go on and on. Are these people not also heroes ?

I would rather define a hero as someone who did something good and extraordinary, to help and benefit other human beings, animals, the environment, the world, the Universe, beyond his or her duty and job requirements. If a policeman caught a thief and saved a life, that was his job. If an ordinary citizen caught a thief and saved a life, that was not his job, so he deserved more than a policeman, to be called a ' hero '. If a life guard saved someone from drowning, that was his or her job. If an ordinary citizen did the same thing, he or she would deserve more than a life guard, to be called a " hero ". Examples are endless.

The point is this: Michael Jackson was not "as if" or pretending to be a hero. He was, still is, a hero. His job was to entertain. It was not a job requirement for him to be a philanthropist and promoter of love and peace. It is O.K. if you think he should not be called or treated as a hero, but there is no way that you can win, if you argue about the fact that he is "The King of Pop".

Mr. Peter King blasted Michael Jackson, accusing him that there was nothing good about him, and that he was a pervert and child molester. I was shocked to hear these words which Mr. King actually used. I was disappointed and felt sad, because Mr. King is a Congressman and lawmaker, yet his statements have no legal sense and no legal effect at all. They were rather some personal moral judgment, and untimely political statements, out of his own speculation and presumption.

Regarding Michael Jackson being a child molester or not, one could only speculate. A pedophile is someone who has a sick mind, and who cannot control himself, and his behavior is compulsive, obsessive, addictive, and repetitive. This doesn't even fit the profile of Michael. My speculation is that Michael was a child-like person, because he did not have the normal kind of childhood that we had. He started working when he was only a child. He created Neverland, a world of innocence and pure fun, to re-live his lost childhood. He turned fantasy into reality. He was able to do that, because he had the imagination and could afford to do so.

Am I absolutely sure that Michael Jackson was not a child molester ? No, I am not absolutely sure. I can only speculate. However, if you look at the matter from the legal point of view, Peter King's negative statements against Michael were really stupid. Michael was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005. Why did Mr. King insist that Michael was guilty? A U.S. law maker didn't even understand the U.S. legal process ? What a disappointment! In law, Michael was not guilty. He was not a child molester. Certainly, you can keep on speculating and arguing forever, but it has no legal effect at all. The case is closed, nor can it be re-opened now, because Michael is dead.

If you know Michael's defense lawyer, maybe you can ask him, and he will be able to explain to you why Michael was found not guilty. I don't know Michael's family, but I met his personal magician, who said that Michael was innocent.

Peter King asked a question " Would you let your child or grandchild be in the same room with Michael Jackson ? " Donald Trump, a very sharp and wealthy businessman, sort of answered that question. He said Michael was very smart and talented, and he loved children, and Mr.Trump let his own children play with Michael and his children.

I like Larry King of CNN. He has interviewed many different kinds of people. He is always calm and relaxed, articulate and never becomes presumptive and judgmental. He would not blast his guests like Peter King did to Michael Jackson.

The King of Pop, Peter King and Larry King - which King deserves your love and respect ?

Last but not least, in this world, there are generally 2 kinds of people: those who live in Love, and those who live in Fear. To which of the 2 groups do you belong ?
And the 3 Kings ?

Good Day !

Religion and Politics

2009-07-02T01:51:00.000-07:00

Religion and Politics are 2 difficult topics to talk about. Suddenly people would lose their senses and become rediculously emotional and unreasonable.

Celebrate

2009-06-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

Just being happy and alive is a reason to celebrate. Don't let the negative and unfriendly people spoil your day.

$50 Million Lottery Win

2009-05-23T02:41:00.000-07:00

13 workers in Alberta won almost 50 million dollars in a recent 649 Lottery in Canada. Each received a share of $3.8 million.There was a lot of buzz. I found some statements made by people were rather amusing and untrue.

A winner, when being asked on what she would do with so much money, said she would buy some new shoes. Nothing wrong with the answer really, but did she appreciate that it was a big question ? One would expect a big answer to a big question, like using the money to purchase a new car or a new home, pay off a mortgage, pursue an education, travel to see the world, give a helping hand to friends and family, start a new business or creative project, or do some charitable work and so on. Instead, it was a small one-item answer about buying some new shoes, and nothing else! Perhaps, it had not sunk in yet for her, that she had really won the lottery, when she gave her small one-item answer to the big question. Certainly she would not have meant to use the whole $3.8 million to buy some shoes and nothing else. I mean $3.8 million can buy a lot of shoes, my friend !!!

A co-worker who was not part of the winning thirteen said he was glad that they won, and not him. He said they needed the money more than him. Really ? While he would be happy for the winners, like many of us do, did he really mean it, when he said that he was glad that they won, and not him ? Would it be more believable if he said he was happy for the winners, but wished that he also won? Lottery players may not all need the jackpot and big money, but would any player play to lose and wish somebody else won instead? I mean everybody would wish to win the lottery, or something, including those who did not even purchase a ticket. Who wants to be a loser and not a winner ? " I wish I was part of the lucky winning team " would be a more believable and sincere statement than " I am glad that I am a loser and non-participant, and someone else won ".

One person said "with that kind of money, the winners can do anything they're damn pleased". It made me laugh. See, you can say $3.8 million for one person is a lot of money, but you can also say that it is not that much. Everything is relative. As my good friend Willie says, hey, it all depends on what kind of lifestyle you want. To the super wealthy like Bill Gates and other billionaires, $3.8 million is only a small amount. To an average worker who suddenly won $3.8 million, it is indeed a lot of money, but to say that you can do or get anything you want with the money is definitely untrue. There are non-material things which you cannot buy with money, like true love, self-worth and happiness. For material things, the luxurious items, I'm afraid to say that $3.8 million is such a small amount that it can kill your ' I am so rich' feeling in no time.

Think about this: Canadian $3.8 million is about U.S. $3.3 million. Oops, you have just lost half a million dollars ! Do you want to buy a private 747 Boeing Jet ? That will cost you US $200 million. Want to go to space and become a space tourist ? It will cost you US$20 million.

Well, forget about the sky, you just want to stay on the ground, right ? Do you want to buy the beautiful 123 rooms L.A. Mansion from Candy Spelling ? Her asking price is US$150 million. Let's say she will give you 50% discount, the greatest half-price deal you can ever get. It will still cost you US $75 million.

Oh you have decided to do some traveling first, and purchase a home later. Want to go to Hong Kong, Dubai, New York, Las Vegas and Paris ? Where else ? Oh, you are now a millionaire, so you want to stay in a first-class luxurious hotel room ? Fine, that will cost you US$6,000 to US $25,000 a night.

The trip is over. Now you want to buy a home. You think Candy Spelling's mansion on sale is beyond your reach. You want something cheaper. Well, in the major cities, that will cost you at least a million dollars, I mean a decent home for a millionaire. Oh, you have changed your mind now, you don't want to purchase, you want to rent an apartment instead ? Want to live in the Joyce Apartment in Barcelona ? That will cost you US $125,000 a month. Is there anything cheaper ? Try the Pacific Place in Hong Kong. It will cost you only US $63,500 a month.

The approximate dollar figures I am giving you here may not be current and accurate, but that's O.K. You probably have got the point I wanted to make, which, as I said earlier, is this: there are things which money cannot buy, like true love, self-worth and happiness. As for material things, as my good friend Willie says, it all depends on the lifestyle you want. Therefore, again, you can say that $3.8 million is a lot of money, but you can also say that it is not that much. It all depends !!!!

Good luck to you !!!

Fast Edi

Raelians won, Journal de Montreal lost

2009-05-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

Raelians have won an invasion of privacy court battle against Journal de Montreal in Quebec, Canada. This is good news not only to the Raelians, but also to other religious minorities, faith and spiritual groups, and people concerned with freedom of belief, invason of privacy and human rights. Certainly the Raelians are celebrating.

The judge, Charles Grenier's understanding, in summary, about what Rael and the Raelian Movement are all about is very good. No bias, no prejudice, no stupidity:

"Let's simply remember that Rael, who was born in France, claims to be the product of the union of an Eloha, a member of family of extra-terrestrials, the Elohim, and an Earthling, and that after having received the good word (from the Elohim), who presented themselves to him at the beginning of his adult life, he gave himself the mission of preparing the Elohims' return to Earth and creating favorable conditions for humans on Earth for their eternal care by them".

Intrusive journalism, particularly of the sneaky and dishonest reporters, by using false identity, bad motives and clandestine methods to get and release information, which violates people's privacy is simply wrong.

Nowadays, the media don't seem to care too much about facts, people's privacy, and freedom of belief. They tend to dramatize and sensationalize the stories, the news, in order to attract the readers or viewers, to make sales. The objective seems to be making money, not about news reporting.

There is a big difference between the release of already public information to the public, and
the release of private pictures, information and data to the public without the approval of the private owner(s).

The media, especially the mainstream media, should learn to become more ethical, professional and fair in their news reporting, instead of giving everything a negative spin and distortion. News reporting should be factual, truthful, balanced and professional. It is not fiction writing.

Obama and Bush Mess

2009-05-03T16:44:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is tough for Obama to clean up the Bush mess, but Bush and gang must be prosecuted or pardoned, for all the laws they have broken, otherwise the integrity of the US Presidency and good old image of America to the world could never be restored.

This Bush-it must be dealt with, not pushed aside or ignored. One cannot move forward until and unless the shit of the past has been cleaned up or properly dealt with.

Madonna's Adoption of Malawi Child

2009-04-16T14:55:00.000-07:00

First and foremost, adopting a child is a loving act. I was sad to hear that a few people accused Madonna of child abduction or kidnapping. It is simply untrue. Being a celebrity gives one certain advantages, but reverse discrimination could also occur. In other words, if you are rich and famous like Madonna, a few envious people would create some unfounded negative feelings against you. Celebrity bashing is a popular sport in some countries like the UK and USA.

Madonna's application to adopt Mercy James from Malawi has been rejected. It is now under appeal. Yes, let the legal process take its course. My understanding is that a potential parent must be a resident of Malawi for certain period of time, before the suitability can be fully assessed and determined. I agree that no exception or special favor should be given to Madonna just because she is a celebrity. On the other hand, why is such resident status required, in order to assess and determine the suitability ? Either the law should be changed, or Madonna should indeed be allowed to appeal. Anyway, to meet such resident status requirement is not that difficult. Madonna can simply live in Malawi for a year or so to meet that requirement.

As to the question about suitability, we only need to ask a few simple questions: if the adoption is approved, will Mercy James have a better life under the care of Madonna ? Will she have a better living environment, better education, better health and better life ? Or let us ask those questions in reverse: if the adoption is approved, will Mercy James' life become worse ? I say no, if the adoption is approved, her life will not become worse. It will become different, but not worse. And there is an excellent chance that her life will become better.

The old-fashioned view that a child must be raised by a father and a mother has already become outdated. Many single mothers and single fathers were able to raise their children successfully. The accusation that Madonna is a divorced woman with no husband does not change the fact that she is still a very competent woman. She even took her first adopted child David Banda from Malawi to visit and see his biological father there. This shows that she is a sensitive woman with warm feelings, and did not kidnap David away to own him and callously cut him off from his tie with his country and father of origin.

I disagree with those who said that Madonna is a bully. I think she is a confident and competent woman, but not a bully. Again, adopting a child and raise him or her as your own is a loving act. It is good for rich and advanced countries to help the poor and developing countries. It is wonderful that rich and loving people will help the poor and needy people. Spending time and money to give love and life to others, is much better than wasting time and money to create bullets and bombs, and go to war to kill our fellow human beings. Good luck to you on your appeal Madonna !!!

Dziekanski and Taser Gun

2009-03-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

By now, the whole world has watched the news that Dziekanski, a new immigrant from Poland to Canada, was tasered to death at the Vancouver Airport.

This is my arbitrary dissection of Dziekanski's name, which spells his own fate: can you see ' die ' in Dzie ? Also, the Z is the last alphabet, the end. 'Kan' means 'Kanada', the transliteration of Canada. 'Ski' refers to a sport or popular activity in a cold country with snow. His name means he will die in Canada.

My dissection of the name is rather arbitrary. I admit it is a play of letters and words. It has nothing to do with Science or Religion. It has nothing to do with prophecy or astrology. It just happened that the name Dziekanski kept coming back to my mind, when I thought about police brutality or use of excessive force. The letters of the name separated themselves, showing repeatedly in my head the fragments of Die, Z, Kan and Ski, and I was trying to make some sense out of it. Call it a co-incidence, fate, or whatever, but my concern is not about the name of Mr. Dziekanski. My concern is about Police bruatality or use of excessive force.

Canada is not a bannana republic. It is a democratic and free country. The R.C. M.P. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) are well regarded. It is a positive symbol of Canada. However, no country is perfect in this world. You can find corruption and failure everywhere, yes, even in Canada.

In this particular incident, the man was tasered by the Canadian Police more than once. My opinion is that the Police used excessive force against this new immigrant from Poland. Poor man, he was an emigrant to Canada with the shortest life ! As soon as he had landed in Canada, as a new immigrant, he died. Maybe, the taser was not a direct cause of his death, I don't know, but it would be a reasonable presumption, that the use of taser on him would have expedited or indirectly caused his death. If you used the taser, or stun gun, on a person with poor health, you would cause the death of that person, either directly or indirectly.

It looked rather stupid, for the police to defend themselves, by saying that Mr. Dziekanski held up his hands, as if he was telling the police that he didn't care, hell with you guys ! The police even said that he was holding a stapler, as if he was trying to use it as a weapon to attack them. My views ? Holding up one's hands could mean different things. To the police defending themselves, it could mean " I don't care, go to hell you guys ! ", but to others, it could mean " I surrender ", or " What do you want from me ? I am giving up. I am not a dangerous man. I am only a new immigrant."

I watched the news about this Dziekanski incident many times. The man did not look dangerous to me. He looked tired and confused. He could be frustrated, even frightened and culture-shocked coming to a new country. Perhaps he didn't speak English, and was not able to communicate with the police effectively. Just imagine you were the man, who came to a new country, and suddenly four policemen appeared and came after you. What would you do ? What could you do if you didn't know how to speak the language of your adopted country ? All these factors must be taken into consideration, before jumping to conclusion that he was a dangerous man trying to attack the police. I look at the incident the other way around: the man was not trying to attack the police or anyone. He held the stapler, just in case, to protect himself, to fight back, if the police would attack him. He was frustrated, tired and confused, and nobody came to help him.

If I were the judge, I would not accept the police's excuse or presumption that the man was dangerous, holding a stapler, trying to attack them, or it would cause serious danger to the public. If he were holding a knife, it would be different. It would justify the police in using the taser on him. If he were holding a gun, it would justify the police in using not only a taser, but a real gun.

The point I want to make is this: don't tell me that 4 policemen would not be enough and able to control and subdue one man !!! It would be incompetence, don't you think ?

Well, I don't think the police should be charged with murder. They would not have an intention to kill the poor man. They were probably thinking of only doing their job, but sadly, they were being overly enthusiastic. It was an 'overkill' that they over-used their authority by using the taser and excessive force. The poor man was tasered not just once, but a few times. I think the family of the dead man should be allowed to sue the police for being negligent and using excessive and unnecessary force causing death.

The Police should change their policy, in disallowing or restricting the use of taser on unarmed people, who post no immediate danger to the police or the public.

What is your opinion ?

Edi Lee

Throw a shoe at Bush

2009-03-12T23:46:00.000-07:00

Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi man who threw shoes at George Bush has been sentenced to 3 years in jail. His crime ? Assault of the head of a foreign state ! But he became a hero of the Iraqi people.

My views: Politics and the Law have a strange connection, mutually affecting each other. I use the word 'Law' instead of 'Justice' , because I don't believe there is any perfect justice available, in the current legal systems. Well, it is still better than having no laws at all.

When it comes to Politics, it often depends on which side you are on, in debating who is right and who is wrong. In litigation, it also depends on which side you are on: are you the plantiff or the defendant ?

There is no perfect objectivity or impartiality in either Politics or the Law. Often it became a game of power-struggle, tough bargaining, deal-making, and controlled optics, in creating an outcome which appears to be nice and fair. Appearance of being nice and fair, however, is not necessarily the same as actually being nice and fair, which can satisfy all parties.

In this example, it is rediculous to the Iraqi people that al-Zaidi has to go to jail for 3 years, for doing something which exactly represents their sentiment against Bush and his gang. On the other hand, I don't think we can expect the judge to simply set a-Zaidi free. That may offend U.S.A. and the Bush-supporters (how many ? very few, I think). There is a way out: al-Zaidi should appeal, or the Iraqi people, his supporters, especially the journalists and reporters, should make a request to the Iraqi Government, either the President or Prime Minister, for an unconditional pardon.

Did Bush get hurt ? No, that seems to be the only thing that he did well, sucessfully ducked and avoided being hurt by the flying shoes. If al-Zaidi should go to jail for 3 years, I think Bush should go to jail for at least 30 years, for breaking so many laws: U.S. laws, the U.S.A. constitution, international laws, UN Charter, human-right laws, and military laws. Bush and his gang caused the death of thousands upon thousands of innocent people: Americans, Iraqi people, and people of other nationalities. Innocent human beings died because of Bush and his gang !

The Iraqi War did not break out. It was manufactured by Bush and his gang. It is an illegal, immoral, stupid and unecessary war. Using God and Religion , to justify going to war, killing other human beings, and causing the death of so many innocent people, is not Holy War. It is Holy Shit. Bush, who created the Holy Shit, deserves to be hit by the Holy Shoes, don't you agree ?! So much Bullshit, I mean Bush-it !!!

More shootings, violence and horror

2009-03-11T00:58:00.000-07:00

Shootings could happen anywhere, not only in a church, but when it happened in a church, it made one think. How could there be an all-loving, all-knowing and all-powerful god really ? Yes, you should think about this question, too, if you are a genuine truth seeker.

I am not against any religion, as long as the believers are peaceful and loving, and not becoming deluded and fanatic. For those closet atheists, please have courage and come out. There is nothing to be ashamed of, if you don't believe in the existence of a supernatural god. If you live in a free country, there is no excuse that you must stay inside the religious box and be afraid of being ostracized.

When I said "I feel sorry for the Christians", I didn't mean to be disrespectful. I am an ex-Christian. I understand the Christian faith very well. What I mean was this: I feel sorry for those closet atheists who continue to stay in the Christian box where they no longer belong. Come out of it. Have courage. Set yourself free ! You can still keep and practice all those good teachings of Jesus about love and forgiveness, without having to stay in the Christian box. You'll find less hypocrisy, and more freedom and honesty, outside the box. In the end, the decision or choice is yours. I am just expressing my views and giving you some suggestions.

Yes, there are more shootings, from Vancouver Canada to Alabama U.S.A. Next time if you happen to be in a shooting scene, don't presume some people are making a movie. It could be real !!! Protect yourself. Duck. Run. Leave the dangerous zone. Enter a safe place.

The news is bad. They found 5 human heads in some chests in Mexico. No, it is not a horror movie. It is real. Ha, violent and horror movies are so plenty in real life !!!

But not all is bad. Amidst the world financial crisis, Wall Street stocks went up :))) We are living in interesting time: hard time for most, and easy time for some. Happy time at any time for a few spiritual and enlightened people :)))

I wish you well !!!

Fast Edi