We don't need more laws

Here is a classic example of too much government. YES, there is a cell phone and car use problem, no this is not the solution.

Bill 118 Passed
Please make sure your staff are aware as may be required.
FYI - As of Tuesday

The Legislative Assembly of Ontario carried Bill 118, an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act now bans drivers from using handheld devices with display screens while operating a vehicle on the road. The bill has undergone several revisions during its consideration, but the new rules of the road will be as follows:
- Holding or using a wireless communication device (a cell phone) or a portable electronic entertainment device (iPod) while driving is prohibited.
- Commercial GPS units along with similar dashboard-mounted devices that provide gauges and displays relating to logistical or navigation uses are fine.
- Using a cell phone or wireless communication device in hands-free mode, as long as you're not holding it during use, is fine.
- Using any device while pulled-over or parked in a way that you are not disrupting traffic, is fine.
- The systems used by Ambulances, Fire Departments, and Law Enforcement are exempt.
The ban is in effect as of September 1 2009 and will carry a fine of $500. Demerit points will not be included, but depending upon the violation, police will have the option to also use existing careless driving laws for additional penalties.

I watched a Windsor Cop sail through a red light the other day while talking on a cell. No lights or sirens. We don't need another law, we need to enforce the ones we have.

How Modern Liberal Think

Listening to the Preident in the Classroom?

Here is a funny little video about Obama in the classroom. Nice to see the American people beginning to wake up and smell the BS.

A Great Man

Here are some clips from one of the greatest US presidents of all time.

What have we become?

" A person with great wisdom is someone with extraordinary common sense"

Each and every day I hear the same complains. Taxes are too high!! The government is not doing enough to help us out!! I believe that common sense is dead, because these 2 statements are contradictory.

What is happening right now in the USA, as their government is headed toward socialism is an example of the thinking of the masses. They are getting what they are asking for. More government, less freedom and nobody sees it!

Now I know what some people are thinking, we need to help those "in need'. Agreed! But in need should not last for generations! Right now Canada's taxes are going to pay for a family to go to the ER because their kids have got colds, yet Mom and Dad smoke like chimneys, drink constantly and feed the kids at McDonald's every night, wondering why they are sick and want the government (TAXES) to pay for their medical.

Now it is your right to smoke and drink and abuse your body(this is a free country), but you need to be responsible for the consequences of YOUR actions, not the government. Need better health care? Private sector, lot's of competition, solid regulations that are enforced, with people to taking responsibility to take care of themselves!

Where can or does the government come in? Catastrophic accident and illness ONLY! This would cut costs, cut government involvement, and make sure no one is left out! But there I go with that common sense thing again. (Washington and Ottawa won't get this)

People it is time to become self sufficient and independent. The government's job should be to fix the roads, protect the country by securing the borders and provide certain services like garbage collection. Other than that stay out of our lives.

I encourage everyone to take charge of their lives. Watch what you are putting in your body on a daily basis, and what you are feeding your mind. Help others to do the same. We will then create a strong and healthy nation, were everyone enjoys prosperity.

How do you start?

1. Quit smoking!
2. Cut down on the booze
3. Remove drugs from your life
4. Watch the crap you are eating. Try cooking, it works
5. Turn off the TV - Read!
6. Get out and go for a walk, bike, run, try martial arts, do something!
7. Quit complaining, you'll feel better!
8. Stop looking for others to solve your problems
9. Eliminate hate from your life
10. Work on being HAPPY, no matter what!

All of these things my friends are common sense. You will see a dramatic difference in your life very soon!

Martial Arts and Health

I was watching CNN yesterday as Senator John McCain was talking about Health Care reform. Now common sense will dictate that the US health care proposals are a disaster, I am a Canadian and we have been enduring the affects of socialist health care for years!

Anyone who knows me is often surprised about the fact that I don't get sick. What do I attribute this to? My life long quest in the martial arts. Martial Arts training when done properly will bring the mind and body into harmony. Between the exercise and the breathing control your cells are nourished and given oxygen. Combine this with proper diet and water and you have a mix for optimum health. Martial Arts training not only tones the muscles and makes your bones stronger, but the MIND element brings calm and peace of mind to the practitioner.

One of the most important aspects of health is what the mind is doing. Parents will bring children to the martial arts to help the child with focus. What is the child learning to focus on? His or her own BODY. The mind is learning to control the body, which helps improve focus everywhere.

So where am I going with all this? If the US really wants to do something about people health give people 100% tax breaks for joining a gym, martial arts program etc. They must however participate to get the break. This called prevention :) This will be far less expensive in the long run and help people live longer, happier lives. The system needs repair, not government control.

Start today, take charge of your health NOW. Don't wait till you need outside help!

MMA - UFC - Real Life

I will often read posts, mostly made by MMA fans about how REAL it is. Now I have several friends who have competed professionally (I am not going to name drop here), who are coaches for fighters, all tell the same story. MMA is not real street fighting.

First understand, that very few people want to be MMA fighters. There are a 1000+ times more fans than fighters, but these are usually the people who are most confused by the SPORT. Very few people really enjoy getting punched in the head :)

In an attack on the street there are no rules, and contrary to what the Gracies preached for many years most fights do not go to the ground. When they do, someone is seriously injured (stabbed, shot etc). When 2 drunks in a bar fight, the Gracies theory is true. If you don't believe me, head to south Chicago and pick a fight. While you are bleeding on the ground, your attacker is not going to get on top on you!

Skills needed for real attackers and for sport are completely different. If a guy has a knife and you try to do the SHOOT and take him to the ground you are going to die.