James Bredin Poems

Canadians, like the Sue Rodriguez case; have been refused point blank,
It’s the government political elusive way of being quite frank,
Never discussed, never mentioned, because we’ve all been told,
The death-with-dignity issue, is definitely illegal and far too bold.
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And death-with-dignity should be part of our human rights,
But we have those with hidden agendas willing to put up a fight,
The issue is secret and cannot be mentioned or discussed,
They can do this because they belong to Ottawa upper crust.
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Why is there so much opposition to assisted suicide?
Have they announced that only they are right and can decide?
Because democracy doesn’t count when it comes to your death,
Because, though they don’t say; it’s a religious issue, you can bet.
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I have very few colleagues and companions who are still alive,
This is what happens when you are older than seventy five,
And of course, I am concerned about when and where and how I will die,
Because it can’t be arranged and politicians wont say why.
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Trudeau's Charter of Rights denies us the right to die,
You are forbidden to decide when, where, how or why,
If we the people had binding referendums, we could decide,
To get euthanasia when and where and if we wanted to die.
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The obituaries of some of these old ladies are quite a show,
Pictures of gorgeous young faces from eighty years ago,
Fashions were different because they were, way back then,
Those then beautiful fashions will never be seen again.
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Our biggest breach of justice was the Sue Rodriguez case,
When all normal Canadians got a pompous slap in the face,
Denied death with dignity; no matter what your cancer disease,
It might be a provincial issue if Pauline says 'Please.'
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Court-ordered publication bans for no apparent reason,
Is it another Youth Criminal Justice Act silly season?
Have they hidden a name or allowed a repeat offender to walk?
If the public knew, would they show their disapproval and squawk?
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WHY DO LESS THAN HALF OF US VOTE? Oct 23rd,2012
BY
JAMES BREDIN
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IDLE CHATTER ABOUT YOUR DEATH AUG 20TH,2012
BY
JAMES BREDIN
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