So there is a law in Ontario about smoking in cars with children. Police can fine you if you do it. When this law first came out I thought how personally intrusive that type of law is, into people’s private spaces. I thought surely, surely nobody smokes in cars with babies. What a ridiculous thing to legislate. But no, now that I am paying attention I see regular offenders. And while I don’t judge other moms who may chose to vaccinate or use disposable diapers, I think those moms with their windows up and their infant strapped into a seat behind them are fucking assholes and need hefty shake.
We were at the hospital again today (a place we try very hard not to go, for reasons I am still formulating a blog about and will post soon) and I saw quite the sight. A couple were standing in the FREEZING cold outside the hospital (-20’C, or -4’F with windchill), with their toddler on a three foot long leash, smoking butts.
SERIOUSLY. Are you SERIOUSLY DOING THAT RIGHT NOW, FOR REAL.
The kid was trying to run away (can you blame him) and was getting reprimanded. Place your bets on the number of ear infections the little bloke has had. Place your bets.
And in case you have also missed the memo:
AND ON A BRIGHTER NOTE:
President Barack Obama has stayed Omar Khadr’s trial! A small action, but a big step! I am really hopeful that his case will get reviewed in a court that operates with a shred of justice, annnnd steps are being taken to close Gitmo, as promised. I am really excited about the changes he has made already. Hoping the momentum continues. (In case you are curious: I am all about the US sending more troops to Afganistan, provided they are sent with the initiative Obama has discussed and that they don’t kill many more friendlies).