Prostitution Might As Well Be Illegal

Apparently while prostitution is still technically not illegal in Canada, the Government struck down three provisions, criminalizing most aspects of it.

This cartoon interests me because it involves the government actually doing something right for a change. They don't do that often.

This cartoon affects me because, personally, I find the thought of prostitution disgusting. So, when I hear it might as well be illegal, I'm pretty happy.

230 Ducks Euthanized After Landing On Tailings Pond

At least 230 ducks had to be euthanized after landing on a Syncrude tailings pond. And later on reports emerged that ducks also landed in tailing ponds owned by Suncor and Shell.

This cartoon interested me because it's not particularly political, but there is a cartoon about it anyway. I like it better when that happens.

This cartoon affects me because I really hate to see animals put down. And if it's 230, then I'm really worried.

"Money For Nothing" Banned From Radio

The Dire Straits super hit, "Money for Nothing" was banned from being aired on the radio a few days ago, because of it's "inappropriate" language. Apparently someone phoned in to a radio station after they played it to say that the lyrics were "extremely offensive to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

This cartoon interested me because I am a huge Dire Straits fan, and Money For Nothing was one of my favourites. I felt that the caller, as well as the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council was overreacting.

This cartoon affects me because I am not only a Dire Straits fan, but I'm also a musician. If I were to become a big famous rock star, and one of my songs was banned from the radio, I'd be pretty mad.

Wikileaks

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, was arrested not too long ago. The U.S. government was not particularly fond of him.

This cartoon interests me because I'm on the computer a lot, so I had already heard about the whole Wikileaks issue. I also picked this cartoon because it involves American Government overreaction, which we seem to be seeing a lot of lately.

This cartoon affects me because what if Canada's government secrets, if we have any, we're released? Would we react in the same way America did? Or would we just let it slide?

North Korea Tests More Missles

North Korea was testing missles not too long ago. When other governments started to get angry, North Korea responded by test firing two more.

This cartoon interested me because I've never really known a lot about the whole deal is in the Koreas. However when they fire off missles needlessly I feel the need to learn more.

This cartoon affects me because, what happens if North Korea decides to bomb Canada. I worry about that kind stuff.

Oil Spill Solution?

This cartoon concerns the oil spill on the Gulf of Mexico. It's making fun of the American Government and how they don't know what to do about this crisis.

This cartoon interested me because I've been worried about the oil spill. I also like Spongebob. :D

This affects me because I hate to admit it, but I'm worried about America and this problem. Also, I have to wonder if something like this will ever happen in Canada.

Iggy's Response to Harper's Rock Concert

Early in December, Prime Minister Stephen Harper performed a rock concert in Ottawa, which personally I think is really cool. This cartoon pokes fun at Michael Ignatieff, saying that he's too lame to come up with something that could beat Harper's concert.

I thought this was really funny because Iggy has always seemed pretty lame to me, and there's nothing lamer than a french horn player. I've always been attached to music too, so it was interesting.

Music has always been a huge part of my life, so when I find out that the Prime minister has made it to Grade 9 in the Royal Conservartory of Music, that's a big deal to me. Also, the fact that he put on a rock concert is important to me because I've always been a huge rock fan. My opinion of our Prime Minister has changed.