This exhibit removes the veil of secrecy associated with sex work. Secrecy most often translates into myth that dictates laws that adversely affect people's lives. A democracy cannot function effectively if the public, which makes decisions on behalf of others, is uneducated and poorly informed because the information required to create diligent law is kept secret. The mere question, 'To what end?' denotes ignorance. The person who asks this question is the individual who will gain the most by attending the show.
Politics
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IntegrityBC points out that the rate increases will disproportionally fall on lower-income British Columbians, those on fixed incomes, and all those living paycheque to paycheque. Many families in B.C. are voicing that they are already stretched to the breaking point by some of Canada's highest housing and child care costs, transit rates and insurance premiums and will find little fiscal room to take on increased BC Hydro rates.
The smart meters issue in British Columbia reared its head once again this week with BC Liberal Minister of Energy Bill Bennett announcing that the government would do what they said they wouldn't, and that is drop the requirement for homeowners to have smart meters installed.