Someone in Ottawa with guts
By
James Bredin

We need someone in Ottawa with guts and power to put things right.
For Canadians -- not the world -- and not necessarily polite,
Because it looks like we'll have illegal refugees up to here,
Bold as brass with Charter Rights and a tendency to disappear.



But our pompous politicians have been reluctant to make waves,
Busy taxing and spending and traveling -- worse than Liberal days,
We need binding referendums and political recall,
We need euthanasia instead of parliamentary brawl.



Could we elect prime ministers by name at set-date elections?
Could we elect senators instead of a list of appointees with connections?
And why does it appear that the Parole Board is out of control?
Letting criminals out or jail with pardons or on parole?

Aug 23rd 2010