Munir Sheikh: A Light in the Fog

SCORE ONE FOR THE GOOD GUYS!

I normally don't speak so glowingly about public servants, however the more I read about the census scandal, the more impressed and delighted I am that Munir Sheikh exists.

The former Cheif of Statistics Canada has got the right stuff (insert NKOTB dance sequence here). In all seriousness though, it's so refreshing to see someone take a stand for what is simply right; not what got them more money, or more esteem. Though, arguably, this has increased Sheikh's esteem in the eyes of many - and if it hasn't for you, it should. This man deserves a hero cookie!

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/100810/national/tories_census_scrubbed_1

In the news story I just posted, it explains the back story of the cancellation of the long form census in greater detail, giving examples of correspondence between Industry and Sheikh. Our current government is so used to reprogramming their robots that they weren't counting on a purely human act to mess with their plans.

Public servants are hired by the government and are to act as minions, but only in the sense that they are supposed to represent the government that the public elected. Considering less than 40% of all votes cast (which probably only REALLY represents about 20% of all Canadians, since a lot of us didn't vote at all), to completely overhaul public services to reflect the ideology of the reigning Conservatives is WRONG. Plain and simple. In other areas of policy, we Canadians have been duped, tricked, and told to sit down and shut up. Sheikh stood up for us. Dramatic sounding, but the truth.

I'm going to take this opportunity to write a THANK YOU E-MAIL! I have already contacted StatsCan to see about getting a contact for him... if I get one, I will be sure to share on here!

I also rarely dig inspirational, patriotic quotes... but what the hell? Make the best of each great moment, right? ;) (Anth, this one is for you!)

"Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die." - Pierre Trudeau