Unreasonable Search of Homes

Yesterday, Toronto Police announced through the media they would begin a canvas of north Toronto homes in the search for clues about the disappearance of Miriam Makhniashvili. Investigators warned residents they would be knocking on their doors until they answer and they would "ask" to look around their home.

"You will expect a knock at your door and police will keep knocking at your door," Det. Sgt. Dan Nealon told a news conference. "We're also asking to be invited into your home just for a quick peek into areas of your home to ensure that there is no evidence ... and we can move on."

Although my heart goes out to the family of the missing teen and I support the Toronto Police, I have a huge problem with the tactics used by the police. Residents need to grant permission to the investigators to enter their home, but what if they say no? Are they considered a suspect?

Personally, I would not allow police to enter my home without any reason. Does that make me a bad person? Perhaps, but this may be setting a dangerous precedent.

Maybe next time they won't need to ask or have a reason.

David Suzuki on a Coin?!?

Today, I participated in a polling survey for the Royal Canadian Mint to help gauge the popularity of ideas for future commemorative coin series.

One of their ideas was a commemorative coin series on famous Canadians, which in and of itself would be okay. One of the examples they used as a famous Canadian was David Suzuki. Is he an excellent narrator? Yes. Has any of his work critically impacted Canadian society? Umm, no.

Personally, if I received a quarter with Suzuki on it, I would throw up a little in my mouth. What exactly has this individual done other than be very well compensated by the CBC? How on earth could this individual be compared to the likes of Sir Frederick Banting, the Famous Five or Sir John A.?