In Flanders fields the poppies blow
	Between the crosses, row on row,
	That mark our place; and in the sky
	The larks, still bravely singing, fly
	Scarce heard amid the guns below.
	We are the Dead. Short days ago
	We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
	Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
	In Flanders Fields.
	Take up our quarrel with the foe:
	To you from failing hands we throw
	The torch; be yours to hold it high.
	If ye break faith with us who die
	We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
	In Flanders Fields.
	- John McCrae

Good Bye Dear Dalton

Dear Dalton,

Hope you enjoyed your stay. Remember your trip through Ontario with fond memories. Or should I say your second trip? When we invited you you said you wouldn't increase our taxes. Remember? Within six months you had broken this promise and imposed a new health premium, but of course this was that Mike Harris fella's fault right? What did we get for this new premium? You eliminated OHIP coverage for eye exams and physical therapy? Who needs to see right?

During your second visit you decided to harmonize the PST and the GST. Many saw the logic in this, after all you were going to exempt any items that weren't currently taxed under both systems right? Wrong! Much better to enjoy that extra tax revenue! And what about the eco tax? Why wouldn't we all want to pay even MORE tax on items such as hairspray, detergent, batteries etc.?

Finally, you were thinking about banning the Double Down sandwich from KFC? Good thinking! I mean we all know the citizens of Ontario can't think for themselves right? Good thing we have Uncle Dalton along to do that for us!

So once again, hope you enjoyed your stay. I think it's time to go now though. Please don't forget to close the door on your way out.