Child Rapist To Get Less Time Than Pot Grower

"a person growing 201 pot plants in a rental unit would receive a longer mandatory sentence than someone who rapes a toddler or forces a five-year-old to have sex with an animal."

WHAT??

Man Robs Gas Station to Pay Restaurant Bill

Courtesy of my cousin Mary. I guess you have to admire his spunk.

http://www.globaltvbc.com/man+robs+north+vancouver+gas+station+to+pay+restaurant+bill/6442472160/story.html

Kids Suing Mom Over Birthday Card

Submitted by Susan:

I especially love this part:

"Among the exhibits filed in the case is a birthday card Garrity sent her son, who in his lawsuit sought damages because the card was “inappropriate” and failed to include cash or a check. He also alleged she failed to send a card for years or, while he was in college, care packages."

Read the rest of the story here:


http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1046260--judge-blasts-kids-for-suing-mom-over-birthday-card?bn=1

Ottawa man will sue again if he’s not served in French

An article from my friend Susan:

I have flown on Air canada many times and I have never been served in French. I sure could use $12k right now.

http://updatednews.ca/2011/07/14/ottawa-man-will-sue-again-if-hes-not-served-in-french/

Jailed killer wins $6K settlement

This story comes courtesy of my brother Richard.

This guy is serving 33 years for murdering 3 people and he's allowed to sue prison officials!  Read the whole story here:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/06/24/convict-lawsuit-correctional-services-newpaper.html

Ridiculous Gas Prices

My friend MJ sent this to me.  I also ask "Why?"

Gas in Port Perry $126.5 at Cango, FULL SERVICE. Same day in Ajax, $131.9, self serve. WHY!!!???

Cheerleader who wouldn’t cheer for her attacker loses court case, must pay school $45,000 in legal fees

http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2011/05/03/supreme-court-denies-appeal-of-cheerleader-who-refused-to-cheer-for-player-who-assaulted-her/