Author: Hon. Joe Volpe

Politics absent Morality, Ethics, Ideology and Culture

TORONTO – Our readers will know that these last two weeks the world and this country have been gripped by issues that challenge every pre-conceived notion of what is “wrong” or “right” in our societies. Those pressures are contesting long-held positions of a free press, as partisans/advocates for one side or the other lay claim to the “High Ground” and, in the process, engage in the demonization of those holding a different viewpoint. Moreover, they are calling into question the very basis for the authority to pass judgements. 

CORRIERE CANADESE / Significati della vita e scopi delle organizzazioni

TORONTO – Siamo un giornale laico, che racconta i comportamenti umani, ne analizza le motivazioni, spiega i contesti e valuta i “valori” – se ce ne sono – generati da quelle dinamiche. I leader e le organizzazioni, formali e informali, tipicamente assumono (o gli viene concesso) il privilegio di codificare le filosofie e le ideologie che definiscono i criteri per l’appartenenza a tali organizzazioni e conferiscono dignità al percorso della Vita. Si possono seguire altre filosofie o cercare di attuare altri ideali, ma in tal caso non si può rivendicare l’appartenenza ad un’altra organizzazione… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

Meanings of Life and Purposes of Organizations

TORONTO – We are a lay newspaper, reporting on human behaviour, analyzing motivations, explaining contexts and evaluating “values” – if any – generated by those dynamics. Leaders and organizations, formal and informal, typically assume (or are given) the privilege of codifying the philosophies and ideologies that define the criteria for membership in their organizations and confer dignity on the journey of Life. One can follow other philosophies or seek to implement other ideals, but, then one cannot claim membership in that (RC) organization.