The Horizontal Mambo

R. Joey Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward XII YEG City Councilor Byelection Candidate, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXXIst, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

While sexually based offences such as human trafficking are considered especially heinous, in my capacity as a provincially licensed security officer & bar bouncer, I cannot help but feel the need to want to keep the women & men who come into bars that I work at who offer sexual services safe & that extends out to massage parlours. As The City Of Edmonton licenses these "body rub" or "adult exotic massage" facilities, I feel that it is not just the responsibility of the owners & staff to be kept safe, but of the taxpayers as well.

I. Many of the personages who work in these establishments are voters, quite often single, but sometimes in relationships who are working parents who enter the trade to put a roof over their kids heads. Yes its a risky business & there should be health overseers & more regular health & safety inspections of these said facilities that bring concerns forward to YEG City Council.

II. I however would like to see a different & more progressive & inclusive approach. I would like to see the City Council, or at least a committee of council established to meet directly with the massage & sex trade workers once a year in person, or twice if required. No judgments for their chosen lifestyle, no disrespect. It could be done at City Hall, or at say a coffee shop or a meeting hall in one of the wards, rotating location each & every time.

III. Who are we to judge these people? We are no one! After all, the City grants them business licenses & they do have to get licenses as massage therapists with actual courses behind them. As a result, I feel we should treat massage & sex trade workers with the ultimate of respect & not demean them. They are after all human beings like anyone else.

The Green Light District,

R. Joey

Source: "The Campaign II Elect R. Joey Koopmans Ward XII YEG City Councilor."

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Cooper

R. Joey Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward XII YEG City Councilor Byelection Candidate, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXXth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

A big issue here in the Ward XII byelection race is the immigrant populace. This makes sense because of the higher concentration of people from the Muslim, Sikh, Hindu & other faiths here within the ward boundaries. Here Congressman Jim Cooper of Tennessee comments on immigration & how to strike the right balance for the refugees coming in while at the same time protecting the rights of citizens already here. Something the Federal government & its private partners need to work on here in Canada with mayors, councilors, & reeves from many municipalities as evidenced by all of the problems in bringing in the Syrian refugees so far, the system is whether progressives like to admit it or not, is very broken up here to.

"America is a nation of immigrants, & I support comprehensive immigration reform. We can find balance to fix our broken system & protect our nation."

Nashville,

R. Joey

Source: Congressional Representative Jim Cooper, Democratic-Tennessee, The Vth District.

Bribe Imbibe

R. Joey Koopmans, Ward XII YEG City Councilor Byelection Candidate, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXIXth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

A reminder for citizens & especially candidates in this Civic Byelection from Elections Edmonton to never, ever offer or take bribes or their could be severe consequences, including jail time. Its especially immoral Dave if anyone sells their votes at election time! As a candidate several times for office, I can truly say that I have never done either & that we must instill in students interested in the democratic process just how wrong it is. A man of rather upstanding character, A Mr. Darth Vader of The Gallatic Empire has agreed to appear in a court of law to attest to how terrible bribery is during this Star Wars (TM) Episode VII campaign season & share his thoughts with voters here in Ward XII!

Integrity & Honesty,

R. Joey

Source: Elections Edmonton & "The Campaign II Elect R. Joey Koopmans Ward XII YEG City Councilor."

Youth Duluth & That Is The Absolute Truth!

R. Joey Koopmans, B. Admin. Ward XII YEG City Councilor Byelection Candidate, Millwoods Public Library Terminal #XVIX, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXVIIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

As I sit here in Ward XII, I am reminded of all the times that I have worked as an election worker & how we always wind up facing staff shortages on Election Day & other days of staff. Then I see this group of students studying here in this library. I asked them if they would ever become elections workers & they all agreed they would.

I. I am not saying lower the voting age from XVIII, but I do say let youth as young as XIV work as Election workers at polling stations & in offices to cover employee shortages due to the aging population. Many of these seniors make mistakes in paperwork matters, thus leading to longer lineups & wait times, so this would clearly improve the overall time it takes to cast a ballot. Plus, making it so every election worker at problem polling stations have to stay longer, sometimes for hours if they lose count. Thus depriving these election workers of their families, many who are being paid by the day rather than hourly for an already XIV + hour day & then to have to stay longer if a senior screws up or gets confused, its maddening, especially if there is little to no bus service at later hours!

II. This experience in addition to providing them with youth employment for school expenses, also gives them a start on their resume under the job experience. Which would be a great thing for @EdmNextGen & @EdmYouthCouncil & @YegVote & @ProjectYegVote to get behind.

III. Allowing the youth to work in an election setting will allow them to garner credits in Social Studies & Work Experience courses. Thus, they are being helped along in their overall education in getting practical political & electoral knowledge in a "real time" setting. Plus, being able to work in an election station will make them excited about voting & thus more confident when they themselves reach voting age & can vote for the first time.

A Historic Thirty-Two Way Vote Split,

R. Joey

Source: "The Campaign II Elect R. Joey Koopmans Ward XII YEG City Councilor."

Ward VI Reasons From Sunday

R. Joey Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward XII YEG City Councilor Byelection Candidate, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXVIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Oh this is rich, so very rich! Would you favour giving money to the hands of Ward VI YEG City Councilor Scott McKeen? I sure wouldn't, I mean his idea to place parking meters on residential streets is ridiculous! First & foremost, he'll just use the funds to offset the costs of setting up Uber licensing & administration. So taxi cab drivers & citizens would be directly subsidizing Uber drivers whilst parking on the streets in front of their own residences. Secondly, Coun. McKeen will take the revenues to cover security costs & administration which he will hand over to that welfare bum Daryl Katz & The Edmonton Oilers for arena start up & maintenance costs! This extra cash will then lower costs for Uber drivers & cut the number of taxis that pick up & drop off riders at Rogers Place. Is there anything taxpayers are not subsidizing when it comes to the Oilers, well I mean besides a crappy team, even with Conor McDavid!

Uberlicious,

R. Joey

Source: William Wade Izzard & "The Campaign II Elect R. Joey Koopmans Ward XII YEG City Councilor."

Social Media Studies 101

R. Joey Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward XII YEG City Councilor Byelection Candidate, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXVIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

While its great that sites like @YegVote & @ProjectYegVote & others have links to Twitter handles of candidates, I think as a candidate for me (I don't know about others) if Elections Edmonton put up the Twitter handle addresses online at their website for candidates who have use it. This will allow for even quicker access to candidates &/or their chosen representatives by Ward XII voters, the media, & the general public who enjoy social media engagement of the civic variety in the political theatre of an election (albeit a byelection) writ setting.

Socially,

R. Joey

Source: "The Campaign II Elect R. Joey Koopmans Ward YEG City Councilor."

Round III

R. Joey Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward XII YEG City Councilor Byelection Candidate, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXVth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

The main reason I am now The Iron Man (no relation to Mr. Tony Stark) in elections with a record IIIrd run in IX months is to promote City Of Edmonton worker & public safety at jobsites. I have a friend who was going to step forward to run with his notice this morning at City Hall to be the XXXIInd Candidate who was injured last week in an industrial accident. For the record, students & readers of Executive Dissertations should note that workplace accident occurred at a private site, not a City site.

That being said, I agreed to step in and take my friend's place on the ballot & I wish him a very speedy recovery. In that same vein, I stand for election in this Ward XII campaign because I want not just City workers, but contractors & the average citizenry who might possibly get hurt or killed to take extra precautions in order to lessen their chances of so being affected at job sites that the City may have under construction with constant safety refresher courses. These courses should be made mandatory & free for all City workers & employees, right up to the Mayor & City Council, & free as well for the public at large! So I wish my fellow XXXI competitors a great byelection run & lets find the best possible Councilor-Elect to step into the Civic fray until the regular election of October MMXVII!

"Byelection" Not "Buy The Election",

R. Joey

Source: "The Campaign II Elect R. Joey Koopmans Ward XII YEG City Councilor."

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Mulvaney

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIVth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Congressman Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina hasn't got "the moves like Jagger", but hes trying to move ideas forward on starting to establish legacies for future generations & making their lives better. Many places in North America, including in the Albertan & South Carolinian sectors are stagnating so any progress for families made in the past is often being eroded.

"For the first time in America's history, the next generation could be less prosperous & have less opportunity than the generation that preceded it."

Alexandria, Virginia,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Mick Mulvaney, Republican-South Carolina, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Thompson

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #VI, Edmonton, Alberta

January XXIIIrd, MMXVI

Hon. David Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn Thompson is up to the mound first today & his play is to call for more people to realize that education is around us in every part of our lives, both personal & professional.

"Education serves an important role in both our lives & in our society."

Bellefonte,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Glenn Thompson, Republican-Pennsylvania, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Dr. Schrader

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIInd, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

In the process of "exactly = time for all sides", Executive Dissertations returns to Committee to get a remark from Congressman Kurt Schrader of Oregon, a member of the Democratic Party. As our last Congressman was a Republican, I'm afraid I must insist on this equality rule to the fullest to political science students. This is of course so that neither party has any form of tactical advantage whatsoever. The same rules now being applied as if there were actually a Congressional election on, which makes sense as the CXVth (115th) Congress will be elected on the first Tuesday following the first Monday this coming November, as will one-third of the Senate & the Presidency Of The United States Of America itself. Here, Kurt discusses what he will do for Oregonian families on the matter of sustaining educational budgets so that children are ready to enter the workforce when a recovery occurs & they've graduated & decided on a career path.

"At a time when state budgets are tight, it is important to make sure that the quality of our children's education is sustained. A consistent investment in our education workforce is critical to the success of our public school system & to the future of economic competitiveness."

Bridgeport, Connecticut,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Kurt Schrader, Democratic-Oregon, The Vth District.

Postmedia A Farce

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXIst, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Most of the Edmonton media, especially the socially liberal & progressive left-wing part of it may have a hate on for me, but that doesn't mean I am not pissed off with Postmedia for letting go employees at The Edmonton Journal & its other affiliated papers yesterday. These reporters & support staff are good human beings with families to look after like anyone else. Having taken a couple of journalism & broadcasting courses at the Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology (NAIT) as options, I have a great deal of respect for the press & find this news devastating.

I. We need more journalists during these stressful times, otherwise how are we to keep politicians held to proper account? They will be able to get away with more schemes & fritter away billions upon billions more of taxpayer dollars without any media oversight & that is frankly just wrong!

II. Without media we wouldn't have excellent reporters like Darcy Henton of The Calgary Herald & Karen Kleiss of The Edmonton Journal discover the fact that many previous Tory administrations were covering up the numbers of dead kids in foster care, as well as the circumstances behind many of those deaths.

III. Without media we wouldn't have had then U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, Republican-California have to resign in disgrace due to outright lies & the investigation by The Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein exposing his crap with The Watergate break in.

IV. Also, collapsing The Edmonton Journal & The Edmonton Sun into one newsroom to share one space is okay. However, its very unethical of Postmedia to use the same editorial staff to write copy & opinions for both papers. Thus giving both The Journal & The Sun less editorial control over their content & opinions as one opinion in either paper that might be valid could be struck out any time if it was seen to affect the status of the other paper & vice versa since interference would prevent either paper from retaining its "stand-alone" status.

A Bad Day For Journalism & Students Of It,

Rory

Source: Myself.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Russell

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XXth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

A member of the House Committee On Education & The Workforce, we have Oklahoma Congressman Steve Russell relying on his military sense as a retired United States Army officer to track ways to reform & improve education for each student(s) & their needs.

"I am deeply involved in the reform & de-federalization of America's educational system. I believe that each student is unique."

Oklahoma City,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Steve Russell, Republican-Oklahoma, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Latta

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XIXth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

We have Ohio Congressman Bob Latta eyeballing a solution to healthcare improvements through innovations. This hopefully in Bobby's mind with make healthcare better in terms of overall delivery & response times for Ohioan students & their families, as well as the citizenry in general.

"Innovations in the healthcare industry are essential to ensuring future medical progress."

Bluffton,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Bob Latta, Republican-Ohio, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mrs. Foxx

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XVIIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina wonders aloud how to construct financial ability to pay structures for many North Carolinian students in this economy which is more academic rather than manufacturing focused now.

"The need for solutions to help ease the challenge of college affordability is especially acute in today's jobless economy."

New York City, New York,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Virginia Foxx, Republican-North Carolina, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Meeks

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XVIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Executive Dissertations gets Congressman Gregory Meeks of New York to preach the word this fine Sunday on his belief in the idiocy of gun violence & how it kills many thousands of Americans (including students) a year. Greg just brings his argument around to why he backs President Barry H. Obama, Democratic-Illinois (Kenya) & his use of Executive Orders to curb it in his CCCLXIX (369) days (thank gawd) in office. Again: I take no position on this matter, just repeat what Greg says.

"Each day, nearly 300 Americans are the victims of gun violence. Each year, nearly 33,000 Americans die from gun violence."

New York City, 

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Gregory Meeks, Democratic-New York, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Lujan

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XVIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Congressman Ben R. Lujan of New Mexico has a hyper focus on the area of student equality in education, no matter where they call home.

"We have a responsibility to ensure that every student, regardless of their zip code, has access to a quality education."

Santa Fe,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Ben R. Lujan, Democratic-New Mexico, The IIIrd District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Garrett

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XVth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

New Jersey Congressman Scott Garrett talk is to visiting student reporters outside about parental control of education.

"I believe it is in the best interest of our students & our country for parent & local authorities to be in charge of education."

Englewood,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Scott Garrett, Republican-New Jersey, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Cleaver

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XIVth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver has a strong focus on what he wants done in the area of civility, something that has lacked sorely in Congress for a long time. Emanuel wants both sides of the aisle to teach students (who will be the politicians of the future) to be civilized to one another. Something sorely lacking in the Alberta Legislature & many other parliamentary bodies at times as well.

"It is no secret that Congress faces a political climate full of frustration & hostility. Our failure to come together to solve our nation's problems continues to put our shared future in jeopardy."

Waxahachie, Texas,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Emanuel Cleaver, Democratic-Missouri, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Ellison

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XIIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

The lesson that Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota wants to teach Minnesotan students & others on is the fact that many citizens are struggling to even provide diapers for their infant children. So he is organizing a noble effort at diaper drives to get new diapers on a regular basis to low income parents so they can keep toiletry conditions for their children sanitary.

"Families should not have to decide between diapers, food, or rent. With millions of families struggling to provide diapers for their children, it's time we recognized that families are being forced to make tough decisions that affect their child's health. We all benefit when children are healthy, & families are not worried about how they will care for their infant or toddler."

Detroit, Michigan,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Keith Ellison, Democratic-Farmer-Labor, Minnesota, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Kildee

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

From Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan, a remark on his excitement that +POTUS ㅤ is about to give his last State Of The Union Address as the XLIVth President Of The United States Of America & he tells Michigan students & their families of his excitement on the superb social media engine of Twitter.

"@RepDanKildee On House Floor -- President Obama about to walk into chamber and give last #SOTU address. Excited to hear his speech."

Flint,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Dan Kildee, Democratic-Michigan, The Vth District.

An Editor's Note: He might be the only one!

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Ms. Clark

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

January XIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

As the son of an immigrant from The Netherlands, I find what Massachusetts Congresswoman Katherine Clark has to say on immigration very interesting, as well as very timely what with the influx of Syrian refugees that are arriving. It is the mindset of the immigrant for the template of how they want to live their lives. Its great that immigrants come but its too bad Canadian & American governments are surreptitiously & systematically cutting the benefits of many Canadians born here in order to do so, so they can free financial resources up for the refugees.

"Our families want to be able to find a good job, send their children to great schools, save for college, & count on a secure retirement."

New Haven,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Katherine Clark, Democratic-Massachusetts, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Hoyer

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Just as Steve Scalise is the Republican House Of Representatives Majority Whip, we have Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland, a Democratic member who serves in the same capacity but as the Minority Whip. In the process of exactly = time to all sides, Executive Dissertations asks Steny to explain the job of the Whip to Maryland political science students. That of course is to get members of his party in Congress to vote, usually in a certain way on any matter. Better to have all members voting than lose by say just a single vote!

"I am informed that every member of Congress who is in town has voted."

New York City, New York,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Steny Hoyer, Democratic-Maryland, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Dr. Abraham

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January XIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Congressman Ralph Abraham of Louisiana is also still a practicing physician. In a remark to medical students & Louisianan media, the Doc explains the need to constantly update your skills & stay fresh with current medical practices & findings. This is why he still sees patients whenever he can get away from Capitol Hill.

"It's like any profession. If you don't actively engage in it your skills deteriorate."

Monroe,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Ralph Abraham, Republican-Louisiana, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Rogers

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January Xth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood of Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers. Hal talks about improving job opportunities & career options for Kentuckian students & their families so that their overall quality of life will improve in the neighborhoods they live in.

"The ultimate goal of these efforts is to make this region a better place to live, work & raise a family."

Barrier,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Hal Rogers, Republican-Kentucky, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mrs. Brooks

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

January IXth, MMXV

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

We ask Congresswoman Susan Brooks of Indiana to delve into her work on student career stability.

"I am committed to ensuring that our children are ready for a career after graduating high school & college."

Fort Wayne,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Susan Brooks, Republican-Indiana, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Quigley

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

January IXth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

With the incompetent progressive morons who run the City Of Edmonton Transit System & Edmonton City Council such as Mike Oshry & Scott McKeen & Mike Walters & Bev Esslinger & Andrew Knack & Mayor Don Iveson who are spending & wasting millions upons millions here in Edmonton so we can have a light rail transit system that doesn't ever work (especially around the Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology (NAIT) campus) for students, we turn to Illinois Congressman Michael Quigley. Mike is trying to figure out ways to improve transit service in the district & state he represents, thus improving things like ease of student access & overall infrastructure safety.

"We used to dream big & it drove the economy. Now we're still using infrastructure that we built during the Great Depression."

Indianapolis, Indiana,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Michael Quigley, Democratic-Illinois, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Dr. Lewis

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January VIIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

As the only living  member of the Original VI group of Civil Rights leaders who spoke at the rally at The Lincoln Memorial the day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have A Dream Speech", Georgia Congressman John R. Lewis speaks to students at a symposium on the matter of civil rights & freedoms.

"Together all of our efforts comprise the struggle of a nation to build the Beloved Community, a nation at peace with itself, that respects the worth & dignity of each & every human being."

Troy, Alabama,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative John R. Lewis, Democratic-Georgia, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Dr. Brown

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January VIIIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

The state of Florida can be thankful to Congresswoman Corrine Brown who is especially interested in the student file on keeping them studying & their minds occupied. The alternative being that they are bored & then get into trouble.

"As I always say, criminology 101, if our youth are busy in school studying, participating in summer school & after school recreational activities, then they are staying out of trouble."

Jacksonville,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Corrine Brown, Democratic-Florida, The Vth District.

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Brian Schatz

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January VIIth, MMXV

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Onto Senator Brian Schatz of The Aloha State of Hawaii. Brian wants to explore the area of scientific research by ensuring stable funding for these areas of studies at post-secondary institutions such as the University Of Hawai'i.

"The study of particle physics is what led to the discovery of the electron over C (100) years ago. Understanding the subatomic particles that make up the universe is more than just a scientific curiosity, but something that can benefit society in ways unimaginable. The University Of Hawai'i is quickly becoming a national leader in science, & this funding will help them continue their great work."

Paradise Of The Pacific,

Rory

Source: Senator Brian Schatz, Class 3, Democratic-Hawaii.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mrs. Esty

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January VIth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

In the interests of exactly = time for all sides, we return once again to Committee. Yesterday, we had a speaker run from the right, now we get a speaker from the left in Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty of Connecticut. Liz points out a factoid on being supportive so that kids grow up in a nurturing educational environment.

"With three kids who have each learned, grown, and thrived in our public schools, I know that our students & educators need our full support."

Oak Park, Illinois,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Elizabeth Esty, Democratic-Connecticut, The Vth District.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Lamborn

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January Vth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Over in Committee, Colorado Congressman Doug Lamborn makes a remark on student education systems for Coloradan students & students failing right at the ground level.

"I am deeply concerned about the deterioration of our nation's public school system. The poor quality of education that many of our children receive is an outrage which threatens to undermine our society."

Leavenworth, Kansas,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Doug Lamborn, Republican-Colorado, The Vth District.

"Will The Senator Yield The Floor?"-Dan Sullivan

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January IVth, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

On this first day back to school from the Christmas holidays we have Senator Dan Sullivan of The Walrussia State of Alaska speaks up about his thoughts on the matter of making sure Alaskan rural schools are safe & protected through the Rural Schools Act extension. Declining forestry growth in a huge forest growth state like Alaska are of great concern to Alaskans & their families. The timber monies of course being used to fund these schools on federal lands.

"I'm proud to have voted for much-needed funding for rural communities in Southeast Alaska who have been impacted by severely declining timber harvests."

Land Of The Noonday Moon, 

Rory

Source: Senator Dan Sullivan, Class 2, Republican-Alaska.

"A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand!"-Mr. Thompson

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January IIIrd, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

In California, the state where Johnny Carson pointed out that the mudslides were great at putting out the forest fires, we have Congressman Mike Thompson talking about the importance of safety in schools for students.

"Every student should feel safe in school."

St. Helena,

Rory

Source: Congressional Representative Mike Thompson, Democratic-California, The Vth District.

Year VII, Episode MMMCDLXXXVI (3,486)

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Lois Hole Public Library Courtesy Wifi, Edmonton, Alberta

January IInd, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

From one Lois to another, I mean how appropriate is it that I send this post from the EPL Library Branch named after the late & great Former Lieutenant-Governor Lois Hole in order to write about our IInd Lois in the Command Chair for Her Majesty's Government The Honourable & current Lieutenant-Governor Lois Mitchell?

I had the good fortune to attend my XXXIIIrd (33rd) New Year's Levee at Government House yesterday & as always the food was rather excellent, not to mention the great people you get to meet in line. I myself consider it a very prestigious honour to attend these things as I first went to them as a young whippersnapper with my parents when I was just a baby & Lieutenant-Governor Ralph Steinhauer held the office!

I remember before that "Protocol" had been that the people meet the Provincial Representative of Her Majesty The Queen would greet average citizens upstairs in the Caucus Room so that there would be many more people able to sit & mingle in the food area downstairs once they were done meeting the Lt. Gov. & assorted dignitaries.

For many years this was changed to have the Lt. Gov. & the receiving line in the room where guests were eating & this clogged up the room greatly. Thus leaving seniors & those with mobility issues unable to sit down & thus the room could become stifling hot. This change to placing the diplomatic party back upstairs into the Caucus Room yesterday allowed for better traffic flow & let guests mingle in comfort now that the bank of chairs on the south end of the room could once again be used for sitting.

Students looking to join the Alberta Diplomatic Service should look to the Lt. Gov's Office & that of Legislative Security & Alberta Sheriffs for a textbook case in planning excellence.

Louis Lui,

Rory

Source: The Office Of Her Honour The XVIIIth Lieutenant-Governor Of Alberta The Honourable Lois Mitchell, B. Ed., O. St. John, C. M., A. O. E.

SCOTUS-Mister Justice Scalia

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

January Ist, MMXVI

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

Dear Dave:

Happy New Year to you & your family & so we begin with Mr. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Of The United States (SCOTUS) Antonin Scalia. Now while I myself fully endorse gay marriage, Antonin doesn't & wrote a dissenting comment on the matter against the V more liberally inclined justices & the fact they are indeed trampling on states rights in the matter. I don't "judge" the opinions of Antonin & the other justices on the court, I am just pointing out I disagree with him on gay marriage, but I agree with him that each State Supreme Court should be ruling on the matter, not the top court in the nation.

"When the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868, every State limited marriage to one man & one woman, & no one doubted the constitutionality of doing so. That resolves these cases."

Roman Catholicism,

Rory

Source: Associate Justice Of The Supreme Court Of The United States Of America Antonin Gregory Scalia, Republican-New Jersey & Washington, District Of Columbia.