Below is a link to a discussion of arbitrary measures by BC governments in the not too distant past. The initial response by the robot was very superficial so read on down.
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-arbitrary-measures-did-th-FB9Q4iPJRXWP9kQo1UhkSQ
Conclusion: The Legacy of Arbitrary Measures
The COVID-19 pandemic saw unprecedented restrictions on basic freedoms in British Columbia. While public health was the stated motivation, the implementation of these measures raises serious questions about proportionality, necessity, and respect for constitutional rights.
The regional travel ban stands out as particularly problematic—dividing a province into zones with police checkpoints to restrict citizen movement has no precedent in modern Canadian history during peacetime. The lack of clear definitions, adequate consultation with affected communities, and proper constitutional scrutiny suggests these measures were indeed arbitrary in nature.
As the courts continue to examine the legality of pandemic restrictions, it remains essential to critically evaluate these measures to ensure that future emergencies do not result in similar infringements on fundamental rights without proper justification and safeguards.
The Comfortable Collapse: How America Learned to Pretend Obesity Is Normal
The America of 1960 was healthier than the America of 2025 because they lived in an environment that did not conspire against physiology.
Independent Medical Alliance Sep 17
By IMA Co-Founder Dr. Joseph Varon
Originally published by The Brownstone Institute on 09/16/2025
Walk into any American airport today and pause. Look around at the travelers waiting at the gate, the families queuing for fast food, the crowds rushing past. You are looking at a country that our grandparents would not recognize. In less than three generations, the very shape of the American body has shifted so dramatically that what would once have been regarded as rare or concerning is now routine. Airplane seats have been widened, retail clothing racks have been extended, mannequins have been reshaped, and soda cups have been enlarged. Entire industries have recalibrated to accommodate a physiology that is neither healthy nor sustainable.
Yet our cultural ...
https://www.junonews.com/p/university-of-alberta-law-prof-placed
I watched this last night and glad I found today to share. Greg was fired up and rightly so.
https://www.smalldeadanimals.com/2025/09/16/we-dont-care-that-shit-is-dead/