The ruling elite of ancient Rome, desperately clinging to power as their empire crumbled, used blood sports at the coliseum to distract their citizens from the dire state of their economic and political reality.
On Monday, the Ed Stelmach government demanded that Dr. Raj Sherman fall on his sword. The next day, they decreed, “feed Stephen Duckett to the lions.” In the midst of all the chaos and distraction, it seems the only winner here is the lion. He got a meal (bonus cookie included) for getting the job done, while putting on a great show.
Funny how history tends to repeat itself.
Paula Gerlach, St. Albert
