Quebec's Destructiveness And The Alouettes Choose Their Man

I heard that Build-A-Bear closed all three of its stores because of the excessive language legislation in Quebec and not because of low sales.

It's what I "hear."

It doesn't surprise me because I know for a fact companies do decide not to come here because of Quebec's regressive and aggressive language laws.

It shouldn't surprise anyone that companies consistently choose not to be hassled. Wal-Mart and Costco are preparing to take the yokels in the government to court.

Basically, they'll have to ask Quebec to grow up.

The French media should get off its ass and report on stuff like this because WE ALL LOSE in the end.

Embarrassing.

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The Montreal Alouettes hired Dan Hawkins to replace head coach Marc Trestman who left to lead the Chicago Bears. Before introducing Hawkins, Popp explained the rigorous process of selecting a coach for an organization committed to excellence. He went as far as to claim the Als are the most successful pro sports team in Quebec and Canada. I think he's right. There's no doubt since the departure of the Expos, it's the best run sports franchise in Montreal. The Canadiens made their choice in deciding to let politics run their affairs. The result is in the pudding as they say.

The Als do it right because they exhaust every possible candidate. The Habs do it wrong because they restrict the pool of candidates.

I support the former and not the latter.