by Jennifer Kessell

Created on: August 17, 2009   Last Updated: August 18, 2009

I'm a little perturb at Canadians for not taking a stance when it comes to mass production in the retaliator sector. Not just Canadians, but our Canadian government. Where are our standards to quality assurance? Am I the only one who has noticed the decline in quality and services? I have umpteen examples of how quickly we've subdued to these preconceived notations that our government actually has high quality control standards and regulations. Yet time and time again, we are faced with recalls varying from the very food to which we all consume, to the toys we give (unknowingly harmful) to our children, to massive production lines dolling out cheaply made over produced products to only end up failing our needs and filling the pockets of its marketers, promoters and its creators. A conglomerate of greed and lack of concern of self righteous producers. Justified by their knowingly acceptance based unevquviqably on their sense of entitlement. As if 'owed', a form of repayment for all their hardships, times they have been wronged, a means to feel empowered in their believe that they are far more superior and deserving than the rest of society. In my books there is no justification for knowingly producing harmful or defective products.

It is the consumers' who ultimately pay the price. I'm not referring to the sticker tag, rather civilization as we know it. We are convinced that we need MORE, that we must have what others do, the latest, the greatest, the newest and most update thing. At what cost? Painful physical or mental illnesses, added stressors, not enough time to appreciate living in the now with our loved ones? Why do we the consumer continue to purchase without making a conscientious and effective stance? Most of use continue to purchase products we know may be harmful and lack longevity. In our all too busy lives we tell ourselves inevitably things show their ware and nothing lasts forever, when its broke, you can just buy a new upgraded model.

Although, not in the same context do we realize that in essence there are some that discard their own children, family and friends? Loved ones once treasured become disowned or replaced. Social status and elitists biased on values all connected to massive merchandising. Ethics and mortality now emulated based upon massed media's persona, or even the opinion of your boss. How can I really exemplify the bases for my own opinions when they are so clouded? I am proud to be a Canadian. Proud of my forefathers for

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