Squeegee kids
episode aired on "The National" 1999 - 5 minute video clip ( VHS) available through Civics Live
follow up link and article:
Squeegee Kids
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2001/08/03/squeegee_010803.html

online video clip
http://www.cbc.ca/clips/rm-newsworld/thomas_francis010803.rm

Questions:
Before viewing:
1. Why do you think some people become squeegee kids?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of making money this way?
3. Why would some people want Squeegeeing outlawed?

While viewing
1. What arguments are presented for squeegeeing?
2. What arguments are presented against Squeegeeing?

After Viewing
1.Why do you believe young people become squeegee kids?
2. Should this activity be permitted, controlled or forbidden, in your opinion?

Then watch the video and read about law passed in 2001 above.
1. Do you agree/ disagree with the new law? why?
2. How can you influence the government now that this law is made?
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Taser Laws and use by law enforcement
article and video clip:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/03/25/taser.html

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