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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 10:56 am
 


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The barbs and low theatre that make up the House of Commons daily question period didn't disappear Wednesday. But for a few moments they were put aside for some kind words across the aisle and a rare sign of sartorial unity.

Virtually every member of Parliament from every party wore a teal-and-blue-striped tie or scarf in support of NDP Leader Jack Layton's fight against prostate cancer. The Toronto MP is in the middle of a treatment regimen that has seen him lose some weight and occasionally look wan.

Layton, 59, has rarely missed a session of the Commons since Parliament reconvened March 4 and has vowed to stay on the job until his health is fully restored.

The Tory hue of the ties and scarves of Prostate Cancer Canada prompted additional congratulations from Conservatives on the choice of colour.


http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/1003 ... ancer_ties

Kudos to everyone who wore blue for stepping above the constant pettiness that is Parliament!


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:06 am
 


Yes, it is certainly nice to see everyone put aside their political differences to support a fellow human being's fight against cancer.

Good on them.


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 11:11 am
 


*looking solemn*

Today, ladies and gentlemen, we are all dippers.

But just for today. :)





Keep fighting Jack, cuz cancer sucks.


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:02 pm
 


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The Tory hue of the ties and scarves of Prostate Cancer Canada prompted additional congratulations from Conservatives on the choice of colour.


Nice to see the pissing contest doesn't end when someone's health or life is in the balance :roll:

May Jack have a full and speedy recovery and permanent remission.


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