New Year's Revolution
The year 2009
It's time for a New Year's "Revolution" for a Resolution to Family Law in Canada.
and it starts with our resolution that
The BEST child supports is EQUAL parenting!
REVOLUTION for a RESOLUTION
In the words of the great Henry David Thoreau and Martin Luther King, Jr
"I became convinced that noncooperation with evil is as much a moral obligation as is cooperation with good. No other person has been more eloquent and passionate in getting this idea across than Henry David Thoreau. As a result of his writings and personal witness, we are the heirs of a legacy of creative protest." (Martin Luther King, Jr, Autobiography)
George Bernard Shaw
Disobedience, the rarest and most courageous of the virtues, is seldom distinguished from neglect, the laziest and commonest of the vices.
and the Chinese Proverb
Laws control the lesser man. Right conduct controls the greater one.
A revolution is needed to change family law in Canada.
A revolution is both a complete cycle and a complete change.
We believe that family law in Canada has come full circle now that a full generation of children have grown up in a dysfunctional family law system.
In the words of a male highschool student,
"i joined this group because i know how much it hurts for kids who have divorced, those who fight with their parents, i help a lot of kids like that, i know how bad it is. my parents aren't the best either, they hardly talk anymore, i turned out ok, im strong, and im not hiding how i feel or my stregnth from the world, so i help those in similar or worse situations then myself, i hope this law gets pased, it would help so many kids, i think we need to shift from prodection of stuff and more into our familys weal fair, otherwise soon we wont know what a family is"
From the mouths of babes, "I hope this law gets passed, it would help so many kids.... Soon we won't know what a family is."
The fabric of our society is being torn at the seams and we must stop it.
As Canadian soldiers fight and sacrifice to protect the rights of Afghan children,
we fight and sacrifice on these shores to protect their children's rights in Canada.
We make 2009 the Year of the Hero
2009
The Year of the Hero
Fathers 4 Justice Canada Superheroes & Actions
Hal Legere aka - (Robin QC)
High Profile Stunts = 3 Has been charged with mischief twice and obstruction once. Hal has had one conviction. These include
(1). September 25,2004, Scaled the Pattullo bridge in Surrey BC in protest and dressed as Robin. Remained upon the structure for 5 hours. Was charged and convicted of mischief. This action received media attention across the country. Visit http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Sept25_04RobinQC.html of the F4J Canada Action site for pictures and details.
(2). March 25, 2005, Hal dressed as Robin scaled the Victoria Legislature building with the Burnaby Batman was charged with mischief but the charges were eventually stayed.
Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/March25_05Victoria.html for pictures and details.
(3). August 24, 2008, Hal dressed as Robin scaled the Regina Legislature building with the Burnaby Batman in protest. There were no arrests or charges laid. Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/SaskatchewanPages/F4J_Canada_Burnaby_Batman_Robin_QC_Scale_Sask_Legislature.html for pictures footage and details.
Hal has also assisted in the execution of many high profile stunts here in BC other than his own and has further risked loss of life and liberty in the same.
Robert Robinson aka (Burnaby Batman)
High Profile Stunts -6 Has been charged with mischief 3 times and has had no convictions. These include.
(1). The inaugural action of Fathers 4 Justice Canada May 22, 2004, Batman scales crane in dead of night and pouring rain in Burnaby BC in protest. Batman remained perilously perched upon the structure for 18 hours before being encouraged to dismount by senior RCMP officials. The Bat was charged with mischief over $5000.00. A year later the matter was stayed. Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/May22_04Batman.html for details, footage and pictures.
(2). Feb. 03/05 Batman Back In Black Demo Action Batman atop of over pass on the boundary between Vancouver and Burnaby BC. No arrests or charges as the Bat was able to escape upon police arrival. Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Feb03_05BurnabyBatman.html for pictures and details.
(3). March 25/05 Burnaby Batman & Robin QC scale Victoria Legislature building. The Bat was arrested and charged with mischief. Charges were later stayed on the matter.
Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/March25_05Victoria.html for pictures, footage and details.
(4). September 03/05 Burnaby Batman scales crane in Vancouver BC. The Bat remained upon the structure for 8 hours before being encouraged to dismount by SWAT. The Bat was questioned and released with no charges or arrest. This stunt was also filmed for the documentary movie The Dads Who Fought Back. Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Sept03_05BurnabyBatman.html for pictures, footage and details.
(5). Jan. 09/06 Burnaby Batman, scales Johnson street bridge in Victoria BC with fellow superheroes. The heroes remained upon the structure for 7 hours in pouring rain and 70 km winds before being talked down. The Bat and superheroes were arrested and charged with mischief. The charges were eventually stayed once more. Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Jan09_06Victoria.html for details, footage and pictures.
(6). August 24/08 Burnaby Batman and Robin QC scale the Regina Legislature building in protest. No arrests or charges were laid. Visit - http://f4jcanada.com/SaskatchewanPages/F4J_Canada_Burnaby_Batman_Robin_QC_Scale_Sask_Legislature.html for details, pictures and footage.
Robert has also been a key player in all high profile stunts in BC and has risked life and liberty in the execution of many of these stunts behind the scenes as well.
Kevin Christiaens aka BC Hulk
High Profile Stunts 7 Has been charged with mischief 3 times and has one conviction. These include.
(1). March 25/05 Hulk scales Johnson street bridge in Victoria BC in protest and remains upon structure for 5 hours with the Flash. Neither superhero was charged. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/March25_05Victoria.html for details, pictures and footage.
(2). May 07/05 Hulk scales Alex Fraser bridge in protest and remains upon the structure for 4 hours. BC Hulk was charged and convicted of mischief. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/May07_05Bridges.html for details, pictures and footage.
(3). Jan. 09/06 BC Hulk scales the Johnson street bridge in Victoria BC with fellow superheroes, remains upon the structure for 7 hours in the rain and winds. The Hulk was charged with mischief but the charges were stayed. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Jan09_06Victoria.html for details, footage and pictures.
(4). December 03/07 BC Hulk scales Sapperton sky train station in New Westminster BC in protest. Hulk remained upon the structure with the Sapperton Spiderman for 5 hours in heavy rains and winds before descending the structure. The Hulk was charged with mischief but the matter was stayed. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Dec03_07Sapperton.html for details, pictures and footage.
(5). August 23/08 BC Hulk scales 200 foot crane in the west end of Vancouver in protest. Hulk remained upon the structure for 6 hours before ascending to the ground. The Hulk was not arrested or charged for his action. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/BCHulk_08_08_23_Crane_Protest.html for details and pictures. Kevin has also helped in the execution of stunts.
Stephen Hodges Whittaker aka Victoria Spiderman
4 High Profile Stunts has been arrested and charged with mischief 3 times and has had 2 convictions. These include
(1). May 09/05 Victoria BC Scales 200 foot tower crane in protest. Was charged and convicted of mischief. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/May09_05Spiderman.html for pictures, details and footage.
(2). Jan. 09/06 Spidey scales Johnson street bridge in Victoria BC with fellow superheroes. Spidey was charged with mischief but charges were stayed. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Jan09_06Victoria.html for pictures, footage and details.
(3). June 15/07 Victoria Spiderman scales Mary hill bypass in cocuitlam BC and remains upon structure for 4 hours before ascending from his perch. Spidey was charged and convicted of mischief. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/June15_07Spiderman.html for pictures, footage and details. Stephen has also helped in the execution of stunts.
Murray Williams aka Metropolis Superman
1 High Profile Stunt June 15/07 - was charged with mischief but the matter was stayed a year later. View - http://f4jcanada.com/SHProfilePages/MetropolisSuperman.htmlfor details, pictures and footage. Murray has also helped in the execution of stunts.
Mark Bogan aka Plywoodman
High Profile stunts 1 August 08/08 Toronto Ontario Jack Laytons office Charged
View - http://f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/No_Dads_Party_August_08_08.htmlfor details footage and pictures.
Mark has also been charged and convicted of mischief 2 times in the past with the great cricket caper as well as a powder-bombing incident at an all candidates meeting in the Northwest Territories.
Steve Melady aka Patullo Spiderman
High Profile stunts 1 Steve scaled the Pattullo bridge in Surrey BC on May 07/05 remaining upon the structure for several hours before being talked down. Steve was charged with mischief but the charges were dismissed in trial because of errors on the part of the police and crown council. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/May07_05Bridges.html for details pictures and footage. Steve has also helped in the execution of stunts.
Chris Nightengale - aka Sapperton Spiderman
High Profile Stunts 1 Spiderman scaled the Sapperton sky train overpass with the BC in New Westminster BC - December 03/07. Spidey was charged with mischief but the charge was stayed a short time later. View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Dec03_07Sapperton.html for details and pictures.
Chris Coderre aka Robin JR
High Profile stunts 2 has been charged with mischief once and has one conviction. These stunts include May 07/05 scaling the Alex Fraser bridge with the Hulk View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/May07_05Bridges.html and on September 03/05 a 200 foot tower crane with the Burnaby Batman View - http://f4jcanada.com/BCPages/Sept03_05BurnabyBatman.html
Gene Rogers - aka Ontario Batman
High Profiled stunts - 1 - Climbed the front of the University Club downtown Toronto to protest a Family Law Wine and Dine, December 1/04. Charged with mischief which was later dropped. View
http://www.f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/Dec01_04BatmanWW.html
Kris Titus aka Wonder Woman
High Profile stunts 2 These stunts include December 1/04 climbing the University Club in Toronto to protest a Family Law Wine and Dine Charges of mischief were later dropped - View
http://www.f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/Dec01_04BatmanWW.html
August 27/08 along with Ontario Spiderman who scaled a 200 crane in Toronto charged with mischief over $5000, common nuisance, mischief interfere with property and conspiracy to commit an indictable offense. Trial is still pending. View
http://www.f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/F4J_Canada_Ontario_Spiderman_In_Action.html
Darcy Nogueira - aka Ontario Spiderman
August 27/08 Scaled a 200 crane in Toronto to hang a banner in support of Private member Motion 483 charged with mischief over $5000, common nuisance, mischief interfere with property and conspiracy to commit an indictable offense. Trial is still pending. View
http://www.f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/F4J_Canada_Ontario_Spiderman_In_Action.htm
Brad Mastin aka Ontario Superman
High profile stunt During the groups Month of Mayhem on May 06/05 climbed the front of the Old City Hall Courthouse at the beginning of the trial for Ontario Batman and WonderWoman no charges were laid. View
http://www.f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/May06_05Superman.html
Vi Tran aka NDP Spiderman
High profile stunt Commandeered roof of Jack Layton, NDP leaders constituency office in Toronto August 08/08 - Charged with mischief interfere with property, mischief under $5000 and common nuisance. Trial is still pending View -
http://www.f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/No_Dads_Party_August_08_08.html
Denis Van Decker aka Mr. Incredible
High profile stunt Was ground support for NDP Spiderman and Plywoodman who commandeered roof of Jack Layton, NDP leaders constituency office in Toronto August 08/08 - Charged with mischief interfere with property, mischief under $5000 and common nuisance. Trial is still pending View -
http://www.f4jcanada.com/OntarioPages/No_Dads_Party_August_08_08.html
Steve Osbourne aka New Year Spiderman
High profile stunt Spent the night atop a crane at Yonge Dundas Square in Toronto on New Years Eve December 31/04. Despite huge police presence, no charges were laid.
Benoit Leroux aka Quebec Robin
High profile stunt Commandeered Jacques Cartier Bridge in Montreal on May 23/05
Charged with conspiracy. Convicted. Currently in Appeal Court. View -
Daniel Bonin aka Montreal Spiderman
High profile stunt Commandeered the Mount Royal Cross for 3 hours on May 21/05.
Daniel was not charged. View -
Andy Srougi Papa Taime
High profile stunt spent 13 hours atop the Jacques Cartier Bridge.
Stephane Dube Papa Taime
Charged alongside Andy Srougi.
WE HONOR YOU ALL!
GREAT REVOLUTIONARY QUOTES
"Mom, what do I have to do to be a Real Fathers 4 Justice superhero?"
Josh, Age 13
Every generation needs a new revolution.
Thomas Jefferson
Many a revolution started with the actions of a few. Only 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence. A few hanging together can lead a nation to change.
Wynton Marsalis
The sadness of the women's movement is that they don't allow the necessity of love. See, I don't personally trust any revolution where love is not allowed.
Maya Angelou
Revolution begins with the self, in the self.
Toni Cade Bambara
It is a revolution, and it can no more be checked by human effort... than a prarie fire by a gardener's watering pot.
Judah Philip Benjamin
It may be impossible to have a revolution without crimes but that does not make revolution a crime.
Jose Bergamin
A revolution is an idea which has found its bayonets.
Napoleon Bonaparte
If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution.
Natalie Goldberg
You can kill a revolutionary but you can never kill the revolution.
Fred Hampton
Whether a revolution succeeds or fails people of great hearts will always be sacrificed to it.
Heinrich Heine
A great revolution in just one single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society and, further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind.
Daisaku Ikeda
Legitimate revolution must be led by, made by those who have been most oppressed: black, brown, yellow, red, and white women-with men relating to that the best they can.
Robin Morgan
