Some good ideas, from North of the border

Our friends in Canada are in the throes of an election just like here in the United States. However, unlike here in the United States, where the election process has been in full swing now for close to four (or eight) years, Canada's election was called last week and will be held in October, a quick sixty days at most (the United States could take lessons).

One set of ideas being put forward by the New Democratic Party is actually quite interesting and, of course, would drive most Americans nuts. The NDP is suggesting that ATM fees be abolished and credit card rates be capped at 5% over prime. I can support both of these. The banking industry, despite the "failures" continues to make huge profits and continues to gig the average user for every hidden fee they can pile on should take note of the general distaste of the banking public for these pointless fees and usury level charges.

Now, if we can figure out some good solutions to these bizarre gas prices, we might begin to move the economy forward.