Time and a place

The most overused joke this week has to be the "google" reference that seems to turn up in every single article about the AON contract recently announced by Alberta Health and Wellness. Okay, we might admit that the comment by the opposition that all you had to do was search for the company on the internet and you would find out this information was mildy clever, however is it news? I mean, why is a joke about a serious matter news? Why has every journalist taken that one-liner and made it a part of their story? is "google" the real story here? Do people even remember what the real story is anymore? I could give you links to all the stories that reference "google" and the AON story but there would not be enough space on this site for it. Have we let humour become a part of every news story now?

I'm sorry, I cannot stand it anymore. Making a joke isn't being a reponsible opposition, its trying to get your name in the paper. I'm tired of it, and I hope others are too. There's a time and a place for humour, but it shouldn't be part of our daily news. In fact, what happens to kids in school known as the "class clown?" They end up in detention. Everyone knows that humour is a way of getting attention. So well done opposition parties! You got some much needed attention. Now can we please get back to the real story?