This morning’s Hamilton Spectator carries the happy news that another form of oppression is about to be lifted across the pond: EU: Vacations are a right, not a luxury. I last travelled overseas in 2006. Because I have reason to believe I can claim European citizenship (through Cyprus and/or the United Kingdom), perhaps it’s time to take action to end my four-year-long oppressed state — with the emancipating assistance of European taxpayers, of course.
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