To Clear Muddy Intentions

After WWII the Pentagon was stuck in a mindset of potential nuclear destruction. Destroy or be destroyed. The philosophy initially came from the Allies desperate need to triumph over the evil Axes, which was followed by the desire to contain Russia’s launch to dominate the world with nuclear arsenals. It appeared the Pentagon had no choice but to adopt the “dam or be dammed”.
Then along came a man named Henry Kissinger, a man of exceptional understanding, countering the global philosophy with the concept of “limited nuclear war” (among other subsequent beliefs). It was a controversial yet brilliant change of global thinking (at least the pre-scandal portion was). Instead of seeking to destroy the opponent entirely, he proposed to place a series of options that restrict and direct, all the while trying to retain his opponents pride and dignity (even though force may be used). It was a concept of collaboration with your enemies rather than trying to obliterate them.
The West never (or rarely) compromised the notion of Freedom. The West tried to hold firm to the destiny that man was to walk in freedom. They would not tolerate domination, fear and oppression (at least publicly… not withstanding Cambodia-type ventures). This concept of collaboration without compromise appeared to be an oxymoron. Mr. Kissinger’s life work proved that belief to be at least partially wrong (there is nothing like a major controversy as an illustration to further muddy… muddy meanings).
To some who have read my book, and viewed this blog, I have appeared as “destroy or be destroyed”. However, I wish to continue the sliver of honorable intentions Mr. Kissinger proposed in his “collaboration without compromise”. I believe, and can see, the universal application of subsistence allowance as a great leap for the trucking industry, CRA, and maybe even Canada as a whole. Properly implemented it could affect the average citizen’s view of the entire Canadian income tax system (maybe even something that could moderate the national contempt for our government). It’s certainly not a cure all, but I believe it can follow in the noble footsteps of its predecessor “The Federal Accountability Act”.
My goal is not to annihilate, punish or even aggravate CRA, only to bring clarification on their mandate, and to expose their responsibility for integrity and justice.
Today, somewhere in the rage of 80-90% of operators are still self-employed. I believe within 3-5 years that amount should be 50-70% incorporated. I am also determined to ensure those who do incorporate for the benefit of subsistence allowance to do so with the clear intent of compliance to the rules.
I will continue with my mission to directly educate some 25-35,000 operators as well as some 300,000+ drivers nationally. Subsistence allowance is only the first rung on a very long ladder. Some time this summer I will be introducing my second major topic and subsequent book (to be released some time in 2010) so stay tuned.