Bomb scares are no laughing matter.
Even in an unlikely setting (like downtown Kitchener).
Especially when there really is a bomb.
Except for when it turns out to be completely harmless, and wholly accidental, as was the case earlier this week.
A World War II era bomb - helpfully labeled 'bomb' - was found behind a wall in the basement of a Kitchener house by some electricians. This led to the entire block being evacuated and the Army called in to dispose of the bomb.
Had the bomb detonated, it would have just produced a lot of smoke - it was a practice bomb, so to speak. It belonged to a former owner of that house, who picked it up as a souvenir from an armoury and then forgot he ever had it.
My favourite part is still him feeling the need to label it.
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One last thought on politics (at least until the situation changes).
In fact, we'll do it as a game. Spot the flaw in the following sentence, only very slightly paraphrased from John Baird:
"The opposition has hatched an unconstitutional plot for no reason other than to gain power, and we are prepared to go over the Governor-General's head to prevent it."
--Ryan
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