PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1974, WHITBY FREE PRESS KALNINS ON.. 'Vocation Alex Kainins is on vacation somnewhere in the United States. His column will resume shortly. Today's guest column is written by James Baley, reporter for the Missis- sauga limes. When it comes to oppressed minorities, it seems to me *we have too long refused to recognize one of the largest and most put-upon groups in the society: the lazy. We have up to now identified such diverse elements of society as Indiatis, gays, and women as victims of op- pression, and quite often they probably are, but for themn, at. least, there can always be found at least a few defenders. The lazy person, however, stands alone. Although he may be hounded throughout his life by bis employer, his spouse, his relatives and his friends, he rarely fights back - usually because he can't be bothered. Although he cannot help the way he was born any more than members of other minorities, for him there is na public acceptance. It's a wrong that should be righted. 've been thinking of organizing some kind of pressure group, with a self-explanatory namne like the Indolent Liberation Front, to petition the governiment for legisla- tion protecting the rights of citizens like myself who are incapable by accident of birth of obtaining their rightful role in society. There are a number of steps which might be taken to spare the lethargic the pain and embarassment which society inflicts upon them. For example, ail those posters and signs which read "We Try Harder" are disturbing to us, because we don't. Or how about those desk signs that say "Do It Now." Well, no matter how hard we try, we, the lazy, know in the deepest depths of our souls, that we're not going to do it now, that we may not do it tomor- row, and if we're lucky, we may flot ever do it. These wîdely-circulated exhortations are, to us, a forin of hate literature. You can rest assured we would do somne- thing about them, if we had the energy. Many people seem to forget the debt that they owe the inactive. In a sense, we are the catalyst upon which al society's productive interactions depend. Who would do any work at ail, if he didn't have somebody around the plant or office who made hîm look good by working even less? Think of alI the university professors, high school c- I 11Kf COMNECTION bI1 MINTTMS [RIEVIEWIME Autumn Migration WaIk Greenwood Conservation Area is a fine location for obsenving the annual migra- tion south -of the many species cf birds that are gathering to take to the fly- ways. To observe this natural wonder, an Autumn Migra. tion; Walk, sponsored by the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authon- ity, will be held at the Area (Sunday) Septemben 15. Starting ar 10:00 a.mn, the waik will be led by Peter Iden, a prominent Toronto naturalist and author of the Toronto Bird Finding Guide. Bring along a camnera and binoculars. The walk is just one of a number. of educational out- ings for families scheduled for this fail by The Authority. Greenwood is located just five miles north of Pickering off the Westney Road. GP. Campionshýip. Stilli Up for Grabs.,,, counsellors, personnel managers, social workers, and govern- ment bureaucrats who would be unemployed if they didn't have us around to counsel and attempt to motivate. Worse think how many would be unemployed if they ever suc- ceeded. We feel no bitterness towards the hard-working, it should be noted. In their zeal to get the job done, to per- formi tasks of monontony and futility, they provoke in us only the most tender feelings of compassion and pity. Neyer will they know the Joy one feels as hie rolîs back into bed after turning off alarm clock's urgent sumnmons, or the resulting sense of adventure one experiences, when he sneaks into work a haîf-hour late. Neyer will they feel that sense of accomplishment that cornes to the worker who looks up from his desk at 5:00, p.rn. and realizes that he hasn't done a blessed thing ail day. And it should be noted that our apathy does flot neces- sarily lead to any lessening of productivity, as is commonly believed. In the lazy person is often found the twin virtue of incompetence, with the result that whatever work hie does is done badly. That means that a more energetic type has to take over somne of his responsibilities if the job is to get done. Since he is also usually more competent, it naturally follows that the end result is that much better. His lazy co-worker is happy because hie maintains his employment without a great deal of effort, and he is happy in the knowledge that he can do the work of two men. His boss is even happy because hie is relieved of the res- ponsibility of firing the non-worker and thus reducing his sphere of authority by one. Somneday 1 M going to collect my thoughts on the merits of shiftlessness, and write them up ini a book entitled, "In Praise of Sloth." Not right now, though l Im just not in the mood. Foskett Roofilng & Reuroofing Eavestroughing Aluminum Soffit Face r Trougk & Si ding Whitby%668-5à m906 Each Tuçsday,, evenîn' during Septem~ber, at--7ý3O-p.--j m. the Whitby Library is presenting a series of films featuring the works of Can- adian and American artists. Represented will be the work of the Group of Seven, modemn Indian art, Eskimo art, the painting of the Ukrainian Canadian artist - Kurelek, Canadian history as portrayed in painting and Paul Kane and his Western paintings. The very popular American artist Andrew Wyeth will be featured and Normani Rockwell of Satur- day Evening Post fame. 2,091 Fort OTTAWA - The Cana- dian Forestry Service record- ed 2,091 fonest fires in Can-' ada during the month of July affecting some 1,442,000 acres of the country's forest land. The figures are compared with a total of 1,712 fines in the corresponding period last year, over a total acre- age of 1,657,000. These figures bring the The North American Grand Prix could be jointly refered to as the backstretch of the World Driving Champ- ionship and this season' in, particular they wil live'up to this advance billing because the Championship cannot be decided in Europe. Haîf a dozen drivers-. are,, stili in contention for the- Grand Prix Championship which could be decided dur- ing the running of the Labatt's 50 Grand Prix of Canada to be held at Mosport Park, September 20, 21 and 22. There are three. races re- maining on the circuit, the Italian Grand Prix, Septem- ber 8, the Canadian Grand Prix and the U.S. Grand Prix, October 6, but the point spread is so close the winner will not be decided until the final two races taking place in North Amer- ica. Nover before has the Grand Prix championship left for it's North American tour with the final outcome s0 much in doubt. Prior to the Italian Grand Prix, the Ferrari team figures prominently in the title race holding both first and fourth place. With 46 points, Clay Regazzoni of Switzerland is the leader while tearnate Niki Lauda is 10 points back. Ferrari has to go back to Librari These fjIn.negts, arpre to, 'the- publid. Cotâe-iiiX ôn Tuesday evenings and enjoy a visit with these well-known artists and their paintings. Make a note of the dates of these programs and enjoy an evening with us. Sept. 10 - This vibrant land Group of Seven Lismer Sept. 17 - The world of Andrew Wyeth, The Amner. can dreamn - Norman Rock- welI Sept. 24 - Paul Kane goeý, West, Jolifou Inn Oct. 1 - Kurelek, Colon it living. est Fires season's total to 5,075 fires affecting 1 ,624,000 - acres, compared with 5,087 fires and 2,064,000 acres for the same period in 1973. 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A large gap was left lb -the Tyrreil team this season with the retirement of World Champion Jackiç .Stewart, but his replacement Jody Scheckter is filling the posi- tion capably, holding down- second place at present with a total of 41 points. Third place and 37 points belong to Emerson Fittipaldi who is driving a McLaren-Ford. AI- so0 still in contention are Car- los Reutemann and Ronnie Peterson who have 24 and 22 points. respectively. The records and- reputa- tions of the.teams and drivers involved in this rare scrarnble for the World Driving Champ- ionship, guarantees that thé race at Mosport will have an air of suspense which no other Canadian Grand Prix has been able to generate. Perhaps the oniy way to pick a favorite in this dash for the most prestigious championship in motor rac- ing, is to base predictions on consistency. In' that case, the favorites 'would be Regazzoni, having failed to pick up points in only two races and Scheckter, missing out in four of the twelve races run this season. f Filmsç