Showing posts with label First. Show all posts
Showing posts with label First. Show all posts

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Good bye CBC, you racist organization

So for at least the 12th time in a couple weeks, I have gotten the boot from CBC. This time, as a report comes out that once again hides the truth behind a murder of a First Nations man by the RCMP. I know the inquiry has found that Chase McKay of the White Bear FN committed suicide by police back in June 2008. However, how can one conclude a person has committed suicide if (1) they are not around to ask, (2) they left no note, and (3) it was not self-inflicted. Comments made by readers assume those suffering from mental illness are just random idiots, etc. To me, this is an all to typical finding when it comes to violence to First Nations from police. RCMP Shooting was death by suicide. Want another example, look here Ceramics to find the story behind Elwood Friday and his treatment for looking drunk, while actually having medical issues. There is very little information on this story, but you can find some. I suggest you look him up to find out how stereotypes promote racism towards FN people by the public and the police.

My latest letter to CBC, please check the link above to the cbc story to see if it gets posted. My name in the comments is justkickin.
I am so sick and tired with cbc and whoever it is moderating these postings. Everytime I post anything that somewhat brings up the topic of racism against FN, Black folks, and others not in mainstream society, it does not get posted...EVERYTIME. However, any attack on said groups, racist comments and all, are allowed to be posted on here. Everyone is entitled to have their opinions heard, as long as they agree with the CBC's opinions. Shame on you CBC for being a contributor to racism. It is organizations like you that keep me in work. But then I wonder why I am wasting my time typing this, a no one will probably see it. I have posted at least a dozen comments over the last couple months that have not gone published, including one to this article about how it is unfair to call someone a random idiot while assuming they have a mental issue..nothing wrong with that statement.. I dare you cbc, print this so people will know how you folks operate.. my views should be heard...along with the racist ones you allow...I DARE YOU

Friday, February 13, 2009

Nothing like a good old fashion drug raid to bring out the BEST in people

This past week we have seen the arrest of a First Nations band manager for possession, trafficking, and weapons offences. While scanning through readers' comments, it appears the accused's actions speak for a whole race. Amazing the number of racists events like this bring out. Some of the posts I read include: "Reserves breed drug use", "Corrupt politicians", "What do you expect", "Bet he plays the Native card","typical, those people will defend him", "The sad part about this is you will most likely see this guy back in business soon. Most likely going to see the native card pulled on this. I wonder if drug trafficking is mentioned in the treaty. .", " Chief must of been sleeping on that day or nursing a hang over"," No wonder First Nation's people are in such dire straits", The list goes on and on. So why is it the actions of one individual, guilty or not, are representative of a group? Let's look back at the recent events in Halifax involving two families heavily involved in the drug trade. There were almost daily shootings, one in front of the Children's Hospital. These two families are located in the same area. I did not recall seeing any comments stating the actions of these groups represent the actions of all white folk. Saying something like that would be , well, just plain silly. So why is it, the actions of individuals of colour, African Canadian, Latino, First Nations, to the dominant society, seem to represent the group as a whole? Racism at its finest