Monday, July 9, 2018
Let Them Be Fair...
Speaking of prison, I saw a news headline lately which said that half the prison population in Canada are Natives. That's a very high portion! And I read on the Internet that in the USA, some of the big-city police forces really have been guilty of racism and brutality.... Not to mention, I wonder what percentage of blacks are in prison there? If some groups of people typically commit more crimes, that's one thing. But I hope the police would be fair and not jump to the wrong conclusions.... And don't use any more restraint than is necessary.
"...the poor go to prison"
It's possible a criminal lawyer might say that instead of "malicious prosecution," I had grounds for an appeal and should've gone that route...? [And it'd be too late now.] That's why I say I'm not a lawyer and don't know exactly how the law works in this case...? It happened that I attempted an appeal but didn't know the process very well...and nothing came of it....
Whatever the law says, it was true that different parties were making attempts to keep me from succeeding in the criminal cases, at the time.... And as I've said, I wasn't wealthy enough to hire the best lawyers....
When I was doing some legal research at the library at the time, I came across a recent study in Ontario which had concluded, "The rich get richer, and the poor go to prison." I know from experience that it's not nice to be a poor person in those circumstances!
Whatever the law says, it was true that different parties were making attempts to keep me from succeeding in the criminal cases, at the time.... And as I've said, I wasn't wealthy enough to hire the best lawyers....
When I was doing some legal research at the library at the time, I came across a recent study in Ontario which had concluded, "The rich get richer, and the poor go to prison." I know from experience that it's not nice to be a poor person in those circumstances!
More Than One Misunderstanding
Have written before that the divisional Mountie HQ did a certain deed against me at the beginning of my criminal matters. They did it for a mistaken reason--because they'd been misled about the false, gay story.... As far as the public goes, I think we could loosely refer to this as a "misunderstanding...?" We don't need to lie if someone wants the details but we don't have to broadcast everything, in my opinion.
There was something the firefighters and their helper did at the beginning of the criminal matters also, and I think that could be called a misunderstanding, as well? I don't want to spell out all the details in this public blog...and they've been discussed elsewhere earlier.
The point I'm trying to make is that the divisional Mounties weren't the only ones who were mistaken.... So, if we just generally state--as far as needs to be stated--that there were misunderstandings, I think that would cover it?
As far as I can see, the specific, divisional Mounties need to understand all the facts and angles of the police project; and then they can decide if they want to go forward, or not?
There was something the firefighters and their helper did at the beginning of the criminal matters also, and I think that could be called a misunderstanding, as well? I don't want to spell out all the details in this public blog...and they've been discussed elsewhere earlier.
The point I'm trying to make is that the divisional Mounties weren't the only ones who were mistaken.... So, if we just generally state--as far as needs to be stated--that there were misunderstandings, I think that would cover it?
As far as I can see, the specific, divisional Mounties need to understand all the facts and angles of the police project; and then they can decide if they want to go forward, or not?
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Saying What I Can
Would like to say something more positive so the "malicious prosecution" doesn't sound too negative.... I still believe the "civil disobedience" promoted by Henry Thoreau applies...and it's something the police project needs to rely on heavily...! The police can consult with whichever authorities they'd like, to get better information than I can give.... And we have to have a realistic view of everything that's happened.... But a lot of good has come out of this.... The police, firefighters, and I, we all have contributed something! [God has helped me get through this, so far!--And I've prayed, and am praying, for the others--whether they like it or not!?]
The gay police at the divisional Mountie HQ will have to decide if they WANT to carry on...? Were they supposed to be "A supporter," or "THE supporter" of the police project--to go public??? What do they want, and what's reasonable??? Can the homosexual police succeed, or would it be better for the bi-sexual police??? Just wondering...? And that's why I think it'd be so good for the police to work together...but some have been resisting.... I don't know for sure what's going to happen...but I can only do my part to say what I can...!
The gay police at the divisional Mountie HQ will have to decide if they WANT to carry on...? Were they supposed to be "A supporter," or "THE supporter" of the police project--to go public??? What do they want, and what's reasonable??? Can the homosexual police succeed, or would it be better for the bi-sexual police??? Just wondering...? And that's why I think it'd be so good for the police to work together...but some have been resisting.... I don't know for sure what's going to happen...but I can only do my part to say what I can...!
Monday, June 25, 2018
My Reading
As I've mentioned before, I'm reading the book "Walden," by Henry Thoreau. It's written in old-fashioned English and it's quite long-winded...it's not easy reading! I'm about one-third of the way through this book of over 300 pages. Sometimes I think to myself, "Oh, he must be joking!?," and other times I think he's an inspired genius!
Thoreau was reportedly a graduate of Harvard University. He was a writer and philosopher, and spent some time working in his family's successful business.... Thoreau was also friends with Ralph Waldo Emerson, another famous person.... By the time, I'm finished reading the book I might not agree with all of Thoreau's beliefs but I still firmly believe that he had something worthwhile to contribute to society....
While I'm reading the above book, I'm also reading a book by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Ph.D. He has been a professor at Harvard and also at the University of Toronto. He's a psychologist and a philosopher...another long-winded person--and he says so himself--but he's very popular on YouTube.... He gets over 100 million views of his lectures.... He seems to be popular with young people, especially. Dr. Peterson grew up in the far north of the province of Alberta, and it was quite near where I lived in British Columbia with my husband when we were married.... I've read about three-quarters of his latest book, of close to 400 pages....
Thoreau was reportedly a graduate of Harvard University. He was a writer and philosopher, and spent some time working in his family's successful business.... Thoreau was also friends with Ralph Waldo Emerson, another famous person.... By the time, I'm finished reading the book I might not agree with all of Thoreau's beliefs but I still firmly believe that he had something worthwhile to contribute to society....
While I'm reading the above book, I'm also reading a book by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Ph.D. He has been a professor at Harvard and also at the University of Toronto. He's a psychologist and a philosopher...another long-winded person--and he says so himself--but he's very popular on YouTube.... He gets over 100 million views of his lectures.... He seems to be popular with young people, especially. Dr. Peterson grew up in the far north of the province of Alberta, and it was quite near where I lived in British Columbia with my husband when we were married.... I've read about three-quarters of his latest book, of close to 400 pages....
Friday, June 22, 2018
Thoreau, A Few More Comments
At the risk of sounding like a micro-manager, I'd like to bring up a few more points.... I want to make sure the police will get the results they need in good time.... [Please, I hope they will!? And it seems that often some detectives, or somebody, has been investigating?]
The police could benefit from talking to a news source about the university professors, I believe.... [Like how much to pay, for one thing.] But the English teachers/professors aren't usually the ones who comment on the news, I don't think? And there are many kinds of English courses.... We need a teacher of "English Literature," or "American Literature," especially from 1817-1862, when Thoreau was alive.... Myself, I'm not familiar with the large, public universities--only the small, private ones--but I'll tell the best I know.... The police could contact the head of the English department and ask for a referral to a few teachers...that is, if the head didn't want to serve them directly...?
The high schools are just finishing up their year now; and I don't know about the universities...? Some professors might be teaching in the summer, and some might be away on holiday? But I expect that someone should be available?
Some of the universities were already supporting the special police project, as far as I know, but I don't know who the contact people were? Don't know if the police would like to speak to the English teachers at these schools, or somewhere else...? Whatever works for them? Anyway, if the police could get some basic information to start with...then they could continue further if they actually want someone to help with the press conference? Again, whatever works...?
Thoreau advocated resisting the civil authorities in some cases...and in our case, the police and their friends wanted to resist the laws that used to govern the LGBTQ+ people.... The police, directly or indirectly, also detained me by questionable methods which may or may not have been legal...? They wanted to detain me so that I could help with their cause, as I've mentioned many times.... And I wasn't the only one working...the police did a lot of work, themselves.... But I've helped. And my involvement is in question.... [They want to have a credible story that can be told to the public.... And I'm saying Mr. Thoreau's suggestions should be plenty credible....]
For the record, there's also "The Thoreau Society" posted on the Internet.... But I highly recommend speaking to a university professor, if possible; or to a high school teacher to start with, if it's easier to make a connection? Any English teacher might know SOMETHING about Thoreau, but try to find one whose field of expertise covers Thoreau...?
The police could benefit from talking to a news source about the university professors, I believe.... [Like how much to pay, for one thing.] But the English teachers/professors aren't usually the ones who comment on the news, I don't think? And there are many kinds of English courses.... We need a teacher of "English Literature," or "American Literature," especially from 1817-1862, when Thoreau was alive.... Myself, I'm not familiar with the large, public universities--only the small, private ones--but I'll tell the best I know.... The police could contact the head of the English department and ask for a referral to a few teachers...that is, if the head didn't want to serve them directly...?
The high schools are just finishing up their year now; and I don't know about the universities...? Some professors might be teaching in the summer, and some might be away on holiday? But I expect that someone should be available?
Some of the universities were already supporting the special police project, as far as I know, but I don't know who the contact people were? Don't know if the police would like to speak to the English teachers at these schools, or somewhere else...? Whatever works for them? Anyway, if the police could get some basic information to start with...then they could continue further if they actually want someone to help with the press conference? Again, whatever works...?
Thoreau advocated resisting the civil authorities in some cases...and in our case, the police and their friends wanted to resist the laws that used to govern the LGBTQ+ people.... The police, directly or indirectly, also detained me by questionable methods which may or may not have been legal...? They wanted to detain me so that I could help with their cause, as I've mentioned many times.... And I wasn't the only one working...the police did a lot of work, themselves.... But I've helped. And my involvement is in question.... [They want to have a credible story that can be told to the public.... And I'm saying Mr. Thoreau's suggestions should be plenty credible....]
For the record, there's also "The Thoreau Society" posted on the Internet.... But I highly recommend speaking to a university professor, if possible; or to a high school teacher to start with, if it's easier to make a connection? Any English teacher might know SOMETHING about Thoreau, but try to find one whose field of expertise covers Thoreau...?
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
More Advice About Thoreau--Part 3
If and when the police talk to a university professor about Mr. Thoreau, they need to make a connection between this man and freedom from slavery in the USA--he was quite an influence and I'm sure the teacher would agree--and if the police want some personal advice about their special project, they can talk about the gay issues being related to the blacks being freed.... This has already been done, in some places, in film and TV.... And of course, the "civil disobedience" was done against me, but it was for a reason....
If the police aren't willing to make a little effort and expend some means, then don't look to me for help...!!! This is all I've got, take it or leave it...! [And I think it's pretty good.... It's excellent, if people will use their heads...!]
The main purpose of talking to a professor [which is better than a high school teacher] is to confirm the facts about Thoreau...and then we can go on from there.
If the police aren't willing to make a little effort and expend some means, then don't look to me for help...!!! This is all I've got, take it or leave it...! [And I think it's pretty good.... It's excellent, if people will use their heads...!]
The main purpose of talking to a professor [which is better than a high school teacher] is to confirm the facts about Thoreau...and then we can go on from there.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)