A little while ago, there was a female, former RCMP officer who committed suicide. She had PTSD and had complained of sexual harassment and assault at her workplace.... I was sorry to hear about the suicide. Even though a class-action lawsuit had been resolved recently, the RCMP said there was another class-action suit in the works by a group of female officers and they were resisting it.... As far as I understand, the laws in Canada had been refined lately--not too long ago?--and it'd be hard for any man to say or do anything against a woman without having a problem....
One thing that strikes me is that it's very insulting for a woman to get any kind of sexual comments or even flattery about her appearance when she's trying to do her job...! It's downright insulting! Maybe the men could consider that...? [In the past, some of the female officers unfortunately endured more than harassment and were allegedly assaulted.... The whole issue is a serious and complex matter to handle, in my opinion. But I was glad for the settlement which had been made....]
Friday, August 17, 2018
Monday, August 13, 2018
For The Discouraged
Besides the post I wrote below about the financial settlement, or the possible lack of one, I'd like to write some encouragement in case the police aren't ready to have a proper news conference this year...?
People have heard false or confused stories about the Landlord/Tenant matter, about the criminal matters including my mental health, and about the police project. And I'm praying that God will help and bless each of these people.... I believe God cares and wants to help.... I'm praying the people will speak up constructively if they have concerns, or get support from elsewhere if they feel bad, or they could turn their attention to other things and forget the past....
Then there are a few people who have more or less heard the correct things about the police project, and they're waiting and wondering why things are so slow? And I'm praying for God to help and bless them, also. They may need to forgive everyone, if nothing happens...?
If the police would be able to have a successful news conference this year--in October?--that'd be great. And I'm praying for that too, if possible. But as I said before, God won't force them.... So, this is my Plan B...and I'm praying already. [Not to say I'm completely negative about the outcome--I don't know what will happen?]
People have heard false or confused stories about the Landlord/Tenant matter, about the criminal matters including my mental health, and about the police project. And I'm praying that God will help and bless each of these people.... I believe God cares and wants to help.... I'm praying the people will speak up constructively if they have concerns, or get support from elsewhere if they feel bad, or they could turn their attention to other things and forget the past....
Then there are a few people who have more or less heard the correct things about the police project, and they're waiting and wondering why things are so slow? And I'm praying for God to help and bless them, also. They may need to forgive everyone, if nothing happens...?
If the police would be able to have a successful news conference this year--in October?--that'd be great. And I'm praying for that too, if possible. But as I said before, God won't force them.... So, this is my Plan B...and I'm praying already. [Not to say I'm completely negative about the outcome--I don't know what will happen?]
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....
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