A very articulate and informative article exposing the contagion of stupidity.
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinions courageously and honestly.”
Our elites have decided - for reasons I don’t understand - to reintroduce blasphemy laws in Canada. To offend indigenous sensibilities is now forbidden. Truth is no defence.
“Citizens+ is another illiberal concept, not unlike the Gladue principle…which awards status indigenous Canadians with extra advantages and privileges not afforded to non-indigenous (non-status) Canadians.”
This extends to feelings. Their feelings matter more. My employer wrote to me that I should be more careful in teaching history factually in case Indigenous students were in the classroom. My employer decided their feelings would be hurt if whites weren’t presented as the baddies.
If ever you were looking for a way to turn ordinary Canadians against Indigenous Canadians, this is it. I'm all for truth and reconciliation as long as truth remains part of the equation. Without truth, not so much.
Excellent essay James. Truth & facts matter and no one should be afraid to tell said truth ! It was incredible Rustad caved to this ! Many lost a lot of respect when he did not support Dallas Brodie's facts.
A very articulate and informative article exposing the contagion of stupidity.
“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinions courageously and honestly.”
Einstein
Dallas Brodie is of course correct, and Rustad is a coward.
What a mess B.C. is.
Good article.
It's not only in BC. The Sh t Show is playing all across Canada.
True, but the west coasts, both in Canada and the US, are particularly crazy.
Our elites have decided - for reasons I don’t understand - to reintroduce blasphemy laws in Canada. To offend indigenous sensibilities is now forbidden. Truth is no defence.
“Citizens+ is another illiberal concept, not unlike the Gladue principle…which awards status indigenous Canadians with extra advantages and privileges not afforded to non-indigenous (non-status) Canadians.”
This extends to feelings. Their feelings matter more. My employer wrote to me that I should be more careful in teaching history factually in case Indigenous students were in the classroom. My employer decided their feelings would be hurt if whites weren’t presented as the baddies.
More great work, keep it up.
If ever you were looking for a way to turn ordinary Canadians against Indigenous Canadians, this is it. I'm all for truth and reconciliation as long as truth remains part of the equation. Without truth, not so much.
Excellent essay James. Truth & facts matter and no one should be afraid to tell said truth ! It was incredible Rustad caved to this ! Many lost a lot of respect when he did not support Dallas Brodie's facts.