Words of Indigenous Media Artist and Performer Donald Morin, Residing on Turtle Island near other humans, animals, and birds.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Start of Human rights complaint against MasDonald's restaurant
After I was outside, I asked Morley what happened. Morley told me he was going to the washroom doing number two and praying to God in his private room, when the MacDonald Manager peered over the bathrrom stall and invaded Morley's privacy, MOrely said , What are doing? What;s wrong with you, After he cleaned himslef, he opened the bathroom door and went to talk to him.
He spoked to the manager and said what's wrong with you, Manager said he going to phone the police, Morley said go ahead. Morley thought why did the man want to peek over, of all people, what's wrong with him. why?
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
A critique of Canada’s desire to change legislation of the Pardon me: Forgive me ( Inresponse to CBC story of May 12, 2010
A critique of Canada's desire to change legislation of the Pardon me: Forgive me ( Inresponse to CBC story of May 12, 2010
For a Christian society which invaded, conquered, assimilated, and exterminated Canada's First People on the basis of changing the infidel and heathens to Christianity, forgiveness was a major factor in accepting the first people as part of the euro-centric family, society and state. Forgiving ones evil ways is a Christian fundamental and major component of the Christian mission, mandate, and future direction. How can we go on as a good Christian democratic society if we as a country do not forgive others? If we as a people elected this government then we must stop this misdirected legislation as it will only stigmatize sincere people who want to move forward in life and cannot remove their pardon due to the lack of compassion and understanding required in order to forgive others so we can move forward as a whole, not fragmented as Canada is today due to the self righteousness of others who think that we should just leave all people convicted of a crime to lose opportunities to change and lead a productive life. While I empathize with victims of serious crimes, we still must understand that this physical life we have is not the end of life or seeing our loved ones, our dead family members, or people we care about and love. The afterlife is another component of Christianity, and victims should not forget that component of our lives. Staying in the present is important in life in moving forward and time s does removed past grief. Seeing our perpetrators receive forgiveness may bring up anger, resentment, but all negative emotions and feelings created moments which we may regret in this life and after. If we are really Christians and care for our fellow human, forgiveness is a must .The government and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews must retract his words
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/05/11/f-background-pardons.html#socialcomments-submit#ixzz0nizIIRUh