Krudler

I mean yeah, I’m not trying to say that nobody thinks this way, there’s always those dingbats that don’t understand the situation, have no knowledge of it, but feel they can make some kind of statement.

I’m just trying to say it’s an extremely fringe belief, and really nobody takes it seriously.

The good thing is, I have never met another Canadian that disavows what went down. Unfortunately there’s always going to be nutcases, but I don’t think this shit gets traction and I’m relieved for my indigenous brothers and sisters

I bet you never think twice about patronizing any establishment that treats their employees like shit.

I work in social services and without outing myself completely I can say that I have intimate knowledge of these systems.

The number of detox beds that we have is approximately 20 for each gender (including non-binary). So we’re talking realistically 40 detox beds.

That is a complete fucking joke.

In some sense, I agree with a 72-hour detention, but not until we have all the other supports in place. Because just detaining somebody without wraparound services and a pathway to future healing, you’re just creating more destruction.

Because people are incredibly stupid and ill-informed

Why? You showed up scolding others while simultaneously revealing that it is you that misunderstands the plight of the Indigenous people of Canada. Most people with basic compassion and a remote awareness of our social issues wouldn’t approach the way you did.

edit: So I’m saying again, look in the mirror, for it is you that needs to expand your awareness

Perhaps look in the mirror.

What happened was that for years there was a no fare enforcement policy. It was designed specifically to help low-income people.

Unfortunately what happened was a cadre of extremely volatile characters started to “take over”. It got to the point where you literally could not ride a bus without somebody having a meth freak out and threatening others, etc. I’m not exaggerating, every single bus ride.

I don’t think we’re much better off now, but there’s a major problem that needs solving, and transit policy isn’t involved.

edit: Think about it before you snap downvote. As a resident of Winnipeg I’m trying to help explain the situation. Many people who’re incredibly intoxicated were creating issues that put riders and drivers at risk. It was turning into the kind of thing where entire busses had to stop and unload so police could intervene. People were getting robbed, drivers getting attacked, sexual assaults and bodily fluids. Anybody that lives here knows that it is the primarily unhoused population suffering addiction. I’m very compassionate, I choose to work in social services as a recovery mentor and I love addicts. But the situation has reached a breaking point. When people are standing outside and waiting for a bus that doesn’t come due to a preventable incident, it harms too many people trying to go about their day or go to work or appointments. It was a good idea to stop making drivers enforce fee collection, but it turned into this.

I’m glad I got all my traveling done to the US in my younger years.

I will never ever go back, not even a quick border cross to do a weekend of shopping.

Fuck America and fuck allllll the Americans that enabled this bullshit.