Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Canada Humane? Abbotsford “craps” on homeless (literally)



Canada Humane?
Abbotsford “Craps” on homeless (literally)
 This is how the city of Abbotsford in British Columbia Canada treats the homeless
This happened on December 18th, 2013 one week before Christmas.

The city of Abbotsford has a bylaw that bans people from sleeping in public parks, and is now trying to apply for a court order to have anyone who violates that bylaw charged and arrested.
The battle between the city of Abbotsford and its homeless population has been raging on for months. The issue made headlines this summer when city workers dumped chicken manure at one homeless camp in an effort to drive out the residents.
Six homeless people have filed a human rights complaint against the Fraser Valley City of Abbotsford, alleging they faced discrimination when city officials sprayed chicken manure on one encampment and police officers slashed and pepper sprayed tents at another.

“These actions are targeted at people who are street homeless ... with the purpose of displacement to move them out of the city, or to move them along somewhere from whatever location they’re currently camped at without giving them any other options where to go,” she said in a phone interview on Tuesday.
“It also has a disproportionate impact on people with disabilities – and that includes physical and mental disabilities as well as addictions – who are grossly overrepresented in the population of the people who are street homeless in Abbotsford, as well as people who are aboriginal.”
 Too little too late.
Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman apologized in July after officials spread chicken manure over a homeless campsite near a Salvation Army.
Several people also filed lawsuits against the city, claiming compensation for damaged property after their tents and personal belongings were damaged by police at another homeless camp site.


Larkin said the city has done little to assist those who were subject to the chicken manure and tent-slashing incidents.
“Weak people, or those who don’t have the mental capacity to resist the oppression, tend to submit to more of the same, and those men remain at the chicken [manure] site,” he said. “Those men remain at the chicken [manure] site today as beaten, trodden, individuals. They are shells of human beings who are just treated so poorly.”

A group of about 20 people have been living in the city’s Jubilee Park for two months, but the City of Abbotsford issued a 48-hours’ notice Monday, ordering the camp to be dismantled by Wednesday because of safety concerns.
Homeless people living in one community in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley can rightfully argue their treatment by city officials actually stinks, according to CKNW.
The City of Abbotsford’s manager has apologized after workers recently spread chicken manure on a homeless camp.


Resident Ruth Schmolinkski, who added “the homeless people in the area have never caused a problem for the neighbourhood”.

Pastor Jesse Wegenast said the practice of using manure to drive away the homeless is obscene.
“The most marginalized, the most vulnerable citizens are getting kicked and not given the chance to recover and get back up,” he said.

Wegenast said there needs to be a strategy in place for the city to address the issue of homelessness in Abbotsford.
“It was a clear, concerted effort with one goal in mind and that is removal, eradication,” he said. “It requires forethought… and in light of this it’s incredibly appalling how the city decided to deal with this.”

My comments:
This is how we deal with the homeless in Canada; we just crap on them and treat them like crap too “Literally”.

We don’t care where we move them, so long as they are not close to our backyard.

It’s ludicrous when you think about it, Canada sends their army as part of a peaceful solution to Afghanistan, Iraq and wherever else, but we literally crap on our own residents (citizens).

Is it just me or is there something I’m missing here?

I could maybe understand (not to say that's it's okay) if this was a country in Africa or some cannibalistic country in the world that has no education, care or thought for humans, but this is Canada. We are supposed to be educated, intelligent and a caring society. 

Let me leave you with the definition of humane:

Characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of horses.

 And here are some synonyms too:

Merciful, kind, kindly, kind hearted, tender, compassionate, gentle, sympathetic; benevolent, charitable.

If we are honest with ourselves, we will admit, that we are kinder to animals than we are to people, think about it. We will cuddle, caress and spend thousands of dollars for our loving pets, but when it comes to humans, we treat them like crap.

Someone has to speak up for the poor.


By the way, I hope you all have a Merry Christmas.

Written by Chris Turner
December 24, 2013








Wednesday, December 18, 2013

"My dream, my dream, part of a devilish scheme" (Poem)



"My dream, my dream, part of a devilish scheme"
 Last night Lord I had a dream as feeling part of devilish scheme
I really don’t know Lord what to do as all I want is to worship you
I go to sleep Lord singing your song my unconscious soul it all goes wrong
As I lay and rest and my heart it tries, I pray and sing as I close my eyes

Before I sleep all I think of is you but then I dream and it turns out untrue
Things happen in my dream I’d never think of I need you more Lord I need your love
I wake up now in the middle of the night I wake up Lord with more than fright
Please free my soul from the devil’s hold the dreams I have makes my heart feel cold

When I wake I sing the songs that I write to you don’t let me down Lord whatever you do
Free my mind from the pain and grief please free my soul, give me instant relief
I go to sleep with you on my mind but have awful dreams one of a kind
I don’t make them up they are always there free my mind show me that you care

In my dreams there’s emotional pain spiritually Lord am I going insane.
I’ve tried so hard not to have any doubt to try and figure what you’re all about
However, I need you to help when I have a dream to help me deal with this devilish scheme
I cannot tell anyone what my dream’s about, as it doesn’t come close to being devout

I’ve never dreamed of the type that I’ve had O’God in my heart it makes me feel sad
I want to fall on my knees for this dream and repent “cause I really know it was devil sent
Cleanse me Lord please be so kind let your Spirit cleanse, heart, soul and mind
My horrid dreams won’t go away I feel as though they’re here to stay

The chains in the distance dragging on the ground the worst noise that I’ve ever found
They were coming to get me to capture my soul but I notice in front of me a large manhole
As the chains got nearer they slid on the ground sliding down the hole with a crashing sound
I quickly put on the cover to seal the hole someone sat on that cover that freed my soul

I’ll never forget this noise that I tell it was a sound from the devil straight out of hell
Thank you Lord for providing that hole in the ground for freeing my soul that seemed hell bound
Now, as my mind unconsciously starts again to dream keep me safe from that devilish scheme
Tonight Lord when I go to sleep I pray for a Heavenly dream and my soul to keep

Written by ChrisTurner
December 18, 2013



Tuesday, December 17, 2013

"God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime" (Song)



"God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime"

God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime
When He gave the greatest gift to all mankind
It’s not the kind that you shop and buy
It’s not the one that you have to tie
The Messiah was born for you and me

Chorus
Jesus came without a bow at Christmastime
Jesus came without a ribbon ‘cause you were on His mind
Jesus came as an unwrapped gift for every boy and girl
Jesus came as a babe to save the world
God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime
When He showed His love and loves us through and through
God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime
‘Cause He gave the greatest gift to me and you

It wasn’t wrapped with fancy paper, ribbon, or bow
It wasn’t under a Christmas tree, ‘cause the world just didn’t know
It was wrapped in swaddling clothes born in a manger
The gift was sent by God to be our Saviour
 


He is Messiah
He is Jesus
He is the Prince of Peace
He is the son of God

He’s our redeemer
He is Emmanuel
He is the great I AM
He is the Lamb of God

Chorus
Jesus came without a bow at Christmastime
Jesus came without a ribbon ‘cause you were on His mind
Jesus came as an unwrapped gift for every boy and girl
Jesus came as a babe to save the world
God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime
When He showed His love and loves us through and through
God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime
‘Cause He gave the greatest gift to me and you


It was sent with utmost love on Christmas day
When Jesus, Emmanuel was born upon the hay
The greatest gift that was given to us came down from Heaven above
God, sent His Son out of love

Chorus
 Jesus came without a bow at Christmastime
Jesus came without a ribbon ‘cause you were on His mind
Jesus came as an unwrapped gift for every boy and girl
Jesus came as a babe to save the world
God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime
When He showed His love and loves us through and through
God must be Santa Clause at Christmastime
‘Cause He gave the greatest gift to me and you (X2)

Written by ChrisTurner
December 8th, 2013

Sunday, December 15, 2013

"I want to pray on my knees" (Song)



"I want to pray on my knees"



I come to you each day when life don’t seem fair
I come to seek an answer with a prayer
Things don’t always go my way when I struggle every day
I send my thoughts to you Lord in a prayer

Chorus
I want to pray on my knees Lord, until you are pleased
I want to pray on my knees Lord all day long
I want to pray on my knees ‘til my heart is at ease
I want to pray on my knees Lord with this song

I’m not a mountaineer but I’ve a mountain to climb
Not sure Lord if I’ll ever reach the peak
But I’ll trust you in the valley and I’ll trust you as I climb
I’ll open up my heart to hear you speak

Chorus
I want to pray on my knees Lord, until you are pleased
I want to pray on my knees Lord all day long
I want to pray on my knees ‘til my heart is at ease
I want to pray on my knees Lord with this song



Take this burden off my shoulders Lord
I’m buckling inside
Take this burden off my shoulders Lord
I’ve got nowhere to hide
Take this burden off my shoulders Lord
I’m broken in two
Help me Lord to put my trust in you

When this journey is o’er Lord I’ll give my thanks to you
You know that I’m carryin’ a heavy load
I will sing your praises Lord with destination in sight
You’re my compass as I travel on this road

Chorus
I want to pray on my knees Lord, until you are pleased
I want to pray on my knees Lord all day long
I want to pray on my knees ‘til my heart is at ease
I want to pray on my knees Lord with this song

Written by ChrisTurner
December 14th, 2013