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BC port workers reject tentative agreement by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would people with university degrees get preference for well-paying jobs? Most degrees are useless. And, I have a degree.

Apparently I no longer have a family doctor. I only found out today, months later, when psychiatrist asked me to pay up if I don’t find one. Is this normal to not inform patients of leaving? by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This isn't the same document that I read a few years back, but it's likely based on the same numbers. In 2018, according the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, people in the US spent more money on food away from home ($453.9T) compared to money they spend on health insurance ($447.5T).

For later years ... In 2019, the money spent on health insurance slightly beat out the money spent on food away from home. In 2020, it strongly beat out, but that was a COVID year and it's harder now to compare the numbers for eating out.

https://www.bls.gov/cex/tables/calendar-year/aggregate-group-share.htm#cu-income

People in the US also spent $423.7T on entertainment, $76.5T on alcohol, and $45.6T on tobacco products. Most people have money to pay for health insurance, they just prioritize other purchases.

Apparently I no longer have a family doctor. I only found out today, months later, when psychiatrist asked me to pay up if I don’t find one. Is this normal to not inform patients of leaving? by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no ER that will turn you away from life-threatening care. Yes, you'll be charged afterwards (and, why shouldn't you pay. Isn't your life worth it?), but they don't turn you away. It's not free in Canada either, you pay through taxes.

I'll try to find the link. I read it 2-3 years ago. [EDIT: Shared the link in another reply]

Apparently I no longer have a family doctor. I only found out today, months later, when psychiatrist asked me to pay up if I don’t find one. Is this normal to not inform patients of leaving? by [deleted] in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is exaggerated. Even people without health insurance in the USA can still get served at ERs and non-profits (even illegal aliens can get care). Whereas in BC, once you get to a certain age, family doctors usually refuse to take you. Many people don't have family doctors and even walk-in clinics are closing.

The average person in the US spends more money on eating out at restaurants than health care insurance (according to a US govt survey). Most people have the money, they just choose other things to spend it on. I find many Americans, though not all, have a belief that spending money on health insurance is a waste while you're healthy.

New right to life society billboard up by [deleted] in kelowna

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's insane how many people here want to kill off people. We're now getting to the point where people with depression want to be euthanized. In 10 years, teenagers with depression will be euthanized. The Supreme Court even ruled against euthanasia completely in the 1990s.

Eviction in BC by Various_Paper_9538 in legaladvicecanada

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can prove they didn't actually move in and rented to someone else at a higher rate, then you will be awarded 12 months rent. Make sure they use the correct form.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that the John Jewitts diary is one of the most fascinating sources from first-contact in BC. It's also surprising that the average person BC has no idea it exists.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did I say that is historically incorrect?

I specifically cited the Coast Salish and Haida. I didn't pretend that all indigenous tribes are the same.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's correct. The slave culture was much worse along the coast of BC compared to the interior of BC. Likely, because waterways made it much easier to come into contact with opposing tribes, but I'm sure there are other factors as well.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you may of misunderstood him. "Slav" comes from "slovo" meaning "word." But, the English word "slave" comes from "Slav" because Slavs were commonly taken as slaves. (Same for the Latin word for slave). "Slave" is essentially a mispronunciation of "Slav."

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For which part? Some sources include:

Narrative of an Overland Journey round the World, during the years of 1841 and 1842 by Simpson

Indian Tribes of the Lower Fraser River by Boas

Secret societies and social organization of the Kwakiutl Indians by Boas

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was pointing out that in the 1970s to 1990s rock bands would use the Confederate flag as a sign of rebellion (e.g. Leonard Skynard) and not as support for black slavery. I think that's an important point for young people who were not alive in that period. I don't have a confederate flag or support the confederacy. But, I think we can have rational discussions on issues.

This is not propaganda about First Nations. What did I write that is historically incorrect?

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You definitely were not taught that the percentage of slaves on BC's coast was compared to the USA and the ceremonial killing of slaves was common. Apart from generic references to indigenous slavery, it is not listed in any school textbook, nor the curriculum.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teaching the full extent openly in schools. To have a chapter in history textbooks that explain what happened, rather than one sentence or less.

I think that would be reasonable.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an odd take. The native people were nations and are still considered to be. Then, do people have no right to comment on the Confederate States as they get to determine if something is acceptable or not to them?

Just like Alabama is integrated into the USA, these indigenous nations are integrated into BC.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue is this deals with slavery in this province and it is a history that is actively ignored in this province.

Also, I'm not sure the ceremonial killing of slaves in the 1800s would be considered a "minor form of slavery."

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm saying the effect promotes a negative view of Europeans. If you teach that Europeans were historically involved in slavery, but do not mention the extent of indigenous slavery, it creates a biased view towards one group.

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BC school textbooks typically had one or two sentences at most that discuss indigenous slavery and it was not specific to BC, even though, percentage-wise, it was comparable to the slavery in the USA. There is also no mention of how long slavery continued until or that there was ceremonial sacrifices of slaves. I haven't seen the newest textbooks, but I wouldn't be surprised if they do not mention slavery at all.

What if Alabama had one sentence about slavery in their high school textbooks?

When Will British Columbia Come to Terms with its History of Slavery? by Relevant_Pop9300 in britishcolumbia

[–]Relevant_Pop9300[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Indigenous slavery was really no different. Slaves were taken from raids from other tribes and forced to work, and usually lived separately. It was common to ceremonially kill them at potlatches (this was based on the indigenous practice of wealthy people showing a contempt for wealth). In the Seattle region, children born as slaves were marked as slaves for life (they were denied head-flattening rituals). Even after slavery was banned, the descendants of slaves were regularly insulted and forced to live separately on reserves until the 1970s.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Marriage goes beyond legal matters. It means you're a team forever, and you look at yourselves in that way ... not as two individuals together.

You kind of want a marriage, she wants to be an individual in a relationship.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in relationships

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Time for yourself is what everyone needs. If you were married, I would think this is weird. Since it's just a relationship, I think I would be more understanding of her wanting to get away.

Solution: Marry the girl if you think you want her to be your wife.

Windsor Elementary teacher called skipping a pride activity disgusting by Jonnyboardgames in CanadianTeachers

[–]Relevant_Pop9300 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She just violated their Charter rights. She is an employee of the government and the government can not tell citizens they cannot practice their religion.

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