tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649264476699871612.post6681391835563789555..comments2023-10-25T04:54:37.147-07:00Comments on Just Right: The Indian Saga - Part MCMXVIIIJRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884491329536733335noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649264476699871612.post-48448973943106958302011-07-13T19:28:56.508-07:002011-07-13T19:28:56.508-07:00I agree also, Alain. Singling out any "group...I agree also, Alain. Singling out any "group" for special welfare treatment will just serve to keep them down. The road to hell is paved ... etc.JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884491329536733335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649264476699871612.post-24350957878572235022011-07-13T19:25:35.006-07:002011-07-13T19:25:35.006-07:00I must agree with Melvin. You can pretty well fin...I must agree with Melvin. You can pretty well find the same problem with any group totally dependent on government, such as generational welfare recipients, be they black, white or whatever.Alainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649264476699871612.post-72115601666969571762011-07-13T15:11:39.477-07:002011-07-13T15:11:39.477-07:00The problem with encouraging people to feel like v...The problem with encouraging people to feel like victims is it takes away hope. Ultimately, they must take responsibility for their own behavior, actions and the results.<br /><br />Many groups of people begin with nothing and have built good lives<br />with appropriate respect from the rest of society. <br /><br />Some bands have been successful such as the Osoyoos B.C. band. Why the difference?<br /><br />While Christie did an excellent job reviewing events in her book, it would be in her interest to visit successful bands and find out why some band leaders have moved forward and have done a good job for their people.melvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10456025892049854709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649264476699871612.post-74150975407850178402011-07-13T14:34:29.523-07:002011-07-13T14:34:29.523-07:00Agree 100%, Frances. I like most of what Christies...Agree 100%, Frances. I like most of what Christies writes. But ...<br /><br />I've always thought one the biggest problems is poor leadership from chiefs and councils. They always seem to sit around waiting for someone else to solve their problems - that is, while they're not out p*ssing away their giant paychecks. It's part of the welfare mentality I suppose.JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884491329536733335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649264476699871612.post-37034137665898041372011-07-13T13:36:59.077-07:002011-07-13T13:36:59.077-07:00"...overflowing garbage bins and ramshackle h..."...overflowing garbage bins and ramshackle homes..." - aren't those issues the responsibility of the band council?<br /><br />I agree there are serious problems on the reserves, but the local governing authority needs to take responsibility for delivering the necessary services. At the very least, they should be hiring locals for garbage disposal and training the young people how to do repairs and maintenance on the reserve homes.<br /><br />Usually I agree with Ms Blatchford but this time I think she's giving the locals an undeserved free pass.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16277713882450290045noreply@blogger.com