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Originally Posted by Locke
Its just that to me, sometimes the method is just as important as the message being delivered in terms of reception.
I'm not suggesting that transitioning to a greener economy is a bad thing, but this is going to be a serious and significant shift for a lot of people, being flippant and dismissive about it from someone whose life isnt going to change at all seems counter-productive.
I can understand the sentiment that people should 'look past the name' but when this program is going to have a significant impact on your life it kind of seems like it should be addressed as something we're taking seriously.
Imagine this conversation:
"I'm going to lose my livelihood and my job!!"
- "Meh, Just Transition."
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At the same time, that’s almost an intentional answer meant to convey how much easier they’re making it for people in that situation. It reads like a bad commercial.
“I’m going to lose my livelihood and my job!”
“Just Transition”
“JUST transition? what do you mean JUST transition? Like it’s so easy!”
“But it is! With the Liberal government’s new Just Transition program, out of work or precariously employed individuals like yourself can retrain with the help of the government! The best part? You can get paid to do it! And in the end you’ll receive an exciting, future-proof career in green energy!”
“Wow, so… all I really have to do IS Just Transition”
“Yup, that’s right! Just Transition. For your family, for the future. Brought to you by the Liberal government.”
/scene