10-28-2020, 03:41 PM
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First Line Centre
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CP Jihad Request - Alberta Residents
Hi All,
I have been a part of a few CP jihads in my time, but I never thought I would have the need for one.
My younger brother Darren is 48 years old. He was born blind, deals with epilepsy, and has severe cognitive disabilities. Years ago my parents (mostly my mom, my dad has never really dealt with this) made the difficult decision to put Darren in a group home because the level of care he requires was beyond their means.
Darren has been in the same group home now for more than 20 years. He has grown accustomed to the care givers and the fellow clients in the home. He "sees" them as family. Unfortunately the provincial government has to make tough decisions and sharpen its pencil, so they are examining whether to close the group homes and move the clients to private care.
We feel this would be a cataclysmic decision that would put Darren's welfare in jeopardy. This isn't the first time this has been tried. Clients of a group home in Red Deer were moved to private institutionalized "care". Some died.
Yesterday my mom and stepfather (bless his soul for doing what my Dad should be doing) were part of the AUPE protest at the legislature. There was a piece on global news about them.
I can't emphasize enough how this issue has tortured my mom. I am proud of her stance and how hard she is fighting for this. If this is something that moves you, then please take a few minutes to sign this petition as an Albertan resident.
Thank you if you have read this far. -- Rod
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10-28-2020, 03:42 PM
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#2
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Cape Breton Island
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done. solidarity.
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10-28-2020, 03:57 PM
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#3
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Calgary
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done. easy
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10-28-2020, 04:22 PM
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#4
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Franchise Player
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done.
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10-28-2020, 04:26 PM
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#5
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Done. I sincerely hope for your family that your brother keeps the supports he needs.
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10-28-2020, 04:42 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: May 2012
Location: The Kilt & Caber
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Signed. All the best to you, your family and your brother. I hope common sense prevails.
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10-28-2020, 04:42 PM
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#7
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Done and done.
I wish your brother the best.
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If you are flammable and have legs, you are never blocking a Fire Exit. - Mitch Hedberg
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10-28-2020, 04:46 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary Satellite Community
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done
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10-28-2020, 05:05 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Done.
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10-28-2020, 05:14 PM
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#10
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: the dark side of Sesame Street
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Done. Fight the power!
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10-28-2020, 06:19 PM
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#11
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Franchise Player
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Done. I wish your family all the best and hope you get a good outcome quickly from what I can only imagine would be an absolutely gut wrenching situation.
I’m sure some posters have already done so but in case others haven’t I’d suggest sharing this petition on social media. I don’t care what your political views are I think we can all agree that society’s most vulnerable shouldn’t be treated like they’re cattle.
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10-28-2020, 06:43 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Center City
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Done. #### the UCP.
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10-28-2020, 06:52 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Marseilles Of The Prairies
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Wasn't even a choice. Done and done.
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10-28-2020, 06:57 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Exp: 
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Done!!!
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10-28-2020, 07:19 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Keep up the good fight for your brother.
Done!!
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10-28-2020, 07:23 PM
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#16
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My face is a bum!
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To the top! Done!
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10-28-2020, 07:28 PM
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#17
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Franchise Player
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Done. Will also do the subsequent steps of voting these d-bags out at the first opportunity, and donating to the opposition.
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10-28-2020, 09:10 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Behind Enemy Lines
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Done. A cause that is easy to support.
PC's are certainly not making very many friends amongst AISH and other welfare beneficiaries. It really is sad that they seem to be picking on the people who need the government support the most, without what appears to be any reasonable consultation/research about the sectors they are removing funding from.
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10-28-2020, 09:33 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by iggy_oi
Done. I wish your family all the best and hope you get a good outcome quickly from what I can only imagine would be an absolutely gut wrenching situation.
I’m sure some posters have already done so but in case others haven’t I’d suggest sharing this petition on social media. I don’t care what your political views are I think we can all agree that society’s most vulnerable shouldn’t be treated like they’re cattle.
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Thanks to everyone's support. I love CP. If anyone is looking for an easy Facebook share, there is a message with a link to the petition at the top of the AUPE Facebook page.
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"Cammy just threw them in my locker & told me to hold on to them." - Giordano on the pencils from Iggy's stall.
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10-28-2020, 10:05 PM
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#20
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: The centre of everything
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Originally Posted by BsFaninCGY
Done. #### the UCP.
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Seconded and done X2... wifey
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