About time -NDP MP’s bill to make Remembrance Day a national statutory holiday gets s

[IdRatherBeSkiing]

and the solution is simple, you close the malls

Is it the government's place to decide how we should remember? What happens when the government decides next what we should be doing? Perhaps we should be respecting the family and church and have everything closed on Sunday. People also really shouldn't be out after 11 either. Close everything.

It's a slippery slope. Let's not push ourselves off the top of the hill. I am aware of the irony that the free society which was fought for by our veterans is what should prevent the government from forcing their actions to be remembered.

 

[Sal]

shop away

 

[Cannuck]

The Legion had damned well better be able to remain open.

Hell, these guys can barely keep their doors open, but stop into any Legion on Nov 11th and they are packed.... It's great to see that support - too bad the other 364 days of the year they are not supported properly

You should start a thread or something more intelligent.

You should tell that to CM as he was the one that brought up the dwindling numbers at the Legion.

 

[captain morgan]

You should tell that to CM as he was the one that brought up the dwindling numbers at the Legion.

I am acutely aware... The posts I offered clearly indicated that reality

 

[CDNBear]

yeah okay

you are missing the irony of a whole piece here but most do when it comes to retailers in malls and their employees

I'm not missing anything.

You should tell that to CM as he was the one that brought up the dwindling numbers at the Legion.

It's OK Cannuck, your feelings of butthurt will fade away.

 

[Sal]

Is it the government's place to decide how we should remember? What happens when the government decides next what we should be doing? Perhaps we should be respecting the family and church and have everything closed on Sunday. People also really shouldn't be out after 11 either. Close everything.

It's a slippery slope. Let's not push ourselves off the top of the hill. I am aware of the irony that the free society which was fought for by our veterans is what should prevent the government from forcing their actions to be remembered.

the government or big business...it's already a slippery slope and for some workers in some industries we have already pushed them off of the top of the hill

I work in a school so I am already told by the government which day I am taking off and it isn't Remembrance Day. This is not about Sunday shopping its about the RIGHT of every Canadian to celebrate our dead on a particular day not to have to be told YOU my friend are working, suck it up so someone can go shopping.

Freedom for some, not for others.

The lack of understanding for retail workers is exactly why they need a union and I am not even pro union.

 

[CDNBear]

I work in a school so I am already told by the government which day I am taking off and it isn't Remembrance Day. This is not about Sunday shopping its about the RIGHT of every Canadian to celebrate our dead on a particular day not to have to be told YOU my friend are working, suck it up.

Than quit. No body forces you to work anywhere. That is entirely your choice.

 

[Cannuck]

I am acutely aware... The posts I offered clearly indicated that reality

Yes, and I responded. Apparently CB gets annoyed when the discussion doesn't move in the direction he wants.

That said, you made the statement that people "don't support" the legion. That terminology would imply that it is the fault of the public. That may or may not have been your intent. I'm simply pointing out that the dwindling numbers at the legion are a direct result of the legions actions

Oops...looks like he got more annoyed

 

[petros]

Manitoba
Manitoba retail business is prohibited between 9am and 1pm on Remembrance Day, with exception to professional health services, goods or services relating to:

Living accommodation or prepared meals.
Veterinary services.
Drugs, medicines, surgical appliances, or infant formula.
Gasoline, motor oil or related products.
Or parts and services for emergency repairs to a vehicle.
Remembrance Day is not a general holiday under Manitoba's labour legislation but most industries in Manitoba are not allowed to operate that day, with some specified exceptions.

 

[Sal]

Manitoba
Manitoba retail business is prohibited between 9am and 1pm on Remembrance Day, with exception to professional health services, goods or services relating to:

Living accommodation or prepared meals.
Veterinary services.
Drugs, medicines, surgical appliances, or infant formula.
Gasoline, motor oil or related products.
Or parts and services for emergency repairs to a vehicle.
Remembrance Day is not a general holiday under Manitoba's labour legislation but most industries in Manitoba are not allowed to operate that day, with some specified exceptions.

yeah well if some here get their way prepare for changes to the freedom of those people to participate in the day

an excellent compromise by the way.

 

[SLM]

Manitoba
Manitoba retail business is prohibited between 9am and 1pm on Remembrance Day, with exception to professional health services, goods or services relating to:

Living accommodation or prepared meals.
Veterinary services.
Drugs, medicines, surgical appliances, or infant formula.
Gasoline, motor oil or related products.
Or parts and services for emergency repairs to a vehicle.
Remembrance Day is not a general holiday under Manitoba's labour legislation but most industries in Manitoba are not allowed to operate that day, with some specified exceptions.

That seems very reasonable to me.

Hell, I'd even suggest putting it to a vote, if enough Canadians agree, then why not. I mean, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't democracy one of the basic freedoms they were fighting for?

 

[CDNBear]

yeah well if some here get their way prepare for changes to the freedom of those people to participate in the day

You say that in such a misguided derogatory manner.

That really negates any and all reason to take you seriously.

That seems very reasonable to me.

Hell, I'd even suggest putting it to a vote, if enough Canadians agree, then why not. I mean, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't democracy one of the basic freedoms they were fighting for?

Yes, and so is the freedom to work where you won't and where suits your needs or wants best.

 

[JLM]

Than quit. No body forces you to work anywhere. That is entirely your choice.

The creditors may have a different idea.

 

[taxslave]

Since Remembrance day has been a stat in BC for years I didn't know it was not a national holiday until I saw the petition online. `Most of the time we would get the monday or friday closest off or if in camp we just work and it becomes an OT day.

 

[CDNBear]

The creditors may have a different idea.

Ya, because I so said don't find another job and default on your bills. ffs.

 

[petros]

It's hard not to know and accept why it's a Holiday.

The whole theme behind it is quiet. The silence after years of nonstop artillery. How can you have quiet with industry and commerce?

Quiet in a city is precious.

I enjoy the quiet and empty streets of Holidays and Rider games.

 

[CDNBear]

Since Remembrance day has been a stat in BC for years I didn't know it was not a national holiday until I saw the petition online. `Most of the time we would get the monday or friday closest off or if in camp we just work and it becomes an OT day.

That is exactly why there's no point n making it a national holiday really.

 

[Sal]

Than quit. No body forces you to work anywhere. That is entirely your choice.

You say that in such a misguided derogatory manner.

That really negates any and all reason to take you seriously.

Yes, and so is the freedom to work where you won't and where suits your needs or wants best.

:roll:

you keep missing the irony

but thanks for trying

 

[CDNBear]

:roll:

you keep missing the irony

but thanks for trying

There is no irony, none that you've adequately established anyways.

No one is forced to work where they work. You have the freedom to choose where you work. If where you work doesn't suit your needs or wants, you're free to find a job that does.

Stores that sign a contract with a mall, are obligated to follow the terms of that contract, if they don't want to, they are free to move to another mall with a contract that suits them better, or into a stand alone store front of their choosing where they can dictate how they'll operate.

All things that not only do you not understand, but keep ignoring while behaving like other members here, whom you chastised hypocritically.

 

[SLM]

:roll:

you keep missing the irony

but thanks for trying

Sal he isn't missing the irony. Are you missing the definition of freedom he's trying to express, where true freedom means even things he may not personally participate in or even necessarily agree with?