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Narrowly Escaped, but not the 12 Steps
Anonymous:
One anonymous said
"Am I personally intolerant to AA, AARC? absolutely. I speak for myself, and nobody else. I have a right to it, and to express myself. There is no posing about it. I spoke my personal truth."
It's good to hear this. I have a saying that the one thing that I cannot tolerate is intolerance. And that is what I think that anonymous is saying. Everything I have seen and heard of AARC speaks of intolerance and bigotry. But, hey, in these times that's the zeitgeist, especially in Calgary. So what do you guys think of the Municipal vote declaring the election of Margot Aftergood being declared invalid. Suggestions of voting fraud in Calgary even involving MLA Hung Pham ?????
Corruption is one of the things I can't tolerate either, and I suspect there's something very corrupt about the fact that AARC now seems to have some considerable support ( to the extent of gaining provincial accreditation) from those wonderful politicians in the Klein Konservative Kabal.) And now, Heather Forsyth is Minister of Children's Services? Expect lots more children in care being condemned to "treatment" in AARC without even so much as a hearing.
Seriously, though, any institution that uses the methodology of AARC in violation of every civil rights law in the book should not be tolerated in a free and democratic society, but then, what do I know?
Anonymous:
To the original anonymous poster...
I liked your post and agree with what you've said. I'd like to point out that I believe AA in calgary has been altered because of the large AARC presence. There has always been so much lingo in AA and in Calgary they've developed new lingo via AARC graduates. And yes, AARC people are speaking a mantra and they don't even realize it! I know I certainly did it for years. What ever happened to people sitting in a room discussing their every day issues helping each other out? Who needs a subject and a reading to get through a day without drinking?
Body modifcation has become a popular way for young people to express themselves and connect with others, even for those who in the long run it ends up being just a phase. I love this movement! I'm also seeing very good things happening with the Straight Edge (sXe) scene! Hearing about the hardcore sXe shows is so encouraging.
I'm glad that you have your independance again; that you're not 12 step dependant.
Anonymous:
I agree with you. I think part of it is that as big as many would say Calgary is, it is still a small town compared to so many. I don't know if I necessarily agree that AARC has affected all the meetings, it certainly has affected some. My issue is with both AA and AARC regardless. It is all the same for me. I have an aversion to "outside forces" telling people what is right or wrong for them. That is part of my character.
Anonymous:
--- Quote ---On 2004-12-02 22:31:00, Anonymous wrote:
"One anonymous said
Seriously, though, any institution that uses the methodology of AARC in violation of every civil rights law in the book should not be tolerated in a free and democratic society, but then, what do I know? "
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You are correct - What do you know? If AARC is violating civil rights laws call the police, or file a suit. If there is one thing I find difficult to stomach, it is baseless accusations being thrown around. If you are so indignant, then do something! Prove that AARC is such a terrible place in court. So far no one has had the guts to try that.
Anonymous:
--- Quote ---On 2004-12-02 22:03:00, Anonymous wrote:
"the only reason I would have to go for coffee is to see all these tattoos you have talked about..."
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Sounds good. You can reach me at demonandmonk@hotmail.com
cheers
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