tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post5365828034522313594..comments2023-11-07T08:48:32.307-05:00Comments on Rebel Youth Archive 2005-2020: Police brutality: public letter from grandmotherhay-gente-patohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15089694946919833684noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-11531326806790307112009-04-23T14:30:00.000-04:002009-04-23T14:30:00.000-04:00About a year ago, my family and I were visiting Wi...About a year ago, my family and I were visiting Winnipeg downtown shopping area where we witnessed what we feel were racial attacks against Natives. I couldn't stand there and watch ppl being picked on for things that I was allowed to do as a shopper (entering their stores with full shopping bags and a stroller)all because I was a white woman in a white shop so to speak. Of course, I stood my ground and raised hell to the point where I was told if I didn't shut up about it, security would be called on me.<br />Once I left Winnipeg, I was curious to see how many others witnessed similar things daily, and so put out a free ad asking others to share their stories.<br />I received the most hostile and abusive email, telling me that "indians exhaust the welfare system and that [Indians] are largely responsible" for all crime in Winnipeg. The author of this fine email?? you guessed it, a member of the Winnipeg Police!<br /><br />Good for you Roanna Hepburn! Since when did Canada fall under the rule of facism??<br />D.Hyndman, Flin FlonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22056053.post-8811815153558014692009-04-10T12:30:00.000-04:002009-04-10T12:30:00.000-04:00Hi, My name is Brenda Greyeyes and I too suffeed a...Hi, My name is Brenda Greyeyes and I too suffeed a assualt and racism at the hands of 1 of Winnipeg's finest. When the police atteneded to my home, the male officer was extremly rude, I called my neighbour who came to sit with my children, as I was being arrested. She was in my home when the assult and excessive force was used. In the end I was charged with assualting a peace officer and ressisting arrest a complete lie.I took the matter to court, not willing to plead guilty to something I did'nt do. I was aquitted, as the to officers only answers to the judge was " I dont recall that" LERA's finding was siding with the Police, it was a waste of time. I too had medical documentation regarding my injuries.Funny thing is during the trial, my lawyer was approached with 2 different offers, to plead to the assualt and they would drop the ressisting arrest, wich I said NO-WAY. I wanted a chance to tell the judge my side of the story. In the end I was aquitted, against 2 officers, needless to say I walked with my head held high as I exited the court room. I have no faith or trust in the WPD. My children are affraid of the police after witnessing such appalling behaviour. My daughter asked me " Mommy who do we go to for help if we need it, because the Police are BAD" Me and my children will be scarred for life from this inccident. And I am now a firm believer in the corruption and racisim doled out by the WPD. and will never trust them again, Winnipegs largest gang the WPD. Shame on them !Brenda Greyeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194253345984575394noreply@blogger.com