tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4796976576468743892023-12-09T03:06:39.201-08:00Civil Rights Cases & Complaints against City of SaskatoonA. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-12152333502390796362023-10-11T04:09:00.009-07:002023-10-19T18:23:41.897-07:00Immorality, Discrimination, Bigotry, Timidity, Ignorance, Stupidity, and Hatred in Opposing Secularism and Religious Liberty<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Immorality, Discrimination, Bigotry, Illegality, Timidity, Ignorance, Stupidity, and Hatred in </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Opposing Secularism and Religious Liberty</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">By Ashu M. G. Solo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b>A. Introduction</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I filed civil rights cases with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission in 2012 and 2013 for Christian prayer recitations at City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon City Hall) events and Christian messages on City of Saskatoon buses. These cases resulted in the City of Saskatoon ending prayer recitations at its events and adding messages for other religions on City of Saskatoon buses. </div><div><div><br /></div><div>I made nine other secularism complaints. </div><div><br /></div><div>Two of my published op-ed articles support religious liberty. Seven of my published letters to the editor support religious liberty. </div><div><br /></div><div>Furthermore, I have two published op-ed articles in which I originate secular alternatives to Christmas and Easter.</div></div><div><br /></div></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>B. Secularism and Religious Liberty Don’t Promote Immorality</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Secularism doesn't promote immorality. Secularism is part of religious liberty and assures that people of all religions, nonreligious spiritual people, agnostics, and atheists are treated equally. Secularism protects religion from the state and the state from religion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Government promotion of religion hasn't helped morality. Morality comes mainly from the culture, not religion, of a society. Movies and T.V. series that promote polygamy, polyamory, adultery, law enforcement criminality, military criminality, or other criminality promote immorality.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">People cry about me fighting for secularism and religious liberty when they should be crying about a lack of morality in society. If you want morality in society, don't cry about secularism, which is part of religious liberty. If you want morality in society, complain about movies and T.V. series that promote polygamy, polyamory, adultery, law enforcement criminality, military criminality, or other criminality.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>C. Immorality of Your Opposition to Secularism and Religious Liberty</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Secularism and religious liberty don’t promote immorality. Opposing secularism and religious liberty is a form of immorality.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There's nothing wrong with being a Christian, but it's majorly wrong to be a Christian supremacist like it's majorly wrong to be a white supremacist. If you believe that Canada is or should be a Christian country, then you're a Christian supremacist. A Christian supremacist believes that the religion of the majority should be the de facto religion of the country, that people in the majority should be treated with superiority, and that it's okay if the government promotes Christianity and indoctrinates people into Christianity. Being a Christian supremacist doesn't require being Christian; I've seen atheists and religious minorities who are Christian supremacists. A Christian supremacist is as bad as a white supremacist. Opponents of my secularism cases are Christian supremacists.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you believe that Canada is or should be a Christian country, then you're nothing but a dirty filthy bigot to the core and a disgrace to the country. Look in the mirror and see your dirty filthy bigotry if you believe that the government should promote Christianity or indoctrinate people into Christianity. If you are a Christian supremacist, then the stench of your dirty filthy bigotry is as foul as the stench of sewage in a wastewater treatment facility.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>D. Secularism and Religious Liberty</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I believe in a country where the government neither promotes religion nor suppresses it, where the government neither favors any religion nor disfavors any religion, where the government makes public policy neither based on religion nor based on opposition to religion, where the government and public and private organizations require religious beliefs and moral beliefs to be accommodated, and where the government treats people of all religions, nonreligious spiritual people, agnostics, and atheists equitably.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Religious liberty requires that the state and agents of the state not give preferential treatment to any religion, not discriminate on the basis of religion, not interfere with the free practice of any religion, fully accommodate the practice of religion, not make public policy on the basis of religion, and ensure that public and private organizations not discriminate on the basis of religion and fully accommodate the practice of religion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are over 10,000 religions, 150 of which have 1 million or more followers, not including branches of each religion. The state can't promote all religions and can't promote all religions equally so it should promote none. Also, nobody's taxes should go toward promoting a religion that she doesn't believe in.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The freedom of religion includes freedom from religion. Separation of religion and state is a fundamental aspect of freedom of religion and the only way to guarantee religious equality. Secularism ensures all religions are treated equally, protects religion from the state, and protects the state from religion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I don't believe in using any religious beliefs as a basis for public policy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I believe in these principles of secularism:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."</div><div style="text-align: justify;">— U.S. Constitution Amendment 1</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust."</div><div style="text-align: justify;">— U.S. Constitution Article VI, paragraph 3</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>I fought for secularism because Canada isn't supposed to be a Christian country. It's supposed to be a secular multireligious country. Canada needs to respect everybody. It needs to protect the rights of the minority from the discriminatory will of the majority.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Government promotion of only Christianity is analogous to going to a restaurant where there is only one menu option and the restaurateur force feeds you with that single option. Secularism is analogous to going to a restaurant and being able to eat whatever you want. The former is suitable for some people. The latter is suitable for all people. My opponents were fighting for some people. I was fighting for all people.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The secularism I support is not an attempt to interfere with religious liberty. The secularism I support is part of religious liberty. I strongly support religious liberty. The secularism I support has no government promotion of religion. In the secularism I support, people are free to wear religious clothing or otherwise practice their religions. I have reviewed publications in support of this.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the link below on CounterCurrents, you can read an op-ed article I wrote on protecting religious minorities:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.countercurrents.org/solo081113.htm" target="_blank">https://www.countercurrents.org/solo081113.htm</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>E. Government Indoctrination into Christianity</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Indigenous kids were abducted from their families and put into residential schools where they were physically attacked, sexually assaulted, deprived of food and nutrition, not allowed to speak their languages, not allowed to see their families, and forcibly indoctrinated into Christianity. Residential schools were operated by churches to forcibly indoctrinate kids into Christianity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Federal, provincial, and municipal governments in Canada are still indoctrinating people into Christianity not through the brutality of residential schools, but through prayer recitations, Christmas messages, statutory holidays for Christian celebrations, etc. A message is sent through these practices that you need to be a Christian or accept the superiority of Christianity to fit into Canadian society. Government promotion of Christianity indoctrinates people into Christianity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Christian supremacists argue that it's fine for the government to have Christian prayer recitations at government events. People are free to pray at government events, but the government shouldn't be reciting prayers at its events.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A lot of brazen bigots sent me messages saying that I shouldn't have come to Canada or should go back to where I came from if I'm unwilling to accept Christian supremacy. I was born in Canada, but it doesn't matter where I was born. Nobody has the right to make Canada a Christian country.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Indigenous people were here first and many of them were forcibly indoctrinated into Christianity in residential schools. Why should Indigenous people accept government indoctrination into Christianity? Why should Indigenous people accept Christian supremacy in this country? Indigenous people who oppose secularism and religious liberty are opposing the rights of Indigenous people who weren't forcibly indoctrinated into Christianity by the government.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Just because my ancestry is from India, it doesn't mean I have to accept government promotion of Christianity in this country. Look in the mirror and see your dirty filthy bigotry if you support government promotion of Christianity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div><b>F. Illegality of Government Indoctrination into Christianity</b></div><div><br /></div><div>The inclusion of Christian prayer recitations in municipal government events and Christian messages on municipal government buses clearly violated the freedom from religion inherent to freedom of religion and clearly gave primacy to one religion over all other religions. </div><div><br /></div><div>I attended numerous banquets for numerous secular organizations and there was never a prayer recitation at any of them and certainly not a Christian prayer recitation at any of them. I would have thought the last place I would hear a prayer recitation was at a municipal government event for volunteers including volunteers serving on the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee, which promoted respect for all races, religions, ethnicities, cultures, etc. </div><div><br /></div><div>There were many people at the volunteer appreciation banquet who were not Christian. If people wanted to pray before having dinner, people were free to do that on their own according to their own religious beliefs, but when there is a Christian prayer recitation at a municipal government event, that is highly discriminatory. </div><div><br /></div><div>Politicians were free to promote Christianity on their own time, but they weren't free to use the office of mayor or a municipal government event funded by taxpayers to promote Christianity and impose their religious beliefs on others who don't share them and give preferential treatment to their religion over all other religions by trying to lead people who aren't Christian in a Christian prayer.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was invited to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Banquet because of my volunteer work for the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee. I didn't volunteer to be subject to Christian indoctrination. </div><div><br /></div><div>I joined the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee to fight against discrimination. I never would have thought that my service on the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee would instead make me subject to discrimination at a volunteer appreciation banquet by the municipal government for public representatives on the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee and other City of Saskatoon committees and boards. </div><div><br /></div><div>If I had known there would be a Christian prayer recitation at the volunteer appreciation banquet, I certainly wouldn't have attended because I didn't want to be subject to Christian indoctrination at a municipal government event or anywhere else. If I wanted to attend a prayer recitation, I could have gone to a religious institution. If I wanted to attend a Christian prayer recitation, I could have gone to a church, but I'm not a Christian. </div><div><br /></div><div>Most people at the volunteer appreciation banquet wouldn't be happy if a Sikh, Scientologist, or Buddhist mayor was to have someone say a prayer recitation from his religion to the audience. Why should Christianity be treated any differently? </div><div><br /></div><div>Municipal politicians should stop making Saskatoon citizens who aren't Christian feel excluded and like second-class citizens by having Christian prayer recitations at municipal government events and Christian messages on municipal government buses. This is absolutely disgraceful.</div><div><br /></div><div>Christian prayer recitations at municipal government events and Christian messages on municipal government buses strongly violated my freedom of conscience because I am not a Christian, I do not believe in a Christian God, I do not believe that any Christian books are the word of a God or a prophet, I do not believe in any Christian stories, I do not believe in many Christian values, I strongly oppose many Christian values, I do not practice any Christian observances, I do not do Christian prayers, I not celebrate Christian holidays, and I do not attend Christian religious institutions.</div><div><br /></div><div>Religion is a fundamental freedom under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and a prohibited ground of discrimination under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. The freedom of religion includes freedom from religion.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was my position that freedom of conscience in section 2a of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms includes freedom from religion, that section 15 of the charter guarantees religious equality, that the charter forbids attempts to coerce, limit, or otherwise influence the choice of religious observance, and that section 27 of the charter on multiculturalism forbids conferring special privileges or benefits on any particular religion. It was my position that prayer recitations at City of Saskatoon events and religious messages on City of Saskatoon buses violated these sections of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.</div><div><br /></div><div>It was my position that prayer recitations at City of Saskatoon events and religious messages on City of Saskatoon buses discriminated on the basis of the prohibited grounds of religion and creed contrary to section 2 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, violated freedom of conscience in section 4 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, and violated section 12 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code by discriminating against people who aren't Christian with respect to the services provided by the City of Saskatoon. It was my position that freedom of conscience in section 4 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code includes freedom from religion. </div><div><br /></div><div>Separation of religion and state is a fundamental aspect of freedom of religion. Separation of religion and state means the state can't interfere with freedom to practice religion, but also means the state can't promote any religion. This is to protect people of all religions including Christians. </div><div><br /></div><div>When politicians had Christian prayer recitations at civic events or Christian messages on city buses, it sent the message that there is a priority given to Christian values, that Christians are more valued or welcome than others while marginalizing others, that Christianity is more valued than other religions or a lack of religious beliefs, that Christianity is the state religion, that a citizen is unequal and second class if she's not a Christian, that only Christians can serve on City Council because a non-Christian won't have a Christian prayer, that volunteers on civic committees and boards are not treated equally if they're not Christian, and that only Christians should volunteer for civic committees and boards. This makes Saskatoon look like an archaic city of religious intolerance and forces those who object to the prayer recitation to either sit through it against their religions, consciences, or wills or leave the room and be embarrassed in doing so. </div><div><br /></div><div>The Christian prayer recitation at a civic event was a coercive attempt at Christian indoctrination because it sent the message to people who aren't Christian that Christianity is treated like the de facto state religion and that people need to convert to Christianity if they want to fit in at city events, if they want to be a first-class citizen whose rights are respected, if they want to be on City Council, and if they want to volunteer for civic committees or boards.</div><div><br /></div><div>I was angered that my taxpayer money was funding City of Saskatoon events and City of Saskatoon buses that promote a religion I don't believe in.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Quebec Human Rights Tribunal ruled against Saguenay City Council having prayer recitations in Mouvement laïque québécois and Alain Simoneau v. City of Saguenay and Jean Tremblay as can be seen at </div><div>https://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2015/2015scc16/2015scc16.html</div><div><br /></div><div>The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled against the Penetanguishene Town Council having prayer recitations in Henry W. Freitag v. Penetanguishene as can be seen at </div><div>http://canlii.ca/en/on/onca/doc/1999/1999canlii3786/1999canlii3786.html</div><div><br /></div><div>The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission ruled against Saskatoon Public Schools having prayer recitations.</div><div><br /></div><div>When a StarPhoenix reporter questioned the mayor, he proposed having a prayer recitation for a different religion every year. Author David Barrett has documented 10,000 different religions, 150 of which have one million or more followers, not including branches of each religion in the World Christian Encyclopedia.</div><div><br /></div><div>The government can't promote all religions and can't promote all religions equally so it should promote none. Also, nobody's taxes should go toward promoting a religion that she doesn't believe in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Did the mayor want to have 10,000 different prayer recitations? Where would they have found people to recite all of these prayers? Why wouldn't they have just let people pray on their own if they wanted to instead of having prayer recitations at municipal government events?</div><div><br /></div><div>There are numerous religions that most people have never heard of. Did the mayor want to have a Scientology prayer, a Zoroastrian prayer, and a Heaven's Gate prayer? These religions have no less validity to their followers than any other religion. It would take millenniums to rotate through prayers for every religion. Different people attend the banquet every year and they don't live for millenniums so nobody would ever be exposed to every prayer for every religion at the banquet. A taxpayer's money shouldn't be used to promote religions that she doesn't believe in.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>The idea suggested by City Council of allowing greetings for other religious holidays in addition to Christmas greetings is not a practical idea because there are over 10,000 religions, 150 of which have one million or more followers, not including branches of each religion. Most of these religions have multiple holidays. Therefore, it would be impossible to have messages for holidays in all other religions. </div><div><br /></div><div>Are they going to have greetings for Scientology holidays and Voodoo religion holidays? Are they going to have messages for L. Ron Hubbard’s birthday, a holiday that is as important for Scientologists as Christmas is for Christians? They can’t display messages for all religions so they should display messages for no religions. Also, nobody’s taxpayer money should fund city buses that promote a religion he doesn’t believe in or that he opposes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bus drivers can choose which programmed messages they want to display at their own discretion so I doubt if many of them will display messages for religions that they don’t believe in. Do they think bus drivers are going to display messages for Diwali or Ramadan? Are they going to force bus drivers to display messages? How is this going to be enforced? Are they going to discipline bus drivers who refuse to display messages?</div><div><br /></div><div>If “merry Christmas” messages are so important to people, they can stick them on their own personal vehicles or even pay for private advertisements inside the bus containing this message. The city shouldn’t be displaying this message on its own along with the route name and number on programmable bus signs.</div><div><br /></div><div>My opponents are being extremely petty by insisting on having Christian prayer recitations at city events and Christian messages on city buses.</div><div><br /></div></div><div>In a free society, the majority cannot discriminate against the minority. In a free society, the rights of the minority must be protected from the misdirected will of the majority. </div><div><br /></div><div>Instead of discriminating against religious minorities, politicians should be respecting all religious minorities. Instead of engaging in religious bigotry, politicians should be fighting to stop religious bigotry. Instead of imposing their religious beliefs on others, politicians should not use their offices and government events to promote their own religions.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>In a constitutional democracy like Canada, the majority cannot discriminate against the minority. This isn't a Christian city or Christian country. This is a secular multireligious city in a secular multireligious country with people from numerous religions as well as nonreligious spiritual people, agnostics, and atheists. We need to respect everybody. We need to protect the rights of the minority from the discriminatory will of the majority.</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>G. Secular Pre-Meal Recitation </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After I filed a civil rights case against the City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon City Hall) for prayer recitations at its events, people wanted City Hall to continue reciting some kind of pre-meal thanks. I don't understand why when people can pray on their own to their own ideas of the divine or just go ahead and dine. A city solicitor tried drafting a pre-meal thanks, but was unable to make it secular so I wrote a secular pre-meal thanks that's printed in this article:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">https://globalnews.ca/news/923210/solo-proposes-compromise-in-prayer-complaint/</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>H. Christmas Messages on City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon City Hall) Buses</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>My secularism case regarding Christmas messages on City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon City Hall) buses was more important than my secularism case regarding prayer recitations at city events because the former were much more frequent. </div><div><div><br /></div></div><div><div>People argue that Christmas and Easter are already secular celebrations to people, but the people they're talking about are mostly of Christian ancestry and the same can be said about all religious holidays. Hanukkah is a secular celebration to non-Jews who are of Jewish ancestry and Eid al-Fitr is a secular celebration to non-Muslims who are of Muslim ancestry, but the U.S. and other western countries don't have federal or statutory holidays for any religion but Christianity. </div></div><div><div><br /></div></div><div>As a result of my secularism case against Christmas messages on buses, the City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon City Hall) added messages for a few other religions. The problem with this is they're still excluding messages for over 10,000 religions, most of the bus drivers are only displaying the Christmas messages, and the bus drivers display the Christmas messages for about a month while displaying messages for other religions for a day.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are Christians calling for boycotts of stores that don't say "merry Christmas" to people. It's completely wacko to boycott a store for trying to be inclusive and not say "merry Christmas" to people who don't celebrate it. These people calling for boycotts of stores aren't trying to spread good cheer. They're trying to force stores to push Christianity on people.</div><div><br /></div><div>After I filed my secularism case for Christmas messages on buses, for several years, I got countless messages from people I don't know saying "merry Christmas." These messages were frequently followed or preceded by messages of hatred. You can see two examples of this in the hate messages below. They weren't telling me to have a merry Christmas because they wanted to spread good cheer. They were telling me to have a merry Christmas and preceding or following that with messages of hate to try to annoy me and anger me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Similarly, after there were numerous complaints against Christmas messages on City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon City Hall) buses, as you can see in Saskatoon City Council agendas, people don't want the Christmas messages left on there to spread good cheer. They want the messages left on there to push their religion on people.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>It is inappropriate and discriminatory to have a Christmas message displayed by Saskatoon Transit Services, which is owned by the City of Saskatoon and funded by taxpayers. People are free to put “merry Christmas” bumper stickers on their personal vehicles, but the City of Saskatoon is not free to put “merry Christmas” signs on Saskatoon Transit buses or other City of Saskatoon vehicles. If the “merry Christmas” message was from a private advertiser on one of the internal bus signs, this would be acceptable, but it is not acceptable for Saskatoon Transit Services to display this message on its own. </div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>I. Statutory Holidays for Christmas and Easter</b></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's discriminatory for the government to have statutory holidays for only one religion while ignoring holidays for other religions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A lot of religious minorities and nonreligious people aren't comfortable celebrating Easter and Christmas and having their kids celebrate Easter and Christmas because they're Christian festivals. I created secular options that they can celebrate instead. Nobody should have a problem with that unless he wants to indoctrinate people into Christianity or discriminate against people who aren't Christian.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I originated alternative holidays to Christmas and Easter not because I have a problem with Christians celebrating Christmas and Easter, but because I have a major problem with the government having statutory holidays for Christmas and Easter. As long as there are statutory holidays for Christmas and Easter, people who aren't Christian can celebrate the holidays as Christmyth and Feaster:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Feaster: A Holiday Alternative to Easter" by Ashu M. G. Solo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.opednews.com/articles/Feaster--A-Holiday-Altern-by-Ashu-M-G-Solo-Animal-Abuse_Animal-Cruelty_Animal-Welfare_Christian-Religion-210406-619.html" target="_blank">https://www.opednews.com/articles/Feaster--A-Holiday-Altern-by-Ashu-M-G-Solo-Animal-Abuse_Animal-Cruelty_Animal-Welfare_Christian-Religion-210406-619.html</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Christmyth: A Holiday Alternative to Christmas" by Ashu M. G. Solo</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.intrepidreport.com/archives/28947" target="_blank">http://www.intrepidreport.com/archives/28947</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead of Christmas and Good Friday being statutory holidays, people should get two or three days that they can take off according to their own religions or convenience. If an organization like a retail store doesn't have enough people available to work on a particular day, such as Christmas, it can still close for that day. Private companies and organizations can close down on whatever days they like, but the government shouldn't declare Christmas and Good Friday as statutory holidays. Schools can have two winter breaks instead of calling them Christmas and Easter breaks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Christians could take their holidays on Christmas and Easter, Jews could take their holidays during Hanukkah, Hindus could take their holidays on Diwali and Holi, other people could take holidays according to their own religions or even cults, and nonreligious people could take their holidays whenever they want. This is the best way to accommodate everyone including Christians.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This would help businesses because they could have non-Christian workers available to work on Christmas and Good Friday. Movie theaters, drug stores, bowling alleys, arcades, pool halls, restaurants, etc. would probably like to open on Christmas and Good Friday.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd. (1985), the Supreme Court of Canada invalidated laws requiring businesses to be closed on Sundays, which are a Christian Sabbath or days of rest. The court said that the Parliament of Canada requiring Canadians to observe "the day of rest preferred by one religion" violated the guarantee of freedom of religion in section 2 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and contradicts multiculturalism in section 27 of the charter. Therefore, it can also be argued that having Christmas and Good Friday as statutory holidays violates section 2 and section 27 of the charter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>J. Other Secularism Complaints</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I made nine other secularism complaints that I never told the media about. Nobody can stop me. One of the secularism complaints was made to the military. Two were made to a university. One was made to a school board. Two were made to public schools. One was made to a community association. I don't care what private companies do. I don't care what individuals do. I'll list all of my secularism complaints in my condensed professional biography in the future.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I only told the media about the two secularism cases that were filed with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. I didn't need to go or didn't have legal standing to go to a human rights commission for the other nine secularism complaints. I found that I got better results when the public didn't know what I was doing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>K. Timidity in Fighting for Secularism and Religious Liberty</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Saskatoon municipal government (City of Saskatoon) was having Christian prayer recitations at volunteer appreciation banquets. Hundreds and possibly thousands of people including city councillors and a mayor attended these banquets. The mayor supported the prayer recitations. The city councillors who didn't complain about the prayer recitations are gutless cowards or brazen bigots and should be ashamed of themselves.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Nobody else complained about the prayer recitations at government events. Why wouldn't they complain? There are four main reasons: They supported the prayer recitations, they didn't care about the prayer recitations, they didn't understand their civil rights, or they didn't have the guts to stand up for their civil rights. None of these four reasons applied to me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As soon as I heard the prayer recitation, I decided to complain. I started by complaining to the people on my table. The next day I contacted the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and sent an email to the mayor and copied it to the media. You can see the email in the first post on this blog. I gave Saskatoon City Hall the opportunity to stop having prayer recitations before proceeding with a civil rights case with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div>If I had sat through the discrimination and bigotry of a prayer recitation at a government event and not complained about it like countless other people in Saskatoon, then I shouldn't have been an infantry officer, then I wouldn't have the guts to be an infantry officer, and then I would have been unworthy of being an infantry officer.</div><div><br /></div><div>Officers are the leaders in the military. Officers lead soldiers into combat. Military officers shouldn't be cowards.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The military fights for liberty, justice, and equity in foreign territory, but what about liberty, justice, and equity within the domestic military? The Canadian military is full of bigotry. In fact, the Canadian military indoctrinates people into some forms of bigotry. Anyone who claims otherwise is either lying or doesn't understand the meaning of bigotry. I don't get indoctrinated into bigotry. The truth is the Canadian military is rampant with bigotry because a lot of its officers support the bigotry or don't have the guts to fight against the bigotry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Officers are supposed to be the leaders in the military. What kind of leader turns a blind eye to abuse of authority? If an officer doesn't have the guts to fight for liberty, justice, and equity in civilian society, how can he claim to have the guts to fight for liberty, justice, and equity in the Canadian military and in foreign territory? Someone shouldn't be an officer in the military if he doesn't have the guts to fight for liberty, justice, and equity in foreign territory, in the domestic military, and in civilian society.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some extremely stupid and extremely ignorant individuals sent me messages saying they were surprised that someone who served in the military would make complaints about the government promoting Christianity. These extremely stupid and extremely ignorant individuals know nothing about the role of the military in this country.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The military isn't supposed to fight for Christianity. The military is supposed to fight for religious liberty. The military has no credibility in fighting for religious liberty in Afghanistan if there isn't even religious liberty in Canada.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When someone remains silent about tyranny, injustice, or inequity, that person is leaving it for others to fight for liberty, justice, and equity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you don't fight for liberty, justice, and equity, then who will for fight for liberty, justice, and equity.? If you don't fight now for liberty, justice, and equity, then when will you fight for liberty, justice, and equity?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The people with the guts to fight for liberty, justice, and equity in or out of the military shouldn't be penalized for doing what others don't dare in or out of the military.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fighting for liberty, justice, and equity or against other wrongs in society doesn't gain you popularity, but popularity has nothing to do with reputation or respectability.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Thomas Paine was widely hated for openly expressing his opinions. Only six people attended his funeral, but he played key roles in launching the American Revolution and French Revolution. He didn't have popularity, but he'll live forever in history.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Few are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change."</div><div style="text-align: justify;">--Senator Robert F. Kennedy</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"A man does what he must--in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures--and that is the basis of all human morality."</div><div style="text-align: justify;">--President John F. Kennedy, <i>Profiles in Courage</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>L. Atheism and Secularism</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some extremely stupid and extremely ignorant people thought I was trying to push atheism with my secularism cases. The secularism cases had absolutely nothing to do with atheism.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Atheism is not secularism. Atheism is a belief in no God. Secularism is about a separation of religion and state. Secularism is part of religious liberty and is good for people of all religions, nonreligious spiritual people, atheists, and agnostics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Trying to get people to stop participating in religion is atheism activism. Trying to get people to stop forcing others to participate in religion is secularism activism. I concern myself with the latter, not the former.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Many atheists oppose religious accommodations and mock religious people. I strongly support religious liberty including full religious accommodation, I don't discriminate against religious people, I don't care if people are religious, I don't try to convert religious people to atheism, and I never insult people for their religious beliefs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>M. Ignorance and Stupidity in Society</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As a result of my activism, I saw that there is a stunning amount of ignorance among the general public.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I copied five of the hate messages I received below. You can see in these hate messages that they can't write coherently and can't even think logically. How did they graduate from elementary school? It's surprising that they can function in society.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can see in these hate messages that a few of them think I'm a Muslim or have Muslim ancestry. They clearly think that anyone who is nonwhite is a Muslim or has Muslim ancestry. How did they graduate from elementary school?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There are over 10,000 religions in the world, 150 of which have over one million followers, not including branches of each religion. The over 10,000 religions are listed in the World Christian Encyclopedia for Christian missionaries to see who they can try to convert. A person really has to be extremely ignorant and extremely stupid to assume that someone who is nonwhite is a Muslim or has Muslim ancestry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One extremely ignorant and extremely stupid individual sent me a message in Arabic and assumed I can read it. I'm not from the Middle East. When I put it in Google Translate, it looked like a prayer. Another extremely ignorant and extremely stupid individual claimed that I'm a secular Muslim. How did they graduate from elementary school?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've never been a Muslim and have no Muslim ancestry, but I really don't care at all if people think I'm Muslim because I have no problem with people of any religion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A lot of people thought that my secularism cases against government promotion of Christianity are fighting against religious liberty. How did they graduate from elementary school? Only extremely stupid and extremely ignorant people could think that fighting against government promotion of Christianity is fighting against religious liberty.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The purpose of government promotion of Christianity is to indoctrinate people into Christianity, send a message that this is a Christian society, and send a message that people need to convert to Christianity to fit into society.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The type of secularism I support is part of religious liberty. It protects religion from the state, protects the state from religion, and ensures that people of all religions, nonreligious spiritual people, agnostics, and atheists are treated equally.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>N. Hate Messages</b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Reader discretion is advised.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The most pathetic hate message I got for my secularism cases was from an extremely pathetic loser who said I should fit in or f*** off. Only an extremely pathetic coward would have such a mentality. Only an extremely pathetic weak-minded coward feels the need to fit in with bigotry. Cowards conform. Heroes reform. Cowards accept wrong to get along. Heroes accept no wrong. Only a cowardly loser accepts discrimination and bigotry against his own group of minority to fit in with the majority. I don't want to fit in with discrimination and bigotry. I fight for liberty, justice, and equity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Below you can see the kind of dirty filthy bigots you have associated yourself with if you are a Christian supremacist. Below are five of countless hate messages sent to me from Christian supremacists because I fought for secularism:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I hate you!!!!!!!!!!!! How dare you? Your karma will come back at you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you get hit by a bus on Easter Sunday! Good thing you don't live in Alberta!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I should start a crowd funding campaign for your return to Mecca I should ask the press demand you show your birth certificate to prove you're Canadian</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Merry Christmas dickweed</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Oh shit you are just another one of those ragheads posing as a Canadian.. sorry my bad, thought you were actually a Canadian who meant something.. Merry Christmas anyhow dickhead..</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HANUKKAH from all of your ape and swine friends! I don't care if you were born here or not but take your Quran fuck right eh! you hoser!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If a message on a bus offends you or makes "new comers" feel ostracized because they are immigrating to a country that is fundamentally a judeo-Christian county then they need to get back on the boat! The fact is thought that many people have been immigrating to north America for centuries that are non Christian.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Also according to a local bus ad in my city and from reading portions of the Quran....isn't Islam the "true way of life for jesus?</div>A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-33772512399107169942023-04-13T00:24:00.002-07:002023-04-13T00:54:54.313-07:00Renaming John A. Macdonald Road<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">See my blog at <br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://john-a-macdonald-road-saskatoon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">https://john-a-macdonald-road-saskatoon.blogspot.com/</a> <br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">on the renaming of John A. Macdonald Road in Saskatoon.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-72296146604512475682023-04-12T23:50:00.005-07:002023-04-13T00:24:55.438-07:00Letters by Ashu M. G. Solo in Agendas for Saskatoon City Council and Saskatoon Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee<div><span style="font-size: medium;">Below are my letters included in City of Saskatoon (municipal government) agendas:</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo [2021], letter on renaming John A. Macdonald Road, Additional Agenda Items: Regular Business Meeting of City Council, Saskatoon, Sask., June 28, 2021, p. 21.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">URL: https://pub-saskatoon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=139519</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo [2021], letter on removing "his worship" wording for mayor from web form, Additional Agenda Items: Regular Business Meeting of City Council, Saskatoon, Sask., June 28, 2021, p. 20.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">URL: https://pub-saskatoon.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=139519</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo [2013], "Civil Rights Complaint against City of Saskatoon (Saskatoon Transit Services) for Christmas Messages on Programmable Bus Signs," Agenda of City Council, Saskatoon, Sask., Apr. 8, 2013, agenda item B5, pp. 418-426.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">URL: https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-council/minutes/2013/fa_council_080413.pdf</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo [2013], "Summary of My Presentation about Christmas Greetings on Buses to CD&RR Committee," Agenda of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee for the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Sask., Feb. 14, 2013, 3 pages.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo [2013], "Christmas Messages on Saskatoon Transit Buses," Agenda of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee for the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Sask., Feb. 14, 2013, 10 pages.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo [2013], "City of Saskatoon Wasting Taxpayer Money on Tote Bags," Agenda of City Council, Saskatoon, Sask., Jan. 7, 2013, agenda item C37, pp. 312-313.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">URL: https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-council/minutes/2013/fa_council_070113.pdf</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Reprint</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ashu M. G. Solo [2013], "Budget of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee," Agenda of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee for the City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Sask., Jan. 10, 2013, 2 pages.</span></div><div><br /></div>A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-80043772926031771202018-02-03T16:28:00.003-08:002023-04-12T23:55:44.301-07:00 Re: Return of the Snow Ramps<br />
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 2, 2018 6:21 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> 'Figg, Carla (CP - Service Saskatoon)' <<a href="mailto:Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca">Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'TU -
R&O Councillor Enquiry' <<a href="mailto:tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca">tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Mayor and Councillors' <<a href="mailto:dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca">dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Jorgenson, Jeff (City Manager's Office)' <<a href="mailto:Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca">Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Warwick, Patti (Solicitors)' <<a href="mailto:Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca">Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Bogad, Christine (Solicitors)' <<a href="mailto:Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca">Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Mintenko, Julie (CP - Media Relations)' <<a href="mailto:Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca">Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Rogstad, Mark (CP - Media Relations)' <<a href="mailto:Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca">Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Harris, Brandon (TU - Roadways & Operations)' <<a href="mailto:Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca">Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Taylor, Jill (TU - Roadways & Operations)' <<a href="mailto:Jill.Taylor@Saskatoon.ca">Jill.Taylor@Saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [ ~20473 ] Re: Return of the Snow Ramps<o:p></o:p></div>
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Some members of the local media are interested in covering
your failure to remove the snow ramps. They were going to cover the issue
based on my email to you a few days ago, but you removed the snow ramps before
they could get photographs. I told them I’ll let them know next time I
see a dangerous snow ramp more than two days after a big snowfall. I've often seen dangerous snow ramps many days after snow falls. I suggest that
you pay more attention to clearing them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Also, if I witness anymore violations of secularism by the
City of Saskatoon, I will report that to the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission. I’m not a complacent coward who turns a blind eye to civil
rights violations like most people do. The local, provincial, and
national media will certainly cover any civil rights cases I file with the
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission like they did before.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If I get racially profiled (or selected for carding based on
race) by the Saskatoon police, I’ll file a civil rights case with the
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission against them too. I’m not a gutless
coward who accepts being discriminated against like most people do. I
suggest that the Police Services Board warns the Saskatoon police to stop
racially profiling and carding people.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Furthermore, I will report any council members who violate
their code of conduct to the City Clerk’s Office. The local media will likely cover that like they covered my two code of conduct complaints against Don
Atchison and my code of conduct complaint against Charlie Clark. I don’t
believe that there should be restrictions on using the titles of “councillor”
and “mayor” in campaign advertising, but if we’re expected to follow the inane
by-laws made by council, then council should follow its own inane rules too. I
suggest that you end the restrictions on using the titles of “councillor” and
“mayor” in campaign advertising.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-3438835673258344532018-02-01T16:22:00.000-08:002018-05-28T23:31:05.551-07:00Re: Return of the Snow Ramps<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us]
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 1, 2018 7:11 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> 'Figg, Carla (CP - Service Saskatoon)' <<a href="mailto:Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca">Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'TU -
R&O Councillor Enquiry' <<a href="mailto:tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca">tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Cc:</b> 'Mayor and Councillors' <<a href="mailto:dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca">dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Jorgenson, Jeff (City Manager's Office)' <<a href="mailto:Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca">Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Warwick, Patti (Solicitors)' <<a href="mailto:Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca">Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Bogad, Christine (Solicitors)' <<a href="mailto:Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca">Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Mintenko, Julie (CP - Media Relations)' <<a href="mailto:Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca">Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Rogstad, Mark (CP - Media Relations)' <<a href="mailto:Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca">Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Harris, Brandon (TU - Roadways & Operations)' <<a href="mailto:Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca">Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'Taylor, Jill (TU - Roadways & Operations)' <<a href="mailto:Jill.Taylor@Saskatoon.ca">Jill.Taylor@Saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [ ~20473 ] Re: Return of the Snow Ramps<o:p></o:p></div>
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The City of Saskatoon believes the snow ramps aren’t a
safety problem, but it can’t prove this. As Stephen Hawking said, “What
one believes is irrelevant to physics.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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The barriers on bridges and overpasses need to be made much
higher to prevent cars from going over them due to snow ramps. This would
solve the problem of the snow ramps. </div>
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<b>From:</b> Figg, Carla (CP -
Service Saskatoon)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 1, 2018 8:12 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us; TU - R&O Councillor Enquiry <<a href="mailto:tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca">tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Cc:</b> Mayor and Councillors <<a href="mailto:dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca">dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Jorgenson, Jeff (City Manager's Office) <<a href="mailto:Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca">Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Warwick, Patti (Solicitors) <<a href="mailto:Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca">Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Bogad, Christine (Solicitors) <<a href="mailto:Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca">Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Mintenko, Julie (CP - Media Relations) <<a href="mailto:Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca">Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Rogstad, Mark (CP - Media Relations) <<a href="mailto:Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca">Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Harris, Brandon (TU - Roadways & Operations) <<a href="mailto:Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca">Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Taylor, Jill (TU - Roadways & Operations) <<a href="mailto:Jill.Taylor@Saskatoon.ca">Jill.Taylor@Saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [ ~20473 ] Re: Return of the Snow Ramps<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #44546a; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Good morning Mr. Solo,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #44546a; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The City of Saskatoon appreciates your
concerns and will continue to monitor our bridges to ensure the snow ramps do
not become a safety concern for the citizens. We have full confidence in
our engineers and roadways team, as they are taking all precautionary measures
necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #44546a; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Thank you again for voicing your
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Carla Figg <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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City of Saskatoon | 222 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue<span style="letter-spacing: .75pt;">
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@trailblazerintsys.com">mailto:</a>amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us]
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 01, 2018 12:38 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> TU - R&O Councillor Enquiry <<a href="mailto:tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca">tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Cc:</b> Mayor and Councillors <<a href="mailto:dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca">dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Jorgenson, Jeff (City Manager's Office) <<a href="mailto:Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca">Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Warwick, Patti (Solicitors) <<a href="mailto:Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca">Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Bogad, Christine (Solicitors) <<a href="mailto:Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca">Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Mintenko, Julie (CP - Media Relations) <<a href="mailto:Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca">Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Rogstad, Mark (CP - Media Relations) <<a href="mailto:Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca">Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Harris, Brandon (TU - Roadways & Operations) <<a href="mailto:Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca">Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
Figg, Carla (CP - Service Saskatoon) <<a href="mailto:Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca">Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: [ ~20473 ] Re: Return of the Snow Ramps<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hi Ms. Taylor,<o:p></o:p></div>
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How can you be so sure that the remaining snow ramps won’t
elevate a vehicle over the barrier? Has there been any engineering
analysis to determine if the snow ramps are steep enough and not dense enough
to not elevate a small car over the barrier? If so, who did the analysis
and what was the methodology used? I studied engineering and physics at top universities. I don’t know
how dense the snow ramps I saw this week were, but they were high enough and
appeared not too steep to elevate a vehicle over the barrier. I’m not
claiming that you’re lying, but I don’t believe your opinion that the snow
ramps won’t elevate a vehicle over the barrier.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Besides the 2013 incident where a vehicle went into the
river, I’ve heard of another incident where a vehicle went over a Saskatoon
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Saskatoon has really dangerous driving conditions due to the
harsh weather, but also due to the City of Saskatoon not listening to taxpayers
and not investing enough money and effort into de-icing and snow removal.
And we’re all paying for that.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>From:</b> <a href="mailto:tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca">tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca</a> [<a href="mailto:tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca">mailto:tuROCE@Saskatoon.ca</a>] <br />
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 31, 2018 9:21 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca">dlMayorandCouncillors@Saskatoon.ca</a>;
<a href="mailto:Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca">Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca</a>; <a href="mailto:Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca">Patti.Warwick@Saskatoon.ca</a>; <a href="mailto:Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca">Christine.Bogad@Saskatoon.ca</a>; <a href="mailto:Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca">Julie.Mintenko@Saskatoon.ca</a>; <a href="mailto:Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca">Mark.Rogstad@Saskatoon.ca</a>; <a href="mailto:Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca">Brandon.Harris@Saskatoon.ca</a>; <a href="mailto:Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca">Carla.Figg@Saskatoon.ca</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [ ~20473 ] Re: Return of the Snow Ramps<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Good Morning Mr.Solo,<br />
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Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding snow removal along guardrails
throughout Circle Drive.<br />
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This year our snow maintenance crews have been trained using a new process of
up to 8 offset snow plows on Circle Drive, including overpasses and bridges.
The introduction of this process has led to approximately 85% of barriers along
Circle Drive being completely cleared of snow on the first pass. The remaining
15% is in what we call ‘no throw zones’. The snow that remains along 15%
of the barriers is not dense enough, is at too steep an angle, and consists of
an insubstantial amount of snow, to elevate a vehicle over the barrier.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Our operators avoid throwing snow
over the barriers in a few isolated spots so as not to cause property damage,
or put snow in pedestrian walkways. In these locations, we return to
clear those spots using a snow-blower and hauling to the snow dump. Overall
this service is much more efficient, reduces risks of ramping, and is less
costly than methods used in the last 3 years.<br />
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The instance in 2013 was a result of snow from several events
accumulating and packing against the barrier. With the new process, although
there may be snow visible against the barrier, we have alleviated the risk of
ramping.<br />
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Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.<br />
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Regards, </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #0c7969; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Jill Taylor </span></b><br />
<span style="color: #231f1f; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt;">Customer
Support Coordinator, Customer Service and Operations Support<br />
City of Saskatoon | 222 3<sup>rd</sup> Avenue North | Saskatoon, SK S7K
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<b>From:</b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Ashu M. G. Solo<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> <</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: small;">]</span>><br />
<!--[endif]--></span><b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 29, 2018 11:38 PM<br /><b>To:</b> 'mayors.office@saskatoon.ca' <mayors.office@saskatoon.ca>; 'charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca' <charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca>; 'darren.hill@saskatoon.ca' <darren.hill@saskatoon.ca>; 'hilary.gough@saskatoon.ca' <hilary.gough@saskatoon.ca>; 'ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca' <ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca>; 'troy.davies@saskatoon.ca' <troy.davies@saskatoon.ca>; 'randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca' <randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca>; 'cynthia.block@saskatoon.ca' <cynthia.block@saskatoon.ca>; 'mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca' <mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca>; 'sarina.gersher@saskatoon.ca' <sarina.gersher@saskatoon.ca>; 'bev.dubois@saskatoon.ca' <bev.dubois@saskatoon.ca>; 'zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca' <zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca><br /><b>Cc:</b> 'Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca' <Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca><br /><b>Subject:</b> Return of the Snow Ramps<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I saw more snow ramps right up to the top of the curb this morning on the Circle Drive Bridge and an overpass on Circle Drive. It has been several days since the heavy snowfall. The snow ramps should have been a top priority to remove. See my two emails below to the previous city council about this issue and see my StarPhoenix letter to the editor below about this issue. <o:p></o:p>You haven't heard from me in a while because I was out of town, but I'm back in Saskatoon for a little while. </div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 15, 2016 11:06 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> 'mayors.office@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mayors.office@saskatoon.ca">mayors.office@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'darren.hill@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:darren.hill@saskatoon.ca">darren.hill@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'troy.davies@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:troy.davies@saskatoon.ca">troy.davies@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca">pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca">charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca">mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca">zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca">ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca">tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca">randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: City of Saskatoon misleading public about snow ramps<o:p></o:p></div>
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When you fail to adequately fund snow removal because you’re wasting money as specified in my email below, you cause more accidents, injuries, deaths, auto damage claims with SGI, SGI payouts, civil claims, police investigations, loss of work, problems for people, and so on. Much if not all of the money saved by not funding snow removal is paid out by other government organizations in paying for more SGI claims and staff, more police, more court cases and staff, etc. The totally inept handling of snow removal funding by this council has really made this city a much worse place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There was a protest against police corruption in Saskatoon on Mar. 15, 2016. One of the issues raised was carding by police, a practice that is disproportionately used against minorities, particularly indigenous people in Saskatoon. The Police Services Board needs to immediately put a stop to this practice. Darren Hill and Charlie Clark on the Police Services Board have never experienced racist profiling because they’re white, but I have. Walk a mile in a nonwhite person’s shoes with your mind. Wake up. Wake the hell up and do the right thing. End the practice of carding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 22, 2016 8:01 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:murray.totland@saskatoon.ca">murray.totland@saskatoon.ca</a>; 'Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca">Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'pat.hyde@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:pat.hyde@saskatoon.ca">pat.hyde@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'mayors.office@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mayors.office@saskatoon.ca">mayors.office@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'darren.hill@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:darren.hill@saskatoon.ca">darren.hill@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'troy.davies@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:troy.davies@saskatoon.ca">troy.davies@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca">pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca">charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca">mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca">zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca">ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca">tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
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On the City of Saskatoon’s Facebook and Twitter pages, the city is misleading the public about snow ramps on the sides of bridges and overpasses and implying that the snow ramps have been removed. I drove over some of the bridges and overpasses a few hours ago. I saw snow ramps that go right to the top of the rails on the North Circle Drive Bridge and snow ramps that go to the top of the side barriers on several overpasses on Circle Drive. I’m blind copying this email to the media, so they can hold the city accountable. Also, on Sunday, January 17, 2016, I saw snow ramps going to the top of the bridge rails on the North Circle Drive Bridge and on Circle Drive overpasses.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I cautioned you months ago that there were still snow ramps on the sides of bridges and the problem still exists. I understand that the totally incompetent and uncaring City Council isn’t allocating enough funds for snow removal, but removing the snow ramps on the sides of bridges and overpasses should be a top priority. There were 53 driving accidents on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. You can tell people to slow down, but that’s often not enough. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Below is a letter to the editor by me that was published in The StarPhoenix and that is available online at<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="border: 1pt none; color: black; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.5pt; padding: 0in;">Once again there are snow ramps on the sides of bridges in Saskatoon. In 2013, such a ramp caused a vehicle to go from the North Circle Drive Bridge into the South Saskatchewan River.</span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 15.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The streets now are extremely icy, which is causing countless accidents. How many people need to drive off bridges before city council wakes up and allocates enough money for snow removal and de-icing? How many winter driving accidents do there need to be before they open their eyes?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">How many people need to be injured or killed, and how many cars need to be damaged before the mayor and councillors care? How many voters need to tell them to increase funding for snow removal before they listen?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">City council has instead wasted taxpayers’ money on a new police station, an art gallery, Tasers for police, a transit lockout and excessive salaries and benefits for councillors. The mayor and councillors are inept and need to be removed from office in the next election.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, January 29, 2018 11:38 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> 'mayors.office@saskatoon.ca' <mayors.office@saskatoon.ca>;
'charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca' <charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca>; 'darren.hill@saskatoon.ca'
<darren.hill@saskatoon.ca>; 'hilary.gough@saskatoon.ca'
<hilary.gough@saskatoon.ca>; 'ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca'
<ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca>; 'troy.davies@saskatoon.ca'
<troy.davies@saskatoon.ca>; 'randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca'
<randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca>; 'cynthia.block@saskatoon.ca'
<cynthia.block@saskatoon.ca>; 'mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca'
<mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca>; 'sarina.gersher@saskatoon.ca'
<sarina.gersher@saskatoon.ca>; 'bev.dubois@saskatoon.ca' <bev.dubois@saskatoon.ca>;
'zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca' <zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca><br />
<b>Cc:</b> 'Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca' <Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca><br />
<b>Subject:</b> Return of the Snow Ramps<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I saw more snow ramps right up to the top of the curb this
morning on the Circle Drive Bridge and an overpass on Circle Drive. It
has been several days since the heavy snowfall. The snow ramps should
have been a top priority to remove. See my two emails below to the
previous city council about this issue and see my StarPhoenix letter to the
editor below about this issue. <o:p></o:p>You haven't heard from me in a while because I was out of town, but I'm back in Saskatoon for a little while. </div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 15, 2016 11:06 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> 'mayors.office@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mayors.office@saskatoon.ca">mayors.office@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'darren.hill@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:darren.hill@saskatoon.ca">darren.hill@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'troy.davies@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:troy.davies@saskatoon.ca">troy.davies@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca">pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca">charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca">mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca">zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca">ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca">tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca">randy.donauer@saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: City of Saskatoon misleading public about snow ramps<o:p></o:p></div>
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When you fail to adequately fund snow removal because you’re
wasting money as specified in my email below, you cause more accidents, injuries,
deaths, auto damage claims with SGI, SGI payouts, civil claims, police
investigations, loss of work, problems for people, and so on. Much if not
all of the money saved by not funding snow removal is paid out by other
government organizations in paying for more SGI claims and staff, more police,
more court cases and staff, etc. The totally inept handling of snow
removal funding by this council has really made this city a much worse place.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There was a protest against police corruption in Saskatoon on
Mar. 15, 2016. One of the issues raised was carding by police, a practice
that is disproportionately used against minorities, particularly indigenous
people in Saskatoon. The Police Services Board needs to immediately put a
stop to this practice. Darren Hill and Charlie Clark on the Police
Services Board have never experienced racist profiling because they’re white,
but I have. Walk a mile in a nonwhite person’s shoes with your
mind. Wake up. Wake the hell up and do the right thing. End
the practice of carding.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 22, 2016 8:01 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:murray.totland@saskatoon.ca">murray.totland@saskatoon.ca</a>;
'Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca">Jeff.Jorgenson@Saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'pat.hyde@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:pat.hyde@saskatoon.ca">pat.hyde@saskatoon.ca</a>>; 'mayors.office@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mayors.office@saskatoon.ca">mayors.office@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'darren.hill@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:darren.hill@saskatoon.ca">darren.hill@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'troy.davies@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:troy.davies@saskatoon.ca">troy.davies@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca">pat.lorje@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca">charlie.clark@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca">mairin.loewen@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca">zach.jeffries@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca">ann.iwanchuk@saskatoon.ca</a>>;
'tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca' <<a href="mailto:tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca">tiffany.paulsen@saskatoon.ca</a>><br />
<b>Subject:</b> City of Saskatoon misleading public about snow ramps</div>
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On the City of Saskatoon’s Facebook and Twitter pages, the
city is misleading the public about snow ramps on the sides of bridges and
overpasses and implying that the snow ramps have been removed. I drove
over some of the bridges and overpasses a few hours ago. I saw snow ramps
that go right to the top of the rails on the North Circle Drive Bridge and snow
ramps that go to the top of the side barriers on several overpasses on Circle
Drive. I’m blind copying this email to the media, so they can hold the
city accountable. Also, on Sunday, January 17, 2016, I saw snow ramps
going to the top of the bridge rails on the North Circle Drive Bridge and on Circle
Drive overpasses.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I cautioned you months ago that there were
still snow ramps on the sides of bridges and the problem still exists. I
understand that the totally incompetent and uncaring City Council isn’t
allocating enough funds for snow removal, but removing the snow ramps on the
sides of bridges and overpasses should be a top priority. There were 53
driving accidents on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. You can tell people to
slow down, but that’s often not enough.<br />
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Below is a letter to the editor by me that was published in
The StarPhoenix and that is available online at <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://thestarphoenix.com/storyline/remember-the-snow-ramps-that-launched-a-car-off-a-bridge-in-2013-theyre-back-letter-to-the-editor">http://thestarphoenix.com/storyline/remember-the-snow-ramps-that-launched-a-car-off-a-bridge-in-2013-theyre-back-letter-to-the-editor</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 37.5pt; letter-spacing: 1.15pt;">Remember
the snow ramps that launched a car off a bridge in 2013? They're back: Letter
to the Editor<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<b><span style="color: #555555; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9.0pt; text-transform: uppercase;">JANUARY 21, 2016 11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<strong><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: black; font-family: "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 15.5pt; padding: 0in;">Once again there are snow ramps on the sides of bridges in
Saskatoon. In 2013, such a ramp caused a vehicle to go from the North Circle
Drive Bridge into the South Saskatchewan River.</span></strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 15.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">The streets now are extremely icy,
which is causing countless accidents. How many people need to drive off
bridges before city council wakes up and allocates enough money for snow
removal and de-icing? How many winter driving accidents do there need to
be before they open their eyes?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">How many
people need to be injured or killed, and how many cars need to be damaged
before the mayor and councillors care? How many voters need to tell them
to increase funding for snow removal before they listen?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">City
council has instead wasted taxpayers’ money on a new police station, an art
gallery, Tasers for police, a transit lockout and excessive salaries and
benefits for councillors. The mayor and councillors are inept and need to be
removed from office in the next election.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<em><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt; padding: 0in;">Ashu
Solo, Saskatoon, from</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt; padding: 0in;"> </span></i></span><em><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: black; font-family: "inherit" , serif; font-size: 11.5pt; padding: 0in;"><a href="http://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/letters/0121-edit-letters" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Jan. 21, Letters to the Editor</span></a></span></em><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-74328263971753042572016-12-07T22:25:00.000-08:002018-05-27T22:26:54.820-07:00FW: RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-outline-level: 1;">
<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, December 6, 2016 11:58 PM<br />
<b>Subject:</b> FW: RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dear Media:<o:p></o:p></div>
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As you can see in the email directly below from the
Saskatoon city clerk, the decision on my code of conduct complaints against
Charlie Clark and Don Atchison is expected to be reported at the public meeting
of the Governance and Priorities Committee (composed of the mayor and
councillors) on December 7, 2016. The background of these complaints is
in the emails below.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo</div>
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<b>From:</b> Sproule, Joanne
(Clerks)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, November 24, 2016 3:50 PM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dear Mr. Solo,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Thank you for your email. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">In accordance with City Council’s Code
of Conduct, the determination of a complaint under the Code of Conduct is dealt
with In Camera by the Governance and Priorities Committee. As such, it is
my duty to maintain confidentiality with respect to any discussion in this
regard. I can advise, however, that it is expected that the decision in
this matter will be reported to the next public meeting of the Governance and
Priorities Committee. The name of the complainant will be redacted from
the public report. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">The next public meeting of the
Governance and Priorities Committee is scheduled for December 7, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Joanne Sproule</span></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 23, 2016 3:32 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hi Ms. Sproule,<o:p></o:p></div>
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What is the outcome of my code of conduct complaints against
Charlie Clark and Don Atchison?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>From:</b> Sproule, Joanne
(Clerks)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 27, 2016 6:39 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dear Mr. Solo,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Thank you for the email. Your
complaint will be placed before the Governance and Priorities Committee (In
Camera). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Joanne Sproule<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">City Clerk</span></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 27, 2016 6:06 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dear City Clerk Joanne Sproule,<o:p></o:p></div>
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That’s correct that mayoral candidates Don Atchison and
Charlie Clark have removed references to themselves with their titles from
their campaign Facebook pages. However, I would still like you to move
this matter forward in accordance with the process outlined in the code of
conduct. In response to your email inquiry below, I confirm that I want
to continue to lodge this complaint pursuant to the provisions of the code of
conduct. Thanks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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When a Saskatonian violates a parking bylaw, she usually
gets fined instead of just getting a chance to rectify the problem.
Similarly, although Atchison and Clark have rectified the problem, they should
be sanctioned for violating their code of conduct. Nobody should be above
the rules, particularly not those who make them. Although I don’t agree
with this rule, council members who make the rules must follow them,
particularly when the public is expected to follow the foolish rules they make.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo</div>
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<b>From:</b> Sproule, Joanne
(Clerks)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 26, 2016 9:38 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dear Mr. Solo:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Thank you for your email. On
Friday, September 23, 2016, I forwarded the details of your complaint to the
Returning Officer, who in turn contacted the campaign offices of both Charlie
Clark and Don Atchison. The Returning Officer alerted both campaign offices of
the complaint received and of the requirements of the Code of Conduct for
members of City Council during an election period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">As set out in Section 7C of the Code of
Conduct, a process is in place and will be followed in dealing with complaints
of this nature. A complaint received by the City Clerk shall be forwarded
to the Governance and Priorities Committee (formerly Executive Committee) In
Camera, where the Committee will decide whether to proceed to investigate the
complaint or not. As City Clerk, my responsibility in matters of this
nature is to receive the complaint from the complainant and ensure that the
complainant’s submission is formally forwarded to the Governance and Priorities
Committee (In Camera) for review and consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">I understand both Mr. Clark’s and Mr.
Atchison’s campaign offices have taken steps to rectify the references in their
advertising. If this is not the case, or if you are not satisfied with
the outcome, I will formally move the matter forward in accordance with the
process outlined in the Code of Conduct. Please confirm if you wish to
continue to lodge this complaint pursuant to the provisions of the Code of
Conduct. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Joanne Sproule<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">City Clerk <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 23, 2016 6:03 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates
Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dear Saskatoon City Clerk Joanne Sproule:<o:p></o:p></div>
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I would like to file formal complaints against mayoral
candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark. Atchison and Clark are
currently violating the Code of Conduct for Members of Saskatoon City Council
in their online campaign advertising. I previously filed a formal
complaint against Atchison in 2012 for violating this city council code of
conduct in his online campaign advertising that year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Section 5 of the council code of conduct ( available at <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf">https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf</a>
)<o:p></o:p></div>
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prohibits references to council members as “Councillor X” or
“Mayor Y” in campaign advertising from September 21, 2016 to the date of the
election. I personally think this is a ridiculous rule and that council
members should be able to use their titles. However, council members must
follow their code of conduct. City Council makes many foolish by-laws
that the public has to follow. If they expect the public to follow rules,
they should follow them too. In the future, this rule should be removed
by City Council.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am attaching PDF files and screenshots of the campaign
Facebook pages of Atchison and Clark. Atchison refers to himself as
“Mayor Don Atchison” once, “Mayor Atchison” three times, “Mayor ‘Atch’” once,
and “Mayor Atch” once. Clark refers to himself as “Councillor Charlie
Clark” once. I couldn’t find similar violations by other members of City
Council or I would complain about them too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because Atchison violated the council code of conduct with
his campaign advertising in two separate campaigns in 2012 and 2016, I believe
that he should be removed from the mayoral race or removed from office if he
wins. I believe Clark should be fined.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m making these complaints because in a democracy, the
government doesn’t just hold citizens accountable, but citizens hold government
accountable. Not only is the business of people the business of
government, but the business of government is the business of people.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I am blind copying this email to the media, so they can also
be aware of these violations of the city council code of conduct by Atchison
and Clark. I look forward to your response.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-30856897092695668352016-09-27T22:18:00.000-07:002018-05-27T22:19:57.291-07:00RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<br />
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<b>From:</b> Sproule, Joanne
(Clerks)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 27, 2016 6:39 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dear Mr. Solo,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Thank you for the email. Your
complaint will be placed before the Governance and Priorities Committee (In
Camera). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 21, 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Joanne Sproule<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">City Clerk<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 27, 2016 6:06 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Dear City Clerk Joanne Sproule,<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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That’s correct that mayoral candidates Don Atchison and
Charlie Clark have removed references to themselves with their titles from
their campaign Facebook pages. However, I would still like you to move
this matter forward in accordance with the process outlined in the code of
conduct. In response to your email inquiry below, I confirm that I want
to continue to lodge this complaint pursuant to the provisions of the code of
conduct. Thanks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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When a Saskatonian violates a parking bylaw, she usually
gets fined instead of just getting a chance to rectify the problem.
Similarly, although Atchison and Clark have rectified the problem, they should
be sanctioned for violating their code of conduct. Nobody should be above
the rules, particularly not those who make them. Although I don’t agree
with this rule, council members who make the rules must follow them,
particularly when the public is expected to follow the foolish rules they make.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-outline-level: 1;">
<b>From:</b> Sproule, Joanne
(Clerks)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 26, 2016 9:38 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dear Mr. Solo:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Thank you for your email. On
Friday, September 23, 2016, I forwarded the details of your complaint to the
Returning Officer, who in turn contacted the campaign offices of both Charlie
Clark and Don Atchison. The Returning Officer alerted both campaign offices of
the complaint received and of the requirements of the Code of Conduct for
members of City Council during an election period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">As set out in Section 7C of the Code of
Conduct, a process is in place and will be followed in dealing with complaints
of this nature. A complaint received by the City Clerk shall be forwarded
to the Governance and Priorities Committee (formerly Executive Committee) In
Camera, where the Committee will decide whether to proceed to investigate the
complaint or not. As City Clerk, my responsibility in matters of this
nature is to receive the complaint from the complainant and ensure that the
complainant’s submission is formally forwarded to the Governance and Priorities
Committee (In Camera) for review and consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">I understand both Mr. Clark’s and Mr.
Atchison’s campaign offices have taken steps to rectify the references in their
advertising. If this is not the case, or if you are not satisfied with
the outcome, I will formally move the matter forward in accordance with the
process outlined in the Code of Conduct. Please confirm if you wish to
continue to lodge this complaint pursuant to the provisions of the Code of
Conduct. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Joanne Sproule<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">City Clerk <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 23, 2016 6:03 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates
Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Dear Saskatoon City Clerk Joanne Sproule:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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I would like to file formal complaints against mayoral
candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark. Atchison and Clark are
currently violating the Code of Conduct for Members of Saskatoon City Council
in their online campaign advertising. I previously filed a formal
complaint against Atchison in 2012 for violating this city council code of
conduct in his online campaign advertising that year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Section 5 of the council code of conduct ( available at <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf">https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf</a>
)<o:p></o:p></div>
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prohibits references to council members as “Councillor X” or
“Mayor Y” in campaign advertising from September 21, 2016 to the date of the
election. I personally think this is a ridiculous rule and that council
members should be able to use their titles. However, council members must
follow their code of conduct. City Council makes many foolish by-laws
that the public has to follow. If they expect the public to follow rules,
they should follow them too. In the future, this rule should be removed
by City Council.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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I am attaching PDF files and screenshots of the campaign
Facebook pages of Atchison and Clark. Atchison refers to himself as
“Mayor Don Atchison” once, “Mayor Atchison” three times, “Mayor ‘Atch’” once,
and “Mayor Atch” once. Clark refers to himself as “Councillor Charlie
Clark” once. I couldn’t find similar violations by other members of City
Council or I would complain about them too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Because Atchison violated the council code of conduct with
his campaign advertising in two separate campaigns in 2012 and 2016, I believe
that he should be removed from the mayoral race or removed from office if he
wins. I believe Clark should be fined.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I’m making these complaints because in a democracy, the
government doesn’t just hold citizens accountable, but citizens hold government
accountable. Not only is the business of people the business of
government, but the business of government is the business of people.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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I am blind copying this email to the media, so they can also
be aware of these violations of the city council code of conduct by Atchison
and Clark. I look forward to your response.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-3166641414790668932016-09-27T22:16:00.000-07:002018-05-27T22:16:38.307-07:00RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<br />
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, September 27, 2016 6:06 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Dear City Clerk Joanne Sproule,<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
That’s correct that mayoral candidates Don Atchison and
Charlie Clark have removed references to themselves with their titles from
their campaign Facebook pages. However, I would still like you to move
this matter forward in accordance with the process outlined in the code of
conduct. In response to your email inquiry below, I confirm that I want
to continue to lodge this complaint pursuant to the provisions of the code of
conduct. Thanks. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
When a Saskatonian violates a parking bylaw, she usually
gets fined instead of just getting a chance to rectify the problem.
Similarly, although Atchison and Clark have rectified the problem, they should
be sanctioned for violating their code of conduct. Nobody should be above
the rules, particularly not those who make them. Although I don’t agree
with this rule, council members who make the rules must follow them,
particularly when the public is expected to follow the foolish rules they make.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Ashu M. G. Solo</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-outline-level: 1;">
<b>From:</b> Sproule, Joanne
(Clerks)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 26, 2016 9:38 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dear Mr. Solo:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Thank you for your email. On
Friday, September 23, 2016, I forwarded the details of your complaint to the
Returning Officer, who in turn contacted the campaign offices of both Charlie
Clark and Don Atchison. The Returning Officer alerted both campaign offices of
the complaint received and of the requirements of the Code of Conduct for
members of City Council during an election period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">As set out in Section 7C of the Code of
Conduct, a process is in place and will be followed in dealing with complaints
of this nature. A complaint received by the City Clerk shall be forwarded
to the Governance and Priorities Committee (formerly Executive Committee) In
Camera, where the Committee will decide whether to proceed to investigate the
complaint or not. As City Clerk, my responsibility in matters of this
nature is to receive the complaint from the complainant and ensure that the
complainant’s submission is formally forwarded to the Governance and Priorities
Committee (In Camera) for review and consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">I understand both Mr. Clark’s and Mr.
Atchison’s campaign offices have taken steps to rectify the references in their
advertising. If this is not the case, or if you are not satisfied with
the outcome, I will formally move the matter forward in accordance with the
process outlined in the Code of Conduct. Please confirm if you wish to
continue to lodge this complaint pursuant to the provisions of the Code of
Conduct. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Joanne Sproule<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">City Clerk <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 23, 2016 6:03 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates
Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Dear Saskatoon City Clerk Joanne Sproule:<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I would like to file formal complaints against mayoral
candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark. Atchison and Clark are
currently violating the Code of Conduct for Members of Saskatoon City Council
in their online campaign advertising. I previously filed a formal
complaint against Atchison in 2012 for violating this city council code of
conduct in his online campaign advertising that year. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Section 5 of the council code of conduct ( available at <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf">https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf</a>
)<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
prohibits references to council members as “Councillor X” or
“Mayor Y” in campaign advertising from September 21, 2016 to the date of the
election. I personally think this is a ridiculous rule and that council
members should be able to use their titles. However, council members must
follow their code of conduct. City Council makes many foolish by-laws
that the public has to follow. If they expect the public to follow rules,
they should follow them too. In the future, this rule should be removed
by City Council.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I am attaching PDF files and screenshots of the campaign
Facebook pages of Atchison and Clark. Atchison refers to himself as
“Mayor Don Atchison” once, “Mayor Atchison” three times, “Mayor ‘Atch’” once,
and “Mayor Atch” once. Clark refers to himself as “Councillor Charlie
Clark” once. I couldn’t find similar violations by other members of City
Council or I would complain about them too.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Because Atchison violated the council code of conduct with
his campaign advertising in two separate campaigns in 2012 and 2016, I believe
that he should be removed from the mayoral race or removed from office if he
wins. I believe Clark should be fined.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I’m making these complaints because in a democracy, the
government doesn’t just hold citizens accountable, but citizens hold government
accountable. Not only is the business of people the business of
government, but the business of government is the business of people.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
I am blind copying this email to the media, so they can also
be aware of these violations of the city council code of conduct by Atchison
and Clark. I look forward to your response.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoPlainText">
<br /></div>
A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-18297782244278711612016-09-26T22:00:00.000-07:002018-05-27T22:00:51.880-07:00<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-outline-level: 1;">
<b>From:</b> Sproule, Joanne
(Clerks)<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 26, 2016 9:38 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><br />
<b>Subject:</b> RE: Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral
Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Dear Mr. Solo:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Thank you for your email. On
Friday, September 23, 2016, I forwarded the details of your complaint to the
Returning Officer, who in turn contacted the campaign offices of both Charlie
Clark and Don Atchison. The Returning Officer alerted both campaign offices of
the complaint received and of the requirements of the Code of Conduct for
members of City Council during an election period.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">As set out in Section 7C of the Code of
Conduct, a process is in place and will be followed in dealing with complaints
of this nature. A complaint received by the City Clerk shall be forwarded
to the Governance and Priorities Committee (formerly Executive Committee) In
Camera, where the Committee will decide whether to proceed to investigate the
complaint or not. As City Clerk, my responsibility in matters of this
nature is to receive the complaint from the complainant and ensure that the
complainant’s submission is formally forwarded to the Governance and Priorities
Committee (In Camera) for review and consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">I understand both Mr. Clark’s and Mr.
Atchison’s campaign offices have taken steps to rectify the references in their
advertising. If this is not the case, or if you are not satisfied with
the outcome, I will formally move the matter forward in accordance with the
process outlined in the Code of Conduct. Please confirm if you wish to
continue to lodge this complaint pursuant to the provisions of the Code of
Conduct. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA;">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 23, 2016 6:03 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates
Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dear Saskatoon City Clerk Joanne Sproule:<o:p></o:p></div>
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I would like to file formal complaints against mayoral
candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark. Atchison and Clark are
currently violating the Code of Conduct for Members of Saskatoon City Council
in their online campaign advertising. I previously filed a formal
complaint against Atchison in 2012 for violating this city council code of
conduct in his online campaign advertising that year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Section 5 of the council code of conduct ( available at <o:p></o:p></div>
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prohibits references to council members as “Councillor X” or
“Mayor Y” in campaign advertising from September 21, 2016 to the date of the
election. I personally think this is a ridiculous rule and that council
members should be able to use their titles. However, council members must
follow their code of conduct. City Council makes many foolish by-laws
that the public has to follow. If they expect the public to follow rules,
they should follow them too. In the future, this rule should be removed
by City Council.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am attaching PDF files and screenshots of the campaign
Facebook pages of Atchison and Clark. Atchison refers to himself as
“Mayor Don Atchison” once, “Mayor Atchison” three times, “Mayor ‘Atch’” once,
and “Mayor Atch” once. Clark refers to himself as “Councillor Charlie
Clark” once. I couldn’t find similar violations by other members of City
Council or I would complain about them too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because Atchison violated the council code of conduct with
his campaign advertising in two separate campaigns in 2012 and 2016, I believe
that he should be removed from the mayoral race or removed from office if he
wins. I believe Clark should be fined.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m making these complaints because in a democracy, the
government doesn’t just hold citizens accountable, but citizens hold government
accountable. Not only is the business of people the business of
government, but the business of government is the business of people.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am blind copying this email to the media, so they can also
be aware of these violations of the city council code of conduct by Atchison
and Clark. I look forward to your response.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-9204543531449736262016-09-23T21:53:00.000-07:002018-05-27T21:55:58.824-07:00Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<br />
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<b>From:</b> Ashu M. G. Solo [<a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>]
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, September 23, 2016 6:03 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> Sproule, Joanne (Clerks)<br />
<b>Subject:</b> Formal Code of Conduct Complaints against Mayoral Candidates
Don Atchison and Charlie Clark<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dear Saskatoon City Clerk Joanne Sproule:<o:p></o:p></div>
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I would like to file formal complaints against mayoral
candidates Don Atchison and Charlie Clark. Atchison and Clark are
currently violating the Code of Conduct for Members of Saskatoon City Council
in their online campaign advertising. I previously filed a formal
complaint against Atchison in 2012 for violating this city council code of
conduct in his online campaign advertising that year. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Section 5 of the council code of conduct ( available at <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf">https://www.saskatoon.ca/sites/default/files/documents/city-clerk/code_of_conduct_for_members_of_city_council.pdf</a>
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prohibits references to council members as “Councillor X” or
“Mayor Y” in campaign advertising from September 21, 2016 to the date of the
election. I personally think this is a ridiculous rule and that council
members should be able to use their titles. However, council members must
follow their code of conduct. City Council makes many foolish by-laws
that the public has to follow. If they expect the public to follow rules,
they should follow them too. In the future, this rule should be removed
by City Council.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am attaching PDF files and screenshots of the campaign
Facebook pages of Atchison and Clark. Atchison refers to himself as
“Mayor Don Atchison” once, “Mayor Atchison” three times, “Mayor ‘Atch’” once,
and “Mayor Atch” once. Clark refers to himself as “Councillor Charlie
Clark” once. I couldn’t find similar violations by other members of City
Council or I would complain about them too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Because Atchison violated the council code of conduct with
his campaign advertising in two separate campaigns in 2012 and 2016, I believe
that he should be removed from the mayoral race or removed from office if he
wins. I believe Clark should be fined.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m making these complaints because in a democracy, the
government doesn’t just hold citizens accountable, but citizens hold government
accountable. Not only is the business of people the business of
government, but the business of government is the business of people.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am blind copying this email to the media, so they can also
be aware of these violations of the city council code of conduct by Atchison
and Clark. I look forward to your response.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
<br />A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-67575318972681455582016-04-14T20:17:00.000-07:002019-07-22T01:44:10.072-07:00MEDIA ADVISORY: Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Affirms Separation of Religion and Government<div class="MsoNormal">
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ADVISORY: Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Affirms Separation of
Religion and Government<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">SASKATOON, SK,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="xn-chron">Apr. 14, 2016</span><span class="apple-converted-space"> – </span>Although
the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has dismissed Ashu M. G. Solo’s
prayer recitation case against Councillor Randy Donauer and the City of
Saskatoon, they affirmed the separation of religion and government.
Donauer tried to lead a diverse audience in a Christian prayer on April 18,
2012 at a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet organized by the Mayor's Office.
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">SHRC
found that a one-time prayer recitation did not cause sufficient harm to breach
the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, but that ongoing prayer recitations </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">w</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">ould. </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">Judge
David Arnot, chief commissioner of SHRC, wrote, </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">“The adoption of a general practice of
reciting prayers at municipal events is contrary to the <i>Code</i></span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">.”
His full </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;">decision
is available at </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://saskatchewanhumanrights.ca/pub/2016/20160414_SK-12_043_Dismissal.pdf" target="_blank">http://saskatchewanhumanrights.ca/pub/2016/20160414_SK-12_043_Dismissal.pdf</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“Regardless of Judge Arnot’s decision on my civil rights
case, I’m glad that filing this case caused the city to stop prayer recitations
at civic events,” Solo said. “Other municipalities should heed the chief
commissioner saying that a general practice of prayer recitations is contrary
to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. Donauer said that he was just
expressing his beliefs. He was abusing his government office to get other
people to pray according to his beliefs.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Justin Trottier, board member of the Canadian Secular
Alliance, said, “The Canadian Secular Alliance is thankful that the
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission recognized it’s inappropriate to have
prayer recitations at city events and that the city has discontinued this
discriminatory practice.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For further information:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ashu M. G. Solo</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:justin.trottier@gmail.com">justin.trottier@gmail.com</a>
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-35564628348535529422014-08-31T22:14:00.000-07:002014-08-31T23:31:53.570-07:00Supreme Court of Canada decision on Saguenay City Council prayer recitation case will affect whether prayer recitations are allowed at government meetings across Canada including in SaskatchewanThe Supreme Court of Canada will be hearing a case on whether Saguenay City Council meetings can be opened with prayer recitations. The case was filed by Alain Simoneau. The Quebec Human Rights Tribunal ruled in favor of Simoneau. The Quebec Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Saguenay Mayor Jean Tremblay. Now the case is being appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada by Alain Simoneau and the Quebec Secular Movement. <br />
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See the following articles:<br />
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<a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/supreme-court-to-hear-the-saguenay-city-hall-prayer-case-1.2498935" target="_blank">http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/supreme-court-to-hear-the-saguenay-city-hall-prayer-case-1.2498935</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/supreme-court-to-hear-case-of-municipal-council-opening-meetings-with-prayer/article16364426/" target="_blank">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/supreme-court-to-hear-case-of-municipal-council-opening-meetings-with-prayer/article16364426/</a><br />
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<b>The outcome of Simoneau's case will affect whether prayer recitations are allowed at government meetings across Canada including in Saskatchewan and Saskatoon.</b> I was hoping my prayer recitation case would have that kind of impact, but Simoneau's case was filed first in 2006 and will set the legal precedent for Canada.<br />
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The Canadian Secular Alliance has been granted intervener status in Simoneau's case. They could use your support:<br />
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<a href="http://secularalliance.ca/media/special-projects/csa-prayer-case-fundraiser/">http://secularalliance.ca/media/special-projects/csa-prayer-case-fundraiser/</a><br />
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There won't be any further developments in my cases until 2015. The Christmas message case was dismissed by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.<br />
<br />A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-8475206378499307512014-05-30T23:16:00.000-07:002014-06-03T03:41:01.960-07:00MEDIA ALERT: Sask. Human Rights Commission Dismisses City of Saskatoon’s Application for Summary Dismissal of Ashu Solo v. City of Saskatoon and Randy Donauer<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> Ashu M. G. Solo<br />
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 30, 2014 11:16 PM<br />
<b>Subject:</b> MEDIA ALERT: Sask. Human Rights Commission Dismisses City of
Saskatoon’s Application for Summary Dismissal of Ashu Solo v. City of Saskatoon
and Randy Donauer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dear Media,<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am attaching a scan of a letter and envelope from the
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC). They have dismissed the City
of Saskatoon’s frivolous and vexatious application for summary dismissal of my
prayer recitation case against the City of Saskatoon (Mayor's Office) and
Councillor Randy Donauer. They have also dismissed a request by me for
the chief commissioner, Judge David Arnot, to recuse himself from dealing
further with this case because he has publicly praised Mayor Don Atchison and
knows Atchison from high school. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The City of Saskatoon could appeal the dismissal of their
application for summary dismissal at the Court of Queen’s Bench. If they
lose there, they could appeal at the Court of Appeal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If they don’t appeal, the case will move forward.
This is the SHRC resolution roadmap: <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://saskatchewanhumanrights.ca/how-to-file-a-complaint/the-resolution-roadmap">http://saskatchewanhumanrights.ca/how-to-file-a-complaint/the-resolution-roadmap</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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As you can see in the attached letter, the arguments of
the City Solicitor's Office in its application for summary dismissal were
frivolous and vexatious and the SHRC recognized them as such.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The City Solicitor's Office says that I threaten human
rights complaints to advance my political agenda. There's nothing wrong
with someone threatening to file a human rights complaint if an organization
doesn't stop a discriminatory action against him. That's all I've done.</div>
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The City Solicitor’s Office says the media was
misinformed about not participating in mediation. SHRC sent me an email
message saying the City of Saskatoon wouldn’t participate in mediation. I
forwarded this to the media. Then the City Solicitor’s Office claimed it
would participate in mediation, but wasn’t available on the date set by
SHRC. Since then, I’ve repeatedly called for the City of Saskatoon and
Donauer to attempt mediation and they could agree at any time, but haven’t done
so.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The City Solicitor's Office claimed that the time
deadline wasn't met. No deadline was missed. I filed my intake
questionnaire with SHRC just 13 days after the volunteer appreciation banquet
in which Donauer tried to lead the audience in a prayer. I waited 13 days
because I first gave Atchison and Donauer the chance to agree to stop having
prayer recitations at future events. I had a year to file this intake
questionnaire according to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The City of Saskatoon, Atchison, and Donauer are wasting
their time and taxpayer money by not agreeing to cease prayer recitations and
now by making frivolous and vexatious arguments to try to get this case
dismissed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Atchison, Donauer, and my opponents are really petty for
not agreeing to get rid of prayer recitations at City of Saskatoon events and
for forcing me to go to SHRC. If this case goes to trial, I seek a
judgment that has the effect of banning prayer recitations at civic events
throughout the province of Saskatchewan and that has significant persuasive
value in other provinces too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I'm fighting for a country where the government neither
promotes nor suppresses any religion, where the government neither favors nor
disfavors any religion, and where the government equitably treats people of all
religions, nonreligious spiritual people, agnostics, and atheists.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here's a good article on freedom of and from religion in
Canada: <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/doug-thomas/religious-freedom-atheists-canada_b_5351944.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/doug-thomas/religious-freedom-atheists-canada_b_5351944.html</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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My three human rights complaints against the City of
Saskatoon for retaliation against me by the City of Saskatoon are still
pending:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.saskatoonhomepage.ca/city-waiting-to-take-action-on-complaints/itemid_21">http://www.saskatoonhomepage.ca/city-waiting-to-take-action-on-complaints/itemid_21</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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I asked for these human rights complaints to be combined
into one case. SHRC has to decide whether there is reasonable grounds to
believe the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code may have been violated. If
they find reasonable grounds, then they will move forward with this case too.<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you have any questions, you can reach me at <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-57663304896735374492013-12-28T08:00:00.000-08:002014-05-30T21:21:11.867-07:00Bus ads fineLetter to the editor: "Bus ads fine" by Ashu M. G. Solo in The StarPhoenix<br />
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<span class="userContent">MEDIA ADVISORY: Solo Files Three New Human Rights Complaints against City of Saskatoon for Retaliation against Him</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">SASKATOON, SK, Dec. <span class="text_exposed_show">18, 2013 /CNW/ - Ashu M. G. Solo has filed three new human rights complaints against the City of Saskatoon on December 17, 2013 with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. These complaints are for retaliation against him by the City of Saskatoon for his prayer recitation civil rights case and Christmas message civil rights case. Retaliation for filing human rights complaints is considered a form of discrimination and strictly prohibited under section 45 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.<br /><br /> The first human rights complaint is against the City of Saskatoon (Executive Committee) for retaliating against Solo by not reappointing him to the Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee and not appointing him to another civic committee or board. The second human rights complaint is against the City of Saskatoon (City Solicitor’s Office) for retaliating against Solo by trying to deprive him of his right to directly communicate with members of City Council and by telling employees of other City of Saskatoon departments to not talk to him. The third human rights complaint is against the City of Saskatoon (Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Office) and City of Saskatoon (Living in Harmony Ad Hoc Subcommittee of Cultural Diversity and Race Relations Committee) for retaliating against Solo by not considering his submissions to the Living in Harmony Contest.<br /><br />“Employees of the City of Saskatoon are clearly abusing their authority to retaliate against me for my civil rights cases,” Solo said. “This is disgraceful. Their retaliation makes me more determined to pursue my cases.”<br /><br />Further information:<br /><br /> Ashu M. G. Solo<br /> <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a></span></span></div>
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-2712492272531377862013-11-30T09:00:00.003-08:002023-04-12T23:57:06.568-07:00Just a beginningLetter to the editor: "Just a beginning" by Ashu M. G. Solo in The StarPhoenix<br />
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SASKATOON, SK, Nov. 26, 2013 - In a cowardly move, the City of Saskatoon's Executive Committee, which is composed of the mayor and all councillors, decided on November 25, 2013 to not implement a prayer policy to prevent religious prayers at civic events. Therefore, secularism activist Ashu M. G. Solo is being forced to continue with his prayer recitation case against the City of Saskatoon and Councillor Randy Donauer with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC).<br />
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SHRC will consider the City of Saskatoon's frivolous and vexatious application for summary dismissal of Solo's case. Solo expects the application for summary dismissal to be rejected. Then Solo expects SHRC to make another attempt at mediation, but the City of Saskatoon and Donauer haven't participated in mediation so far. Finally, Solo expects that SHRC will take his case to Court of Queen's Bench to be decided upon by a judge.<br />
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"What's the point of getting elected if a politician doesn't have the guts to stand up for what's right?" Solo asked. "The Executive Committee caved to the public backlash. I tried from the beginning to resolve this case in a cooperative manner. Now they're forcing me to go all the way in the legal process. The status quo will not prevail."<br />
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Solo will seek a judgment from the Court of Queen's Bench that has the effect of banning prayer recitations at government organized events throughout the province of Saskatchewan and that has significant persuasive value in other provinces. This will also outlaw prayer recitations at the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly and at Yorkton City Council meetings.<br />
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-15594411345651791002013-11-22T00:31:00.000-08:002013-11-22T04:56:42.183-08:00MEDIA ALERT: Solo's Response to Prayer Guidelines Proposed by City Solicitor's Office<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Ashu M. G. Solo [mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us] <br />
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 22, 2013 12:31 AM<br />
<b>Subject:</b> MEDIA ALERT: Solo's Response to Prayer Guidelines Proposed by
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Dear Media:<o:p></o:p></div>
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In response to my prayer recitation case against the City of
Saskatoon and Councillor Randy Donauer, the City Solicitor’s Office has
suggested a pre-meal meditation and generic event meditation followed by a
moment of silence for city events. These will be considered by the
Executive Committee, which is composed of the mayor and all councillors, at
their meeting on Monday, November 25, 2013. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The last 25 pages of the attached Executive Committee
report, which can also be found at <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/City%20Clerks%20Office/Boards%20and%20Committees/agendasandminutes/Pages/default.aspx">http://saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/City%20Clerks%20Office/Boards%20and%20Committees/agendasandminutes/Pages/default.aspx</a>,
talk about the secularism issues I’ve raised in Saskatoon. Their
suggested pre-meal meditation and generic event meditation can be found on the
second last page of this report or in Charles Hamilton’s StarPhoenix article at
<a href="http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/City+pitches+inclusive+greeting+place+prayer/9197104/story.html">http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/City+pitches+inclusive+greeting+place+prayer/9197104/story.html</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After I filed this case with the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission, the City of Saskatoon has been forced to make an effort to be more
inclusive, so my advisors, supporters, and I have already helped the City of
Saskatoon become more respectful of diversity. <o:p></o:p></div>
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If the city drops the idea of a moment of silence and makes
a few minor word tweaks to the suggested pre-meal meditation and generic event
meditation, I’m willing to drop my civil rights case against the City of
Saskatoon and Randy Donauer. I’m not looking for money in this case.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The pre-meal meditation suggested by the City Solicitor’s
Office follows:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let us together
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We take this
moment to pause, before the enjoyment of a meal well-prepared for our
celebration, to recognize and appreciate the gifts from nature provided, the
work of human hands contributed, and sacrifice represented for our benefit.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Each of us have
our own beliefs. Whether we are thankful for the bounty provided by one God or
many, from a great spirit energy that is common to us all, or simply from the
good people behind the door to the kitchen, we are all together in this moment,
full of the grace that comes from being thankful for a gift that is given.<o:p></o:p></div>
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May we all enjoy
the gift that is the good meal before us.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Amen.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They have made more of an
attempt to try to accommodate people of monotheistic religions, polytheistic
religions, aboriginal spiritual people, atheists, and agnostics. I would
be willing to accept this pre-meal meditation if they drop the instruction to
bow people’s heads and if they drop the word “amen.” Bowing heads is not
done in all religions and is certainly not done by atheists or agnostics.
“Amen” is a term used to end religious prayers in Christianity, Judaism, and
Islam. The City Solicitor’s Office acknowledges in their report to the
Executive Committee that the term “amen” is Christian in nature. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In addition to the pre-meal meditation, the City Solicitor’s
Office has proposed a generic event meditation. I don’t believe that the
City of Saskatoon currently has generic event prayers, so I don’t see the need
to add one now. The City Solicitor’s Office is creating more problems by
proposing a generic event meditation. The generic event meditation
suggested by the City Solicitor’s Office follows:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you for
life and the world, for everyone with whom we share this together.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Thank you for
today. Let us choose today's goals wisely and live today perfectly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let us ensure
that we love and respect ourselves and others.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Guide us
through our lives to live gracefully.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Amen.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This generic event meditation is more focused on thanking a
higher power or God and asking for guidance from a higher power or God,
especially when they say “thank you for life and the world,” “thank you for
today,” and “guide us through our lives to live gracefully.” Also, they should
drop “amen.” I would be willing to accept this generic event meditation
if they replaced it with the following language:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let us be
thankful for life and the world and for everyone with whom we share this
together.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let us be
thankful for today. Let us choose today's goals wisely and live today
perfectly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let us ensure
that we love and respect ourselves and others.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Let us live our
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The mayor and councillors should
accept my proposals, so they stop wasting taxpayer money and so their friend
Donauer can put his legal problems behind him and focus on his bid to be one of
Harper’s regressive lackeys. Maybe I’ll run against Donauer in the next
federal election. Who else will have the guts to call him out on his
religious discrimination and bigotry for initially insisting on having
Christian prayer recitations at civic events?<o:p></o:p></div>
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If you have any questions, I can be reached at <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>. You can also talk to Justin Trottier, spokesperson for
the Canadian Secular Alliance and founder of the Centre for Inquiry Canada, at <a href="mailto:info@secularalliance.ca">info@secularalliance.ca</a>. Justin is extremely familiar with this case. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 24, 2013 8:21 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us<br />
<b>Cc:</b> city.solicitor@saskatoon.ca; shrc@gov.sk.ca<br />
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Dear Media:<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m willing to drop my civil rights case against the City of
Saskatoon (Mayor’s Office) and Councillor Randy Donauer for prayer recitations
at civic events if they eliminate prayer recitations or come up with a secular
thanks that has wording agreed upon by me in settling the case, that doesn’t
reference a God or higher power, and that isn’t spiritual. <o:p></o:p></div>
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While a moment of silence is better than a Christian prayer
recitation, I’m unwilling to accept an official moment of silence because this
is still an attempt by the municipal government to get people to pray and thus
still violates the freedom from religion inherent to freedom of religion.
If people want to pray before they eat, they can take their own moments of
silence or even say prayers aloud to themselves. Nobody cares.
Nobody is stopping them. There doesn’t need to be an official moment of
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<span class="content">The Executive Committee has indicated
that it would like a more inclusive pre-meal prayer or thanksgiving. If
the city wants to have a pre-meal thanks that is inclusive to everybody and
socially conscious, I suggest the following: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="content">Let us be
thankful for this food and the time together. Let us think of all of the
people in this city, country, and world who do not have enough to eat.
Let us think of those who have barriers or burdens they need lifted. Let
us think of those whose lives we can improve through our work. Let us
strive to use our knowledge, skills, and talents to help all of these people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="content">This pre-meal thanks, which I wrote, is
much more inclusive than a Christian prayer recitation. The only reason
they wouldn’t be okay with this is if they want to push religion or a belief in
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<span class="content">I call upon the City of Saskatoon and
Donauer to attempt mediation with me at the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission to agree on a secular thanks that can then be approved by the city’s
Executive Committee. However, instead of attempting mediation with me,
the City of Saskatoon is wasting taxpayer money with a frivolous and vexatious
application for summary dismissal of my case. This shows they don’t care
about discrimination against religious minorities, spiritual people, agnostics,
and atheists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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If you have any questions, I can be reached at <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>. You can also talk to my advisor Justin Trottier,
spokesperson for the Canadian Secular Alliance and founder of the Centre for
Inquiry Canada, at <a href="mailto:info@secularalliance.ca">info@secularalliance.ca</a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Ashu M. G. Solo [mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us] <br />
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, October 09, 2013 8:38 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us<br />
<b>Subject:</b> MEDIA ALERT: City of Saskatoon is trying to get Solo's prayer
recitation case dismissed by Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission</span></div>
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Dear Media:</div>
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I’m attaching a letter from the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission that I received yesterday evening for Ashu Solo v. City of Saskatoon
(Mayor’s Office) and Councillor Randy Donauer. Instead of dealing with
the substance of my prayer recitation case, the City of Saskatoon is making a
frivolous and vexatious application to get this case dismissed. This is a
disgraceful tactic to keep discriminating against people. They’re wasting
the time and money of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.</div>
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City of Saskatoon claims that the complaint was made in bad
faith or for improper motives or is frivolous or vexatious. Also, City of
Saskatoon claims that there has been a lack of procedural fairness. The
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission and I have met all of the legally required
deadlines. </div>
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Procedural fairness demands that I be able to see the City
of Saskatoon’s application for summary dismissal, so that I can see what
arguments they are making and have a chance to respond to them. I’m going
to see if I can get a copy of the City of Saskatoon’s application for summary
dismissal from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.</div>
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If the City of Saskatoon is successful in getting this case
dismissed on a technicality, I’ll just file a new case with the Saskatchewan
Human Rights Commission next time they have a prayer recitation at a civic
event that I attend.</div>
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Donauer claimed that
councillors voted against covering his legal expenses, but this isn’t
true. Mayor Don Atchison and Donauer claimed that Donauer would be
responsible for any legal expenses that he might incur. The truth is an
Indemnification Review Committee will decide if any legal expenses by Donauer
will be covered.</div>
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If you have any questions for me, I can be reached at <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>. You can also talk to Justin Trottier, spokesperson for
the Canadian Secular Alliance and founder of the Centre for Inquiry
Canada. Justin is an advisor to me on this case and can be reached at <a href="mailto:info@secularalliance.ca">info@secularalliance.ca</a>.</div>
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I’ve asked for Judge David Arnot, chief commissioner of the
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, to recuse himself from dealing with my
cases. It is a conflict of interest for Arnot to be involved in this case
and to be involved in deciding how to proceed with this case. Arnot and
Atchison gave speeches at an event to start the cultural diversity and race
relations month in 2012 in Saskatoon. In these speeches, I learned that
Arnot and Atchison are friends and went to high school together.
Furthermore, in Arnot’s speech, he praised Atchison’s record on human rights,
despite the fact that he must have known Atchison had been abusing his office
to endorse a Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast by allowing this event to be named after
his office and Atchison had lead the opposition to the contract termination of
Chief Dave Scott for doing nothing about aboriginals being dumped outside the
city by criminal cops in the Saskatoon Police Service. Arnot’s long
friendship with Atchison could affect his ability to be neutral and unbiased
with a complaint that was originally against Atchison, Donauer, and the City of
Saskatoon and is now against the City of Saskatoon (Mayor’s Office) and
Donauer. For these reasons, I’ve asked the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission to assign someone else to make the decisions on how to proceed with
this case. </div>
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However, instead of recusing himself from dealing with my
cases, Arnot went on radio twice to talk about them. Judges and human
rights commission employees shouldn’t be talking to the media about cases in
progress that they might be involved in. I wonder why someone like Arnot
who had the audacity to praise Atchison’s human rights record would even be in
charge of a human rights commission.</div>
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Ashu Solo v. City of Saskatoon
(Saskatoon Transit Services) for Christmas messages on buses isn’t over
yet. I’m going to take this case to the Court of Queen’s Bench when time
permits. The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission decides whether to
pursue cases based only on the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. At the
Court of Queen’s Bench, I can make arguments based on the Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms. The guarantees of religious equality and
multiculturalism in the Charter will give me a much stronger case.</div>
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Best regards,</div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo</div>
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-51914068345637955602013-10-05T05:20:00.000-07:002013-10-14T14:03:45.166-07:00MEDIA ALERT: Mayor Don Atchison has been lying to the media and public<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Ashu M. G. Solo [mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us] <br />
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, October 05, 2013 5:20 AM<br />
<b>Subject:</b> MEDIA ALERT: Mayor Don Atchison has been lying to the media and
public</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Dear Media:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">David Kirton on News Talk Radio
found that Councillor Randy Donauer had been lying to him about whether or not
Donauer will be responsible for his legal costs for my human rights complaint
against Donauer and the City of Saskatoon (Mayor’s Office). You can hear
David Kirton talking about this at </span><a href="http://ckom.com/sites/default/files/CKOM-StoonAfternoon-RandyDonauer-Oct3.mp3">http://ckom.com/sites/default/files/CKOM-StoonAfternoon-RandyDonauer-Oct3.mp3</a><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span><span style="color: black;">The City of
Saskatoon’s indemnification policy was amended by the Executive Committee on
September 30, 2013. As a result, Donauer would know in advance of hiring
a lawyer whether or not his legal costs would be covered. After hearing
the segment above, it’s obvious that Mayor Don Atchison has been lying too on
News Talk 650 CKOM, CBC Radio, and Global News. Atchison has been
repeatedly saying that Donauer will be responsible for all of his own legal
costs. According to the new indemnification policy discussed at the link
above, we don’t know yet whether or not Donauer will be responsible for his
legal costs if there are any. You might want to report that Atchison has
not been truthful to the media or public too.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The following interviews with
Atchison took place after the indemnification policy was amended by the
Executive Committee, so Donauer would know in advance of hiring a lawyer
whether or not his legal costs would be covered. You can hear Atchison
lying that Donauer is responsible for all of his own legal costs during these
time stamps at these links:</span></div>
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2 min. 55 sec. to 3 min. 30 sec. at <a href="http://ckom.com/sites/default/files/JGLCITYHALLHOTLINEOCT1.mp3">http://ckom.com/sites/default/files/JGLCITYHALLHOTLINEOCT1.mp3</a>
<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span><span style="color: black;">(Don
Atchison interviewed by Murray Wood on John Gormley Live on News Talk Radio on
October 1, 2013)</span></div>
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6 min. 40 sec. to 7 min. 12 sec. at <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/player/AudioMobile/Saskatoon%20Morning/ID/2409512635/">http://www.cbc.ca/player/AudioMobile/Saskatoon%20Morning/ID/2409512635/</a>
<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span><span style="color: black;">(Don
Atchison interviewed by Leisha Grebinski on Saskatoon Morning on CBC Radio on
October 1, 2013)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">1 min. 40 sec. to 2 min. 10 sec.
in the bottom video at </span><a href="http://globalnews.ca/news/875171/prayer-debate-takes-centre-stage-at-saskatoons-executive-committee/">http://globalnews.ca/news/875171/prayer-debate-takes-centre-stage-at-saskatoons-executive-committee/</a><span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span><span style="color: black;">(Don Atchison
interviewed on Global News on October 1, 2013)</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Best regards,</span></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo</div>
A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-74736841886521949062013-10-04T23:37:00.000-07:002013-10-14T14:14:49.802-07:00MEDIA ALERT: Solo's Christmas Message Case Isn't Over Yet<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Ashu M. G. Solo [mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us] <br />
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, October 04, 2013 11:37 PM<br />
<b>Subject:</b> MEDIA ALERT: Solo's Christmas Message Case Isn't Over Yet</span></div>
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Dear Media:<o:p></o:p></div>
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As I said at <a href="http://ckom.com/story/provinces-human-rights-commission-rejects-merry-christmas-complaint/136401">http://ckom.com/story/provinces-human-rights-commission-rejects-merry-christmas-complaint/136401</a>,
my case about Christmas messages on Saskatoon Transit buses isn’t over
yet. <b>I’m going to take this case to the
Court of Queen’s Bench when time permits.</b>
You haven’t heard the last of this case. <span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission decides whether to pursue cases based only on the Saskatchewan Human
Rights Code. At the Court of Queen’s Bench, I can make arguments based on
the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The guarantees of religious
equality and multiculturalism in the Charter will give me a much stronger case
than I had with the human rights code. Therefore, the Court of Queen’s
Bench is a much better avenue than the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for
me to argue this case. There was no harm in trying the Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission first, particularly because its process is simpler and
involves no cost to the complainant and they provide legal representation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It's my
position that freedom of conscience in section 2a of the Canadian Charter of
Rights and Freedoms includes freedom from religion, that section 15 of the
Charter guarantees religious equality, that the Charter forbids attempts to
coerce, limit, or otherwise influence the choice of religious observance, and
that section 27 of the Charter on multiculturalism forbids conferring special
privileges or benefits on any particular religion. It's my position that
a Christmas message on Saskatoon Transit buses violates these sections of the Canadian
Charter of Rights and Freedoms.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I think the Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission made its decision based on the public backlash, not the
Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. I think the Saskatchewan Human Rights
Commission chickened out of pursuing this complaint because it was highly
controversial and they were afraid of the public backlash against the existence
of the human rights commission. But as Sylvester Stallone said in <i>Rocky
Balboa,</i> “Ain’t nothing over till it’s over.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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At the Court of Queen’s Bench, I
will seek a judgment that has the effect of banning religious messages by the
state throughout the province of Saskatchewan and that has significant
persuasive value in other provinces. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My opponents shouldn’t be gloating
because I’m just getting started in fighting for secularism. You ain’t
seen nothing yet. I don’t care about media coverage like some people
think. I care about the advancement of freedom like every person should.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-27689169346712327572013-09-29T23:58:00.000-07:002013-10-14T14:16:31.170-07:00MEDIA ALERT: Executive Committee to debate prayer policy on Monday in response to Solo's prayer recitation case with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission<div class="MsoNormal">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">From:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Ashu M. G. Solo [mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us] <br />
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 30, 2013 9:12 AM<br />
<b>To:</b> amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us<br />
<b>Subject:</b> MEDIA ALERT: Executive Committee to debate prayer policy on
Monday in response to Solo's prayer recitation case with Saskatchewan Human
Rights Commission</span></div>
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Dear Media:<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Saskatoon City Solicitor’s
Office wrote a report about a new prayer policy in response to my prayer
recitation civil rights case against the City of Saskatoon (Mayor’s Office) and
Councillor Randy Donauer with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission.
This report can be found at <o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/City%20Clerks%20Office/Boards%20and%20Committees/agendasandminutes/Documents/agendas_2013/a_ex_300913.pdf">http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/City%20Clerks%20Office/Boards%20and%20Committees/agendasandminutes/Documents/agendas_2013/a_ex_300913.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The Executive Committee, which is
composed of the mayor and councillors, will be debating a policy on prayers at
their meeting at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2013 in Committee Room A at
City Hall. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The City Solicitor’s Office is saying the only way to
respect everybody is to have no prayer recitations, a secular thanks without a
reference to a God, or a moment of silence. The City Solicitor’s Office
is not calling for prayers from all religions or no prayers as has been
suggested by some. <o:p></o:p></div>
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However, the City Solicitor’s Office says the secular thanks
can include spirituality. This doesn’t even make sense. A secular
thanks can’t include spirituality. I don’t think the City Solicitor’s
Office even understands what “secular” means.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Prayer recitations from all religions is a ridiculous and
impractical idea because according to the <i>World Christian Encyclopedia</i>
by David Barrett, there are over 10,000 religions, 150 of which have a million
or more followers, not including branches of each religion: <a href="http://www.adherents.com/misc/WCE.html">http://www.adherents.com/misc/WCE.html</a><span style="color: #222222;"> <b>The media has made a major mistake by not
reporting this fact.</b> The vast majority of people don’t realize
this. Because you haven’t reported this, Atchison is getting away with
saying that they should have prayer recitations from all religions. Why
haven’t you challenged Atchison on this and asked him how he’s going to have
prayer recitations for the thousands of religions? They would be praying
all night to cover even a tiny fraction of the religions. Are they going
to have Voodoo religion prayer recitations and Scientology prayer
recitations? Where are they going to find people to recite all of these
prayers?</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m willing to accept no prayer recitations. I prefer
this option.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m willing to accept a secular thanks that has wording
agreed upon by me in settling the case, that isn’t spiritual at all in nature,
and that doesn’t reference a god or higher power. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m unwilling to accept a moment of silence because this is
still an attempt by the government to get people to pray. If people want
to pray before they eat, they can take their own moments of silence and pray or
even audibly say prayers to themselves. Nobody is stopping them.
Nobody cares. There doesn’t need to be an official moment of
silence. Let people pray to their own versions of the divine or go ahead
and dine.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission is still
investigating my prayer recitation civil rights case. They’ll decide how
to proceed soon, but they already decided that there is reasonable grounds to
believe that the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code may have been violated with the
prayer recitation. I seek a judgment that has the effect of banning
prayer recitations at government organized events throughout the province of
Saskatchewan and that has significant persuasive value in other provinces.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Centre for Inquiry Canada, Canadian Secular Alliance,
and Canadian Civil Liberties Association support the removal of prayer
recitations from government organized events. These organizations have
assisted me, but I’m self-represented.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can interview me before or after the Executive Committee
meeting. I can be reached at <a href="mailto:amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us">amgsolo@mavericktechnologies.us</a>. Also, you can interview Justin Trottier, spokesperson
for the Canadian Secular Alliance and founder of the Centre for Inquiry
Canada. Justin is an advisor to me on this case and is really
knowledgeable about secularism. He can be reached at <a href="mailto:info@secularalliance.ca">info@secularalliance.ca</a>.</div>
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By the way, as of August 12, 2013, I’m the CEO of the
Saskatoon GPS Association, the Saskatoon branch of the Green Party of
Saskatchewan. I was previously the acting CEO of the Saskatoon-Humboldt
Federal Green Party Association and the highest ranking electoral district
association agent in northern Saskatchewan for the Green Party of Canada.
The federal Green Party and provincial Green Party aren’t involved in my civil
rights cases.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have more civil rights cases coming up and will keep you
informed. You ain’t seen nothing yet. The advancement of liberty is
more important than my popularity. </div>
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Best regards,<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ashu M. G. Solo<o:p></o:p></div>
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A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-479697657646874389.post-74854937719138372612013-06-10T22:00:00.000-07:002013-08-07T10:08:26.069-07:00Petition to Fire Professor Geoffrey MillerProfessor Geoffrey Miller said that he doesn't think obese students can do a Ph.D.<br />
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Here's a petition I started:<br />
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<a href="https://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/fire-professor-geoffrey-miller-from-university-of-new-mexico">https://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/fire-professor-geoffrey-miller-from-university-of-new-mexico</a><br />
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Fire Professor Geoffrey Miller from University of New Mexico because based on his own statement, he can't be trusted to fairly judge applicants for graduate studies with him.<br />
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Sign the petition and share it with your friends.<br />
<br />A. M. G. Solohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07870302479455241267noreply@blogger.com