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[Nparker]

#survivalcrimes

[aastra]

Parkades and storage sheds should be illegal. That might solve it.

[exc911ence]

Time for another...

 

#MostVulnerable

 

Once the Communists finally grab power in Canada, personal property will all be appropriated by the government and redistributed anyway so stop worrying about your shed and its contents. Your house, your car, everything you currently own will be Uber-ized and available for anyone to use anytime. For free, of course because currency is a fascist construct.

 

I'm pretty sure that Trudeau even spoke of this in today's Throne Speech. 

[A Girl is No one]

Time for another...

#MostVulnerable

Once the Communists finally grab power in Canada, personal property will all be appropriated by the government and redistributed anyway so stop worrying about your shed and its contents. Your house, your car, everything you currently own will be Uber-ized and available for anyone to use anytime. For free, of course because currency is a fascist construct.

I'm pretty sure that Trudeau even spoke of this in today's Throne Speech.

Did that come from a tweet or Facebook post?

[exc911ence]

Did that come from a tweet or Facebook post?

 

It came from my colourful imagination. But it is sadly believable in today's political climate, isn't it?

[A Girl is No one]

It came from my colourful imagination. But it is sadly believable in today's political climate, isn't it?

That’s a relief!! 😊

[Victoria Watcher]

Between Jan. 1 and Sept. 14, there have been 414 break and enters to underground parkades, detached sheds, garages, and construction site storage lockers, Victoria Police say. This is double the number of B&Es from the same time last year. Thieves mainly focused on valuable items such as bicycles, tools, and electronics including phones, laptops, and small appliances. Police recommend photographing valuable items, recording their serial numbers, and strengthening locks on bikes or storage areas. And of course never leave valuables inside a vehicle.

[Mike K.]

Dude, do you even read the threads, bro?

[todd]

Time for another...

#MostVulnerable

Once the Communists finally grab power in Canada, personal property will all be appropriated by the government and redistributed anyway so stop worrying about your shed and its contents. Your house, your car, everything you currently own will be Uber-ized and available for anyone to use anytime. For free, of course because currency is a fascist construct.

I'm pretty sure that Trudeau even spoke of this in today's Throne Speech.

That’s why my property doesn’t recognize the “federal” “government” of “Canada” can’t claim such a vast area with that little military.

Edited by todd, 24 September 2020 - 08:23 AM.

[Rob Randall]

Once the Communists finally grab power in Canada, personal property will all be appropriated by the government and redistributed anyway so stop worrying about your shed and its contents

 

I have a cousin in the military and we've already worked out a deal where they skip past my home and in return I grease the wheels. Communism = $$$ if you play your cards right. You guys need to read up on your Soviet history.

[johnk2]

It came from my colourful imagination. But it is sadly believable in today's political climate, isn't it?

Yes, it is sad if you believe it.

[Victoria Watcher]

Dude, do you even read the threads, bro?

 

i'm just a bot.

[pontcanna]

Park camper ‘terrorized’ common-law partner daily for six months

• Times Colonist
• 25 Sep 2020

A Beacon Hill Park camper choked, suffocated and strangled his common-law partner almost every day for six months, in a campaign of violence that left her “bruised, battered and emotionally destroyed.”

 

That information was revealed Thursday at Joshua Miller’s sentencing hearing in Victoria provincial court. The 35-year-old homeless man pleaded guilty to assaulting the victim from Jan. 1 to July 12, 2020, and threatening to kill her during the same time period.

 

“The facts are truly horrendous,” said provincial court Judge Mayland McKimm as he sentenced Miller to nine months in jail, followed by three years of probation.

“On a daily basis, Mr. Miller would threaten, terrorize and assault the victim and, by his own admission, committed acts of violence that were atrocious and disgusting.”

 

Crown prosecutor Paul Pearson told the court that Miller had been in a relationship with the woman, whose identity is protected by a court order, since 2018. Before she met him, the victim had a job and money in her bank account. Their relationship was fraught with conflict and violence, and she ended up living with Miller in a tent in Beacon Hill Park from early 2020 into the summer.

 

Almost every day, Miller would assault her, putting the weight of his body on hers, his hands around her throat, and strangling her, said Pearson. Twice, she lost control of her bladder and almost lost consciousness.

“He would not stop strangling her, even when she screamed for help,” said Pearson. “She had bruises all over the body … Every day, he would grab her by the side of the throat or put his fist up to the side of her head and use his fist to dig into her face or her body to hurt her.”

When she tried to phone police, Miller would stop her, he said.

 

The couple was provided housing in the Travelodge at 123 Gorge Rd. East, one of the hotels leased by the province as emergency housing for people living in homeless encampments.

But the assaults continued — there were so many complaints about Miller’s abuse of the victim that he was barred from the building, said Pearson. That didn’t stop Miller, who continued to come into the building and physically assault and threaten the victim, the prosecutor said.

 

Victoria police became aware of the situation and began to investigate. The victim gave a statement to police, then recanted after being pressured by Miller. After he was arrested, she confirmed her original statement.

Miller came from an abusive background, said Pearson. His father abused him and he was sexually abused by another adult. He left home at 12, and had been working at The Keg, but said he left that job to devote more time to the victim.

 

Miller saw himself as a leader and provider for many in the homeless community during the pandemic, but he was heavily addicted to alcohol and using street narcotics on a regular basis. When he drank, he would lose control and his behaviour would escalate, said Pearson.

“It’s certainly concerning that he has no ability to control his level of violence.”

 

Defence lawyer Stephen Suntock, who has represented Miller since 2014, said his client understands the “outrageous” nature of his behaviour. “When he came into custody, he indicated he did not wish to seek bail and would be pleading guilty. He was sickened by what he had done to [the victim] and is genuinely remorseful for his behaviour.”

Substance abuse underlies all Miller’s violent behaviour, said Suntock.

 

In her victim impact statement, the young woman told the judge that Miller’s physical, emotional and mental abuse made her question her own sanity, saying he told her repeatedly that she was crazy.

She said she continues to be terrified that he will try to find her and kill her. “It got to the point where Josh was strangling me daily. I would beg for my life and he would respond that he was going to make sure I died,” she said. “I have no reason to believe he won’t try to hurt me.”

 

The accused told the judge he would leave Vancouver Island and never contact the victim again.

 

McKimm said Miller’s serious history of violence is an aggravating factor in the case — of his 12 prior convictions for assault, all but two involve intimate partners. But the judge noted that the accused has accepted responsibility for his actions.

“His remorse is as genuine as the terror he inflicted,” he said.

 

McKimm reluctantly accepted a joint submission from the Crown and defence of a nine-month sentence, saying a sentence of 12 to 18 months would be more appropriate.

 

During his probation, Miller must have no contact with the victim or her family, or be anywhere on Vancouver Island south of the Malahat. He is not allowed to use drugs or alcohol and must obey a curfew of 9 p.m to 6 a.m. for the first year, even if he is in a tent.

He must not enter into or continue any relationship until his partner has been told by his probation officer about his convictions.

 

Miller is required to take counselling and treatment for anger management, violence prevention, alcohol or drug abuse, spousal abuse prevention and mental health, and must attend forensic psychiatric services, as directed by his probation officer.

 

McKimm also imposed a lifetime weapons and firearms prohibition.

 

 

 

[Mike K.]

Cops responding to Paul’s for a man in psychosis with a hammer in the lobby of the housing facility.

[rmpeers]

Cops responding to Paul’s for a man in psychosis with a hammer in the lobby of the housing facility.

I long for the time when something like this would've prompted a reaction other than a shrug. Remember when this stuff wasn't a daily occurence?

[Nparker]

#ifihadahammer

[zoomer]

I long for the time when something like this would've prompted a reaction other than a shrug. Remember when this stuff wasn't a daily occurence?

Oh I don’t know.. this seems to be a theme lately. When we turn a blind eye to the little things about what is right or wrong, about accountability...well, it’s a slippery slope and the next thing you know someone has a hammer, heck even hammering down the front door of a fancy condo building.

[Victoria Watcher]

just look at the montys maintenance man. he was just a guy with a hammer. then he might have discovered fire.

[Karma2017]

Every time I see someone on social media trying to split hairs over it being a replica I see a point being completely missed.

 

The reason for having a replica firearm (nerf gun or otherwise) and not storing it properly at home and using it at a airlift facility is only one:

 

For intimidation. Plain, simple. 

 

Intimidation for various reasons: to unlawfully gain something (robbery) or to establish fear (get others to leave you alone, perhaps to gain power through fear)

 

Intimidation in this way is not good for society and for mental health at large. Housed or not housed. 

 

There's not a wholesome reason to have a replica firearm outside of a home or paintball field facility (or similar). 

 

Is there? I feel like I'm going crazy every time I see someone defending that it'

s a replica or not a real gun. 

The point is, the person with the imitation gun wants people to at least think its real, even in the moment, so they can scare them and get away with their crime... so whats the difference if it is fake or not?   They are just too stupid and not connected enough to get a real one...which will happen more and more as more organized gangs and criminals come from Vancouver to take over...

[Victoria Watcher]

that’s why crime with real guns or fake guns are treated equally at trial.