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Post by Curtis on Oct 16, 2006 16:44:20 GMT -8
Public Notice
Posted October 16, 2006
Public Mischief & Vandalism - Sointula[/url] BC Ferries recognizes and appreciates the efforts of the Sointula community the last two Hallowe’ens to prevent the historical “egging” of the ferry. Unfortunately last year’s event was marred by a few individuals “paintballing” our vessel and crew. Safety is a top priority at BC Ferries. Any activity that has the potential to put our passengers, crew or property at risk is unacceptable. As a reminder, the ferry will not dock at Sointula if there is any indication of potentially hazardous activities related to the use or operation of the ship or the terminal. BC Ferries takes acts of public mischief and vandalism seriously, and will not allow our passengers or crew to be put at risk. Any act of public mischief or vandalism will be reported to the police for investigation, and where appropriate for criminal prosecution. Contact: Captain Gordon Nettleton Marine Superintendent Tel: (250) 890-7800
What a bunch of Idiots these people are. Especially taking their mischief out on the Ferry. The Nerve of these People "egging' the Ferry 
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 16, 2006 17:10:37 GMT -8
Complete idiots is right. Do they think they can get away with these things. They are probably all First Nations people too.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 16, 2006 17:46:34 GMT -8
Complete idiots is right. Do they think they can get away with these things. They are probably all First Nations people too. Actually, they're probably "Freakin' Finns", since this is Sointula, not Alert Bay. Idiocy is cross-cultural... |
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Post by kylefossett on Oct 16, 2006 17:59:39 GMT -8
Complete idiots is right. Do they think they can get away with these things. They are probably all First Nations people too. that is a little bit of a racial comment |
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Post by Doug on Oct 16, 2006 18:00:28 GMT -8
They should just stop serving that island for a while. Maybe that'll make them think about the consequences.
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Post by Curtis on Oct 16, 2006 18:04:37 GMT -8
That makes no sense. It's not the whole island it's just this group of people.
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Post by YZFNick on Oct 16, 2006 18:37:17 GMT -8
Do they have the RCMP in Sointula?
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Post by kylefossett on Oct 16, 2006 19:04:36 GMT -8
yes but they are probably a small detachment with one or two members on at night
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 16, 2006 19:30:10 GMT -8
I have nothing against First Nations I was just saying they probably could of been first nations. No matter who they are it still isent right to be doing that.
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Post by Mike C on Oct 16, 2006 19:36:58 GMT -8
I am honestly sutunned. Do people actually believe that this is appropriate for the vital connection for their essentials? These people need this connection, and should be taken seriously.
BC Ferries should hire security for home port for the Quadra Queen II. I mean, this cannot go on. They don't do this at other small island terminals.... do they?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 16, 2006 19:43:53 GMT -8
It seems that the festival of Halloween allows for some traditions that aren't regularly tolerated.
You get some folks who remember egging a ferry back in 1984 or so, and other folks want to keep that tradition alive, stupid as it might be.
When "tradition" is involved, people think it takes precedence over lawfulness. (same issue with a traditional private wet-grad drinking party for students at Dover Bay school in Nanaimo).
Good on BC Ferries for taking a stand and being tough on a stupid tradition.
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Post by YZFNick on Oct 16, 2006 19:49:25 GMT -8
Ok, if they have cops there, why not drive down there when the ferry comes in that night (can't be more than once or twice), pop on the cherries for 10 mins while 10 cars unload and 5 cars load? Egg problem solved for the year.
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Post by Barnacle on Oct 17, 2006 5:39:42 GMT -8
Because it's embarassing to have to tag and bag your own kids?
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 17, 2006 9:31:38 GMT -8
Dident people set off fireworks from a ferry one Halloween??? I thought I remember something about that!
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Post by kylefossett on Oct 17, 2006 15:23:37 GMT -8
Ok, if they have cops there, why not drive down there when the ferry comes in that night (can't be more than once or twice), pop on the cherries for 10 mins while 10 cars unload and 5 cars load? Egg problem solved for the year. so what do they do if they have other meaningful files that they have to respond to. |
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Post by Fenklebaum on Oct 17, 2006 16:30:39 GMT -8
Karl: Damned questionable, your comment that they're probably all first nations people.
You know, when I read this press release, I couldn't help but be saddened. There was a time when the public attitude towards this kind of mischief was one of "boys will be boys", and that if the captain of the ferry didn't want them to egg his boat he'd have the ship's fire hoses turned on them. Of course, nowadays, the kids are protected from such 'renegade justice', and the cops have to be called.
I'm not condoning unlawful behaviour... just expressing dissatisfaction with our overly PC world.
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Post by Neil on Oct 17, 2006 21:46:10 GMT -8
Good suggestion, Mr Fenklebaum. A firehose. Trick or treat!
If egg splattering was the worst vandalism we had to deal with, we would be rather fortunate. Raccoons everywhere would rejoice, not to mention the Egg Marketing Board.
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Post by Scott on Oct 18, 2006 18:33:40 GMT -8
Eggs? Ok, that's a prank. Annoying of course, but it probably doesn't hurt anyone. Good idea about turning the hoses on them!  However, if it escalates to (as it seems it has) paintballing, that's a different story. That could be quite dangerous, and it's also clearly vandalism. |
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