Trish Wood
Trish Wood
Richard Bilkszto and Garnet Harper - Killed by Cruelty
Richard Bilkszto and Garnet Harper - Killed by Cruelty
Richard Bilkszto and Garnet Harper - Killed by Cruelty
Saturday 29th July 2023
Journalist Trish Wood explores the tragic stories of Richard Bilkszto and Garnet Harper, highlighting the human cost of rigid ideologies.
112 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Transformative
Thought-provoking
About this podcast
Author:
Trish Wood
Overview:
Categories:
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Recovery from Trauma
Cultural Commentary
Sobriety Toolkit
Relationships & Community
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
210 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Tragedy and Ideology: Richard Bilkszto and Garnet Harper's Stories
Episode Overview
- Exposes the mental trauma inflicted by anti-racist training and the lack of accountability
- Highlights the human rights implications of rigid policies and ethical considerations
- Sheds light on the tragic consequences of vaccine mandates and the denial of essential medical care
- Encourages critical thinking and empathy to navigate the complexities of societal challenges
- Urges listeners to reflect on the broader implications of ideological rigidity
This is exposing a bunch of stuff not only what goes on at those things but also it does say something about what is going on morally and ethically... Maybe we need to take a step back, honor this man's life for a minute and a half before we start throwing rocks, and figure out if maybe in our well-meaning trainings... they should be taking a step back and reviewing everything they're doing and everything they've done to figure out how they know when they're taking it too far, if in fact that's what happened here.
What happens when rigid ideologies overshadow human compassion? In this gripping episode, journalist Trish Wood dives into the heartbreaking stories of Richard Bilkszto and Garnet Harper. Richard, a respected Toronto educator, faced relentless bullying and humiliation after challenging an error during anti-racist training. His tragic suicide underscores the mental trauma inflicted by such trainings and the lack of accountability from institutions. On the other hand, Garnet Harper's story is equally distressing.
A staunch opponent of vaccine mandates, Garnet was denied a life-saving kidney transplant due to his stance, ultimately leading to his death from dialysis complications. Through these powerful narratives, Trish Wood invites listeners to reflect on the human cost of ideology-driven policies. This episode is a call for empathy and critical thinking, urging us to consider the broader societal implications of our actions and beliefs.