disgusted does not even come close to being the best word to describe how I and the majority of Vancouverites and Canadians feel this morning after such a senseless and thoughtless display by a few undesirables... people in this world riot because they are oppressed, because they have no other choice in how to get the worlds attention, people riot to stand up to corrupt Governments...
last night a few "Canadians" rioted at the loss of a hockey game... again.. as in 1994
it saddens me as a Canadian today, to have these people be a representation of my country... a country built on peace and peace keeping... a country where people are free and can live a life they choose, yes like most countries we have our issues, but we are a great land, a warm and gracious people... generally respected around the globe... but today... sadness and horror...
have we learned nothing? mob mentality aside, are we so spoiled in this country that to lose a hockey game means becoming less than human... destroying property and people's businesses because...why...
I ask each of you who read my posts to understand that this incident was the actions of a few, mindless self absorbed obviously disturbed individuals who do not represent the people of this country I call home... disheartened I ask you to look at us as a whole nation...
let your thoughts of Canadians be coloured by the works of the majority and not the deeds of a few...
allow us to rise above the headlines and be your neighbours, without fear and unease with us... we are good people and we stretch out our hands to you...
Thank you for posting this. I myself am a Canucks fan, watching from Northern BC and I was disheartened to see the damage that a group of people could cause. It is an embarrassment to Canucks fans, Vancouver, BC, & Canada that this is what we are being percieved to be.
ReplyDeleteLet the world know that this is not what Canada is made of. I feel for the Canucks as this is the reaction they got after playing an awesome season and pushing right through to the last possible moment.
My questions is, what happened to sportsmanship?
Thanks lladybugg, I know exactly how you feel.
ReplyDeleteSometimes, some people have a hard time, coping up with disappointments.. failures. I guess, it's just a reaction.. and it's pretty understandable. However, it is kinda sad that they don't understand the concept of sportsmanship.. tsk.
ReplyDeleteNo worries. I'm a Filipino and I also am Canucks fan. And my love for Canada and the Canadians didn't change.. Good day. :)