I’m almost livid at the moment.
Just got back from the store where, while I was checking out at the cashier stand, some guy says,
“They’ve cancelled the hockey game tonight”.
I had to bite my tongue quite strenuously to avoid a sarcastic retort, i.e. “The hockey game? THAT’s your concern? Are you freakin’ nuts?”
THAT would have been my most mild response, because he was a BIG guy and I’m a short, weak, middle-aged woman.
But seriously.
A Canadian soldier was shot and killed today at the War Memorial in Ottawa. His name is Corporal Nathan Cirillo, 24, and he was a reservist from Hamilton.
The gunman, identified as Muslim convert Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, 32, then went to wreak havoc on Parliament Hill.
He, fortunately was killed – shot dead in his tracks by the ceremonial seargent-at-arms.
In the meantime, all of Ottawa was on lockdown. Schools, Parliament Hill, military bases… etc.
And… what does the truly stupid buddy say?
“They’ve cancelled the hockey game tonight”.
No shit, Sherlock.
Tonight’s game was the Leafs against the Senators in Ottawa and the NHL had the good sense to postpone the game.
Maybe YOU should avail yourself of the news and show a little more concern and compassion?
Here are some reports that you can read, IF you can read:
- http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/22/soldier-shot-outside-of-parliament-at-national-war-memorial-active-shooter-believed-to-be-on-the-loose/
- http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/22/world/americas/canada-ottawa-shooting/index.html
And last but not least… part of what connects us as Canadians, ahead of our love of hockey, is compassion. Maybe you should get some.
Unreal, so unfortunate. Our countries are changing rapidly, People…
Here In America I don’t think we can say we have a
sovereign nation any longer. Anyone from anywhere can simply
walk right in” With Intentions to Kill us to Boot! Suicide bombers, Ebola,
Our country Is crumbling right In front of us. Seems to be the
time of the unthinkable. In my country we’re our own worst enemy.
If you absolutely know some ones religion includes you as an enemy
why would you say, “come right In” to my country; and live on welfare and/or
the Dole. I don’t know what’s going on In Canada these days, I think I
know more about Israel then Canada; & your my neighboring country.
I know the world has changed so much since I was
a kid everywhere; It’s quite disturbing. I hope Canada recovers quickly Gods speed.
Be stronger and more aware. Also I hope your Gov. dose not use this to take more of
your freedoms away. That’s what they do here. In any case your all In my prayers.
The Great North”
I think your government is a class act. I saw the news conference they had Thursday.
Hi Melody,
I’m not too sure about our (current) government being a class act, but our people certainly are. 🙂
Cheers,
Ros
Canada is a model country, I’m from El Salvador and I’m seriously thinking of apply for residency here because life is not worth anything, and children has no future. I felt shocked by what happened , and I wonder how they can give input to Muslims as crazy sick beautiful country, where they fuck these people.
Best of success with your application for residency, Lynet. 🙂