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Originally Posted by Boblobla
What am I supposed to think about? How I am a first generation Canadian and this has nothing to do with me? Do all Catholics feel guilty about priests touching little Johnny?
I heard that this was an apology on behalf of all Canadians. I have nothing to apologize for. It is a terrible shame what happened to these kids but all the political BS surrounding this is garbage.
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I assume by first gen you mean you immigrated here, that or your parents did, either way you piss me off. It's F'in typical, You came here because of what Canada's history has built, A peaceful country that has a lot to offer every citizen, a Country that truly opens its arms to people of all race, color and religion and allows them to keep there individuality and heritage alive... I'm willing to bet that some of the programs and strategies set up to assist people immigrating to Canada were things you or your parents happily used and were thankful for.
These things exist because of the work, sweat and generosity from Canadians before you. We all take advantage of a country built by the people that came before us, but the moment it's inconvenient or in this case the government asks Canadians to stand together and apologize for this horrible act that is unfortunately part of our history then your "out" - time-out from being a Canadian citizen, I don't want to be a part of the not so good stuff, good stuff and benefits only please. Must be F'in nice. I got news for ya Bobloba... there are very few Canadians alive today that have a personal accountability for this dark past... but as Canadians we have a responsibility to tell these people that what happened was wrong and that this generation is sorry about it. You are an embarrassment to immigrants who take becoming a Canadian seriously and basically an a$$hole.