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Originally Posted by fatso
Wait. Didn't Harper apologize on behalf of all Canadians, regardless of race? Did he single out white people as being particularly guilty? And again, the apology was about acknowledging something awful in Canada's history - a story not well-known that deserves attention. I don't think it's meant to make white people feel some guilt, but like flylockshox noted, that always seems to be the presumption around here.
Further, when do white people get profiled?
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All right the group they demanded an apology from was all Canadians. That doesn't change the fact that it only goes one way.
The Native nations have a prolonged history of criminal behaviour and violence towards Canadians. Women, the old and the frail have reason to fear when walking in many areas of their own communities because of members of these Native communities. They disproportionally burden our health care, social and legal systems and for the greater part do little to contribute to the greater good of Canadians. This is an on going problem; not one that was corrected long ago(like residential schools). Where is my apology? Who apologised to my cousin who was knifed and robbed waiting for transit several years ago. And why haven't these nations fixed the problems.
The point is: People who chose to profile themselves by nationality, race, sexual preference or religion and do expect special acknowledgement or consideration for their group can also expect accountability for the actions of members of their group; At least by me.