If Bushie was a white guy, this story would have about one-tenth the public profile. The country wasn't exactly up in arms when Weibo Ludwig shot and killed a 16 year old girl trespassing on his property almost 20 years ago, was it?
So I don't buy the notion that this proves how cheap the lives of natives in Canada are, or that Canadians are being insensitive about the fatality. More people are grieving over Bushie than any other young adult shot and killed in recent memory.
Comparing this incident with the Ludwig case gives us a lot insights into how today's politicization of every issue warps our perceptions and dialog.
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If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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