Comments on: Montr?ɬ©al gunmen kill 1 and wound 11 https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/ Thought-provoking commentary on life, politics, religion and social issues. Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:18:14 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mary Siever https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15627 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:18:14 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15627 George/Bill

I am quite sure I answered this but I can’t see it anywhere so briefly :

I consider myself a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, I believe in personal responsibility/fairness for all/government responsibility to look after their stewardship/taking care of the needy/access to education for all/take care of the environment etc. I do not have certain political leanings.

He wasn’t an “India person”. He was a young man whose parents were from INdia.

Val

Yes, I know.

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By: Mary Siever https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15599 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:47:37 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15599 George/Bill

Actually he was from India but raised in Canada. Or rather his parents were from India. I don’t think anyone knows why he went on the shooting spree. It is very sad.

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By: Mary Siever https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15598 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:46:32 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15598 Val

yes I know.

George/Bill

No, I consider myself a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. I have no political affiliation. I believe people should take care of each other when needed, I believe children should all have food, education should be available to all, at some cost, but not out of reach to many. I believe we should contribute to making our roads, homes and cities/towns/villages good places to be. I believe people should (reasonably) pay for their crimes or wrongdoings. I believe the weak should be protected. I believe the environment should be protected and preserved but in responsible ways. I believe everyone should contribute to society in what ways they are able. I believe in freedom of religion (for all religions), I believe in decency and respect for all, no matter what colour of skin or race of origin. There is much more I believe. Actually number one, parents should be responsible for their children except perhaps in extreme circumstances. For their upbringing, education and care.

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By: George https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15535 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 03:48:57 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15535 Mary – Would you consider yourself to be a liberal Mormon?

I aw in the paper today where Canada is #2 in the # of days workers strike world wide. What an honor.

Why did the India person kill?

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By: Val https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15533 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 01:06:47 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15533 “I find it tedious to call North American Aboriginals (from Canada, the US or Mexico) “Indians”.”

The shooter was from India. We call native americans “indians” here because of our forefathers who described them as such in the constitution. they thought they were in India when they arrived in North American and thus called the native americans “indians”. it’s their ‘legal name so to say haha

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By: Larry https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15530 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:20:21 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15530 Mary,

If Jean Chretien and Paul Martin (along with old Pierre) are the ideal Liberals, then my answer is yes, there is something wrong with being a Liberal.
If, on the other hand, one is a Liberal because they view the world a little differently from the Conservatives, Green Party, NDP, etc., then there is nothing wrong with being a Liberal.

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By: Larry https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15529 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:15:29 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15529 Actually, that would make you an old, old style libral.
The new style liberals, which began in the 30’s under MacKenzie King, favour more gov’t involvement in our lives, and less independence etc.
He actually experimented with FDR’s New Deal before FDR implemented it in the U.S.
Anyway, the old liberal is the one who was always looking for ways to improve and change things, not settling for the status quo.

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By: rick https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15480 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:26:54 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15480 s) or the new style" Having had no experience with the distinction, I am at a loss in regard to how best respond to this inquiry, although I suspect I would be described as a 'new style liberal' if forced into a corner on the issue; the liberals having swung so much further to the left as of late, and all.]]> “are you the old style (pre-1930’s) or the new style”

Having had no experience with the distinction, I am at a loss in regard to how best respond to this inquiry, although I suspect I would be described as a ‘new style liberal’ if forced into a corner on the issue; the liberals having swung so much further to the left as of late, and all.

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By: Mary Siever https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15466 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:39:26 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15466 “Did you know the Mohawks were Indians, Mary?”

No, I did not know they came from India. I am sure they come from North America, isn’t that right? :)

I was being somewhat facetious. Since we now know India is the place where real Indians come from, I find it tedious to call North American Aboriginals (from Canada, the US or Mexico) “Indians”. My personal feeling on it; I know not all share this.

Oh I didn’t realise the shooter was from India (hadn’t heard his name).

Rick I would describe myself as Green too, though not fully.

Larry, is there something wrong with being Liberal? I am not Liberal, but we had a Liberal candidate from our ward (and oh my goodness he was a member of the Bishopric!). I personally have no problem with any of the parties (well no problem with people being part of any of the parties. Part of freedom of choice).

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By: Larry https://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/comment-page-1/#comment-15458 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:23:56 +0000 http://www.ourthoughts.ca/2006/09/13/montreal-gunmen-kill-1-and-wound-11/#comment-15458 Is that “Green” with envy. It was a tactic to smoke you out. I would never seriously call anyone a Liberal and expect to survive.
By the way, as a liberal, are you the old style (pre-1930’s) or the new style.
Enquiring minds want to know. :>)

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