In Montreal, a 25-year man dressed with a black trench coat shot 20 people.
Opening fire at Dawson College, he killed at least one person and wounded 19. Some of these may not survive.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper called the shootings cowardly and senseless. Nobody can disagree with this statement.
The problem is that Harper sends mix messages about the use of violence.
Under the conservative government, Canada is abandoning its traditional peacekeeping role. This country is now using violent actions to resolve political problems confronting it.
So, from Harper’s viewpoints, depending the country or people involve, the use of violence can be acceptable.
This mentality gives a blurry vision of the world.
If some Canadians shoot at other people, the use of violence is good.
If others shoot at Canadians, it is bad.
Good explanations and rationalization can’t hide the pools of blood on the ground.
Canadian leaders should say clearly that negotiation is the best way to solve problems.
You cannot ask people to do as you said but not as you do and keep your credibility.
It is now evident that Kimveer Gill didn’t believe that negotiation was the way to solve problems. Following this path he got killed and wrecked many lives.
This tragedy should remind us that violence only leads to more violence.
Michel Gourd
L’Ascension-de-Patapedia
Quebec, Canada
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