No matter how insignificant we may regard individual acts and comments, we should remember that they can serve as a light in the darkness that envelops our world. A simple smile, a look in the eye, a tacit recognition of someone's essential humanity - we cannot know the ramifications of such basics.
Conversely, as the following video amply demonstrates, we can refuse through our words and deeds to acknowledge those elements; what we cannot ultimately ignore, however, is their destructive impact on others:
"Go back to your country" 5 words that had a lasting impact on a Hamilton man
Here's a phrase no immigrant wants to hear, "go back to your country", those 5 words have had a lasting impact on a Hamilton man who was threatened almost two years ago. Dale Robertson doesn't deny he uttered threats and assaulted an Indo-Canadian couple.
.. its fortunate this creepy convicted criminal was caught on video, with sound.. or else he likely goes on with his dangerous anger. It appears to me that aside from incarceration (when he will not be driving, or employed) upon his release in probation period he should not be granted the privelige of a driver's licence or access to insurance. That should be a stipulation. Later, upon MOT and probation report, perhaps he can start all over again to earn the right to drive in Canada. The violations and convictions however, should remain on any transcripts and record
ReplyDeleteI agree. The stigma of his shameful behaviour should endure, Sal.
DeleteOur darker angels can cause catastrophe on a massive scale, Lorne.
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