I like your questions. I find when I pose questions on the CBC blog, I get thumbs down. Why? Are people so content with their own short-sighted opinions.

The question I like to ask is this. If the testimony of the video is so obviously damning (to us who have the benefit of watching it over and over from our wireless laptops at Starbucks while sucking back lattes), then why does the voiceover (presumably the videographer) comment (while witnessing the event) that Mr. D. is still putting up a fight (or words to that effect) once he is down. My point is that no one present is crying “foul!” We, with the benefit of hindsight, are so very quick to judge the officers for what they did in the heat of the moment.

Murderers? That would require that they went into the situation with an intent to kill someone. They didn’t. Did they make horrible mistakes? Yes. Are they being open and honest about these mistakes? No. Do you honestly think they wanted Robert Dziekanski dead? I highly doubt it.

How is it clear that I want to protect these men? Explain. I’m angry that these men, by their testimonies, have damaged the reputation of this country. I think they should be punished… for their lies. However, they are NOT murderers and I find it offensive that people are using terms such as these to describe these guys. It doesn’t help to let your emotions completely dictate your actions or opinions.

You don’t know me or my intentions. You clearly did not read my blog post. How am I being corrupt by pointing out the facts? Please explain.

Of course this has affected us, all of us. We as Canadians should be ashamed that our police can so dishonourable. However, instead of jumping to conclusions and making accusations against people you don’t know (myself included), try to be a bit less judgmental and think critically. The best thing we can do is to ask questions rather than be spoon-fed what we should and shouldn’t think. If we’re going to punish these officers for something, at least punish them for the right thing.

Yeah, it is a shame. It’s a shame that RD died. It’s a shame the officers involved cannot face the consequences of their mistakes. It’s a shame that people can be so hateful of others who they know nothing and can only make assumptions about.

They are the murderers, the lairs and should be punished.

It can be clearly seen that you just want to protect them and the image of rcmp and Canada

I’m hoping that the inquiry will bring the truth and that the presiding judge is not as corrupted as you and the others.

This have affected me and my family and others a lot.

Shame

I’m gonna try to at least maintain mine a bit- almost a year and a half since my last entry, it was definitely time to update it.

Nice to see this post Ken- now you just need to put up a new photo of Tobi! She’s huge, changed so much!

Can’t wait to catch ya when we’re both home. Hey… Adele will be home now as well. Happy times are here again!