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This isn't really about blame, or individuals (although I do wish we pursued criminal priests and nuns half as thoroughly as we do aging nazis). It certainly i
by michael1999 5y ago
This isn't really about blame, or individuals (although I do wish we pursued criminal priests and nuns half as thoroughly as we do aging nazis). It certainly isn't (or shouldn't be) about descendants inheriting some kind of blood-guilt. This is about the necessity of reconciliation, and justice.
The Canadian Crown made solemn promises in the form of treaties. Either Canada stands by a promise, or it doesn't. We are all bound. If you don't feel you should be held to a Canadian promise, you might reconsider your conception of being Canadian.
- 908B64B197 5y ago> It certainly isn't (or shouldn't be) about descendants inheriting some kind of blood-guilt. But they did cash their inheritance checks. > The Canadian Crown made solemn promises in the form of treaties. Either Canada stands by a promise What about https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_the_Acadians https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_the_Acadians
- michael1999 5y agoWhat about it? I believe we should honour our treaties. It is shameful when we don't. Did I suggest otherwise?
- michael1999 5y agoSorry -- that was glib. The expulsion of the Acadians stained the honour of the British Crown. War and insurrection complicate the history, but it was not fair-dealing.