I thought about you mossy, and looked here for your post about this very thing. I do care.
Announcement
Collapse
Civics 101 Guidelines
Want to argue about politics? Healthcare reform? Taxes? Governments? You've come to the right place!
Try to keep it civil though. The rules still apply here.
Try to keep it civil though. The rules still apply here.
See more
See less
Just in case anybody cares........
Collapse
X
-
Thanks, everybody.
These tragic things are all too commonplace all over the globe. Sometimes we don't notice them, though, until they occur in our own backyard.
Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.
Comment
-
Originally posted by mossrose View PostGlad to know somebody outside the country was paying attention.
Sometimes I feel as if nobody cares about any country other than their own.
Also, I don't know the details of the soldier who was shot in the chest, other than it sounds similar to the honor guard at the tomb of the unknown in DC -- an UNARMED man honoring the fallen is killed.
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Comment
-
Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostYes, and the "slant" of the story was -- Canada is being hit because she sided with the US on the war on terror, and the bad guys are attempting to peel off our partners like they managed to do with Spain years ago. The bottom line was -- we need to stand with Canada.
Also, I don't know the details of the soldier who was shot in the chest, other than it sounds similar to the honor guard at the tomb of the unknown in DC -- an UNARMED man honoring the fallen is killed.
And yes, the soldier was on honour guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier,and the shooter then took off for Parliament Hill, which is basically across the street. He actually got inside, where he was killed, which raises huge questions about the security there! He walked right in with a rifle that he made no attempt to hide!
Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.
Comment
-
Originally posted by mossrose View PostI didn't hear any news from outside Canada yesterday and am so glad that our allies are standing with us.
And yes, the soldier was on honour guard at the tomb of the unknown soldier,and the shooter then took off for Parliament Hill, which is basically across the street. He actually got inside, where he was killed, which raises huge questions about the security there! He walked right in with a rifle that he made no attempt to hide!
(that invokes sad memories of Vietnam soldiers being advised to change into civies before coming home, so they wouldn't get spit on, shouted at, or beaten)
*other than, of course, the appearance of security for order - not for fighting off terroristsThe first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Comment
-
Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostThis is one of those cases where we never IMAGINED we'd have to think of "security*" at a place of honor like that. The world is changing SO much. Is it true that Canadian soldiers have been advised to wear civilian clothes to and from work?
(that invokes sad memories of Vietnam soldiers being advised to change into civies before coming home, so they wouldn't get spit on, shouted at, or beaten)
*other than, of course, the appearance of security for order - not for fighting off terrorists
Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.
Comment
-
Originally posted by mossrose View PostI haven't heard that today, but I haven't spent much time in front of the tv either, yet. And I didn't hear much yesterday as it was Bible study day and I was pretty busy. I know they said last night that the military is to be extra cautious. Which sounds silly, but this is Canada after all.
It's tragic.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Comment
-
I know it's been a long time but is anyone in touch with Tuck?"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
"Forgiveness is the way of love." Gary Chapman
My Personal Blog
My Novella blog (Current Novella Begins on 7/25/14)
Quill Sword
Comment
-
Originally posted by Teallaura View PostI know it's been a long time but is anyone in touch with Tuck?
Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.
Comment
-
Originally posted by mossrose View PostI did hear Prime Minister Harper speak last evening.
Have never heard him sound so shaken.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Comment
-
I am just watching the opening of the House of Commons right now and they have just sung O Canada. PM is visibly moved, almost weeping.
All the leaders of the parties greeted each other with hugs. Maybe this will bring the country together as never before.
Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.
Comment
-
Originally posted by mossrose View PostI am just watching the opening of the House of Commons right now and they have just sung O Canada. PM is visibly moved, almost weeping.
All the leaders of the parties greeted each other with hugs. Maybe this will bring the country together as never before.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Comment
-
Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostFor a time, Moss... 9-11 brought the US together for a time, but how soon we forget.
One of the local news anchors did a really good editorial about this this morning. It isn't up online yet, but I will try to remember to look tomorrow so I can post it here.
Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.
Comment
-
Originally posted by mossrose View PostI know. And I expect it will be short-lived, as we are facing a federal election next year.
One of the local news anchors did a really good editorial about this this morning. It isn't up online yet, but I will try to remember to look tomorrow so I can post it here.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
Comment
Related Threads
Collapse
Topics | Statistics | Last Post | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Started by CivilDiscourse, Today, 09:58 AM
|
11 responses
74 views
0 likes
|
Last Post
by Stoic
Today, 01:07 PM
|
||
Started by little_monkey, 03-27-2024, 04:19 PM
|
34 responses
242 views
0 likes
|
Last Post Today, 04:05 PM | ||
Started by whag, 03-26-2024, 04:38 PM
|
78 responses
462 views
0 likes
|
Last Post
by Mountain Man
Today, 03:47 PM
|
||
Started by rogue06, 03-26-2024, 11:45 AM
|
25 responses
115 views
0 likes
|
Last Post
by rogue06
Yesterday, 08:36 AM
|
||
Started by Hypatia_Alexandria, 03-26-2024, 09:21 AM
|
33 responses
198 views
0 likes
|
Last Post
by Roy
Yesterday, 07:43 AM
|
Comment