If you missed it on the news last night, you might (not) want to check out this web site: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2007/11/14/bc-taservideo.html
Dziekanski, 40, died on Oct. 14, hours after he arrived at Vancouver International Airport. He was on his way to Kamloops to live with his mother in the B.C. Interior.
This Polish immigrant arrived from Europe the previous day around 4 p.m., but for some unknown reason he did not clear customs until after midnight.
An eyewitness's video recording of a man (Robert Dziekanski) dying after being stunned with a taser by police on Oct. 14 at Vancouver International Airport has been released to the public.
Perhaps the most disturbing revelation came from CBC's interview with the airport CEO. He was asked, "Are you ashamed?" His (calloused) response, "Shocked, but not ashamed." His staff had allowed a visitor who spoke no English to go unnoticed and unhelped (in spite of repeated requests from the man's mother) for 10 hours!
Apathy is a deadening virus . Some of us have person experiences with the apathy of Canada's front line welcomers. A little caring goes a long ways -- might make some friends -- might even save a life!
Something for all of us to (re)consider.
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