We Remember
It was on this day in 1989 that Marc Lepine massacred 14 female engineering students at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal.
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These young women were in the prime of their lives entering a profession still dominated by men. For their killer it was a hate crime against women.
Canada was changed forever by this mindless crime. Canada, under the leadership of women, redoubled its efforts to bring about effective gun control. To a large degree this has been accomplished with changes in legislation. It certainly has made gun control a widely accepted value in Canada, which contrast with our American neighbours.
If you want to read a little about this crime read Marc Lepine - The Montreal Massacre - The Crime library or École Polytechnique massacre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
posted by Tossing Pebbles in the Stream @ 2:46 p.m.
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3 Comments:
Philip,
A sad chapter in Canadian history. I remember this well. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Mary
A most interesting read! I learned some things tonight. Very sad events.
Your recent storm pictures look great! I love looking at snow pictures as long as the snow is somewhere else.
Holiday cheers,
Renie
I wish we had gun control here in America.
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