tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post963460186850799855..comments2024-02-10T18:19:36.406-08:00Comments on Newspaper Rock: Legion "joke" about murdering IndiansRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01478763837213733775noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-44667505298491585812012-08-22T13:33:39.675-07:002012-08-22T13:33:39.675-07:00An editorial reminds us that the Legion is suppose...An editorial reminds us that the Legion is supposed to support the military, including Native soldiers:<br /><br />http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/Legion+joke+sickening+slur/7115314/story.html<br /><br /><b>B.C. Legion 'joke' a sickening slur<br /> <br />Crude newsletter quip forgets heroism of aboriginal soldiers</b><br /><br />When Shirley Green, a Legion member who is part Ktunaxa and part Cree, complained about it, the joke was taken out and a bizarre explanation published instead, stating that one person had taken offence at it, but the joke had been considered good for a laugh. No apology was forthcoming. In fact, Legion branch president Edith LeClair complained to reporters: "Obviously, people can't take a joke."<br /><br />Oh, it's a side-splitter all right. This "joke" has slurred the memory of the brave deeds performed by aboriginal soldiers in fighting for this nation--many of which cost them their lives.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478763837213733775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29769707.post-82452362340491963032012-08-20T20:15:28.207-07:002012-08-20T20:15:28.207-07:00Just 3 words:
They're "mentally ill"...Just 3 words:<br /><br />They're "mentally ill".<br /><br />There is nothing funny about murdering innocent people. Those who do, are seriously deranged. Shadow Wolfnoreply@blogger.com