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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on August 6, 2024 at 19:45

I totally agree that there is no excuse from any group for such violence. It is terrible.  In recent months many Jewish people have felt under threat from some extremists, although this seems not to be addressed as urgent. Every law abiding citizen must be respected.   We, as a nation are very welcoming in general to immigrants who come here that contribute richly to our country.  This has been going back many years to the amazing Huguenots and even before.  I know several neighbours who I value highly who have come here from other countries.  Unfortunately, there are also migrants who come here illegally, and whom have no intention of contributing to our society. Nor do we know who they are.  Many people are genuinely worried about this.  This also needs to be addressed, but in a proper manner.  I love our country, as we all do.  

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Permalink Reply by TRB on August 8, 2024 at 16:32

I think this kind of rhetoric shouldn’t be posted on here. Regardless of who attacks who, we know enough what is going on, other groups blaming other groups regardless of ethnicity. Everyone has a right to be safe. Please do not single out any one group, as this is tantamount to what the media is doing and highlighting one particular demographic. There is good and bad in everyone. Please if you have to comment on such topics, please refrain from singular finger pointing.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on August 8, 2024 at 17:25

The original post put the blame  on one particular group.  I agree that no one group should be singled out, which is why I attempted to re address the balance in a diplomatic way.  Yes, everyone has the right to be safe.  I only hope the government sees the wider issues of the public concerns and listen to them instead of ignoring it. 

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