Dawson College
At around 1 p.m. yesterday, my attention was diverted to breaking news on TV. A gunman (initial reports stated there were four) had barged into Dawson College in downtown Montreal and began shooting people with a semi-automatic rifle. One person was shot dead; 19 more are in critical condition at the hospital. The gunman, 25-year-old Kimveer Gill (later killed by police), wore army boots and a long black trenchcoat, reminiscent of the gunmen at the horrific Columbine school shootings years ago. It was said Kimveer played videogames on the internet that were modelled after these shootings as well. Who creates such games? I thought the Grand Theft Auto series was in poor taste. I don't know if we will ever know what was going on in this person's mind...clearly mental and probably social issues had taken their toll. I truly feel for the victims and their families.
My initial reaction was one that now shames me. This wasn't supposed to happen in Canada, I thought, this is supposed to happen in the U.S. Actually, it's not supposed to happen anywhere.
My initial reaction was one that now shames me. This wasn't supposed to happen in Canada, I thought, this is supposed to happen in the U.S. Actually, it's not supposed to happen anywhere.