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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Paris Terrorist Attacks Reflection

Paris Terrorist Attack Reflection

On Friday 13th, 2015 ISIS terrorists struck Paris, France. Attacking at three different locations: a soccer stadium, concert hall, and a restaurant. They set off suicide bombers and had mass shootings in most locations. These terrifying actions cost France a total death toll of 129 dead, and many more injured. Plus the pain they have caused on the families and friends of those affected by such attacks.
People have taken their opinions to the media after this incidence. Some of these opinions have created such a large controversy because of a clear representation in racism within it. Unfortunately people are beginning to blame all Muslims for the acts of ISIS terrorists. This is definitely not the case, but the people are looking for someone to blame.

 One main issue that is currently being discussed now is the distribution of refugees. At this time, everyone is scared and doesn’t want another event like this happening at home in Canada. ISIS announced that they have smuggled in over 4000 ISIS terrorists into countries as refugees. A lot of people are now beginning to concern themselves with the decision Justin Trudeau has made about letting in 26,000 refugees into Canada. If we are to let these attacks terrorize us enough to not lend out a hand to those in serious need, we are only letting them win. This is exactly what ISIS wants, for everyone to be divided. After all it is basic human instinct to survive at all costs. But in this case, we must stayed unit. Or else we will only be helping those against us.
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  1. UnknownNovember 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Kim, I completely agree with your ideas on how ISIS wants to divide us and that we should continue with out efforts to help out refugees by welcoming them into our country. We need to stand united against ISIS to protect ourselves not turn against each other.

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  2. William PeatNovember 19, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    These are important points. Terror aims to destabilize and create uncertainty, which is extremely difficult to deal with. The policy implications are also significant. Do we lose our humanity and not help those in desperate need, or reach out in the spirit of our history as a country? These are challenging but important questions and particularly apropos in our course.

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