Weighing in on the chaos

I've believed for a long time that we are not different from animals simply because of our rationality or religion. Not because we are a literate species. And not because of our ability to create. It seems to me that a particularly human trait is our ability to justify our actions, no matter how horrible, how inconceivable. Just look at history and you can see what I mean.

The riot following the Canucks loss was heartbreaking and maddening at the same time. People destroying their own city because of a hockey game and a mob mentality. People assaulting others who try to protect the downtown core. People setting cars on fire because... ????? As Canadians, we should all feel a little bit of collective shame. Others across the country may say, "I would've never done that." But honestly, Vancouver is not unique in what happened. Given the same circumstances, the riots would've occurred in any other major city in Canada. You may disagree, but there are idiots worldwide and such disgraceful nonsense would've taken place in the same situation in a different city.

Thanks to my big bro for posting this link today on FB. If you're from Vancouver or you were at the game and can identify some of those who are particularly worthy of shame and a short trip to jail, go here:

http://www.identifyrioters.com

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