makeorbreak
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Recently, an 11 year old girl and her brother lied to Toronto Police about a man cutting her jihab twice in about half an hour. The school jumped on the story quickly and she was on television very quickly before anyone thought to actually check the story out. A homeless man was even arrested but later released for this crime.
The story generated so much press that the Prime Minister and Premier of Ontario commented on it, saying such a crime was not representative of Canadians as a whole. That is true but what the girl and her brother said wasn't and now the family has apologized through a written statement presented by the Toronto Police.
I'm not blaming all Muslims for this incident but some people will harden their stance on Muslims as a result. I believe this girl should have to apologize to everyone in person with her parents beside her. She seemed happy enough to be in front of the press and the cameras to tell how her jihab was cut. She should be willing to do the same to tell the truth or she will not learn the importance of taking responsibility for her mistake.
But she's a child, some will say. She's 11 years old, old enough to understand she should make things right. Her younger brother would learn a lot by watching her do so and let's not forget, he backed up the lie with a smile on his face as well. I wouldn't want to see her face excessive backlash for coming clean but by not doing so, it makes it harder to forgive her if she won't come forward to admit her error.
I have two grandsons living with me and my wife. They are 6 and 7 years old but even at that age, I feel they are old enough to understand that they have to accept responsibililty for their actions. By not coming forward personally, the family and especially the girl, have increased already strained feelings toward the Muslim community. Some will not label them as liars and troublemakers. Sad.
Anyone who makes a mistake that affects an entire group's image is only hurting that group, not being a productive member. Hiding until it goes away is a cowardly act, one which will not serve this girl and her family well in the future.
The story generated so much press that the Prime Minister and Premier of Ontario commented on it, saying such a crime was not representative of Canadians as a whole. That is true but what the girl and her brother said wasn't and now the family has apologized through a written statement presented by the Toronto Police.
I'm not blaming all Muslims for this incident but some people will harden their stance on Muslims as a result. I believe this girl should have to apologize to everyone in person with her parents beside her. She seemed happy enough to be in front of the press and the cameras to tell how her jihab was cut. She should be willing to do the same to tell the truth or she will not learn the importance of taking responsibility for her mistake.
But she's a child, some will say. She's 11 years old, old enough to understand she should make things right. Her younger brother would learn a lot by watching her do so and let's not forget, he backed up the lie with a smile on his face as well. I wouldn't want to see her face excessive backlash for coming clean but by not doing so, it makes it harder to forgive her if she won't come forward to admit her error.
I have two grandsons living with me and my wife. They are 6 and 7 years old but even at that age, I feel they are old enough to understand that they have to accept responsibililty for their actions. By not coming forward personally, the family and especially the girl, have increased already strained feelings toward the Muslim community. Some will not label them as liars and troublemakers. Sad.
Anyone who makes a mistake that affects an entire group's image is only hurting that group, not being a productive member. Hiding until it goes away is a cowardly act, one which will not serve this girl and her family well in the future.