I thank all of you for your input and thoughts.
I appreciate your thoughtful insights.
I, without a doubt, have learned more about the facts - and maybe even more importantly - the feelings - and the reason behind these emotions. I have a greater understanding - now.
My query came about as the result of a student question directed to me. I had opinions - but no real answers.
It was a complicated question - and it lead to a class-room discussion.
Use of tax-payer funds came up.
Use of police time came up.
Use of resources came up.
"How much is enough" came up. If 4000 is good - would 8000 be better?
Honouring our bravest came up.
Helping families grieve came up.
The issue of "respect" came up.
The issue of service" was discussed.
Most of the conversation, and the most animated discussions in the classroom - revolved around the difference between how the dead Canadian soldiers families were being treated - in comparison to a fallen police-officer - and the reasons behind just why that might be.
Sensitive topic - no doubt.
Thank you for your input.
I thought I could count on you guys.
You didn't disappoint.
