We can talk about terrorists without glorifying them or their acts

We can learn about terrorism and its motivations by sharing more information, not less. We can be both true to our need to acquire details and our need to be sensitive to others. It is something that has to be done carefully, but it can be done.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, pictured, said the killing of 50 Muslims last week was 'one of New Zealand’s darkest days,' adding that the victims had chosen to make New Zealand their home. 'They are us,' she said. 'The person who has perpetuated this violence against us is not.'Screen capture courtesy YouTube

Opinion

BY PHIL GURSKI

March 25, 2019

OTTAWA—When important events occur, this is news. People want to know what's happening as it's happening: that is how reporting the news works. We want to know more, not less, and we want to know it now. We want as many details as possible so we can develop an understanding of the event and figure...

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