“I would like to begin by first accepting responsibility for my actions. I am sure one would wonder about what drives a young person like me, who comes from a middle class family, was attending university, and had all the signs of a promising future to get caught up in what I did.
“To begin with I would like to make it clear I was not motivated by a hate of Canada, Canadians, democracy or Canadian values of freedom, civil liberties, and women's rights. Actually these are values that I admire. I was instead motivated by issues of disagreement on Canadian foreign policy, specifically Canada's involvement in Afghanistan and I had thought that I could make a difference.
“I realize this does not justify my actions in any way but it is important for me to have my motive know so people understand that I am not a lunatic who is hell bent on destruction of western civilization.
“I acknowledge I made a huge mistake and not a day passes that I am not filled with regret for my role in this despicable crime. I have disappointed my family and myself and will live with this for the rest of my life. I have never wanted to hurt anyone and am glad that no one ever did.”
-Saad Khalid
1 comment:
As are mine.
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