Video game shows necessity of gun registry

MONTREAL, Sept. 21 /CNW Telbec/ - The Concordia Student Union approves of the new federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime for taking a position and coming out in support of the long-gun registry.

The CSU's reaction comes following the creation of the online game "Dawson College Massacre" that took nearly a week to be disconnected from its host. "This game is, by all accounts, unethical," said CSU president Heather Lucas when informed of the game and its motive. "The tragedies of Dawson College have left an immense psychological scar on the lives of thousands. Many Students have suffered from post-traumatic stress and a significant majority still do to this day."

Concordia University and the CSU served as a shelter for thousands of Dawson College students following the shooting that left an 18 year old girl dead, 19 physical injuries and countless trauma cases. Hosting games that have a goal to re-live an atrocity creates unnecessary stress and can inspire further tragedies.

This issue is strongly related to a modern debate within Canadian politics. The dismantling of the long-gun registry without alternative propositions is alarming. Gun control is a fundamental asset to public safety and the policing bodies in Canada. "Although putting our guns on record is not the ultimate solution in resolving gun-related crimes, it surely is a step forward in ensuring the security of our neighborhoods"

The CSU is surprised by the inactions of our elected representatives with regards to the "Dawson College Massacre" online game. "If the game is now offline, it's because of the public outcry". We hope other student unions across Canada are on board with our position to maintain the long-gun registry.

For further information:

Heather Lucas, President, [phone] ext 8899 [email protected]