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What, or who, killed Robert Dziekanski?

I finally watched the video of Robert Dziekanski's last moments.

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While a video of the incident sparked worldwide media coverage and widespread outrage, the provincial and federal governments have just recently made public apologies for the death.

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In France, President Nicolas Sarkozy vowed before his election in May to buy a Taser for every policeman and gendarme in France, a market for at least 300,000 guns, reports Agence France-Presse.

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A video that shows Vancouver police officers Tasering Robert Dziekanski has now been viewed by at least 15 million people online. The video and news of Dziekanski's subsequent death caused an international outcry and spurred debate about the use of the electro-shock weapon.
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What's wrong with the new crime bill?

Nobody likes crime. Define crime through mayhemâe(TM)s three ill begotten children âe" guns, gangs and drugs âe" add in a hefty dose of terrorist threats, and youâe(TM)ve got the electoral Holy Grail. Crime is a hot button issue that will galvanize a nation through the sheer power of emotional response.

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No one is going to stand up in the House of Commons and challenge the notion that cracking down on crime should be the government's first priority. No one is going to suggest that harsh, punitive laws won't make Canadians safer.
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