The attack in Quebec City

Re: ‘A scene of unspeakable brutality,’ Jan. 31

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was correct in calling the Quebec City shootings a “cowardly attack.” This heinous attack of terrorism and violence was committed only days after the systematic ban of Muslim immigration into the U. S. It is interesting to note that the suspected shooter strongly supported Trump and his political ideologies, which have fostered extreme civil unrest. It is alarming that the climate of hatred and xenophobia that have plagued U.S. policies are having their influence in Canada. We must not let any legislation or attack brew hatred among people — especially not in Canada, which has been the source of refuge for countless immigrants over the past decades. Let’s unite and work together in maintaining Canadian values.

Abdullah Ahmad, Hamilton, Ont.

The cowardly Quebec City attack was as Canadian as it was Islamic. Canada, like Islam, does not tolerate injustice. However, the same cannot be said for those responsible for implementing the immigration ban in America. President Donald Trump’s legislation perpetuates nothing but injustice, both directly and indirectly.

When your fear of terrorists makes you irrationally support such bans, remember that for every Islamic extremist, there are millions of Muslims working tirelessly to spread positivity in the world. Just as how, for every hate-spreading Canadian, there are millions of Canadians with nothing but compassion for their Muslim friends.

Canadians made an explicit decision to choose unity over divisive fear in our past elections. As a Canadian Muslim, I am confident that my fellow Canadians will do all that they can to abolish all forms of hate, wherever they may be found in our country.

Uzair Ahmed, Surrey, B. C.

As a non- Muslim Canadian, I wish to add my voice to mostly Muslim letter writers expressing outrage at the murder of innocent people i n Quebec City. I would like to also caution that the murders have nothing to do with our politicians, as letter writer Abubakar N. Kassim seems to suggest. Also, I totally disagree with an evergrowing narrative that there is a widespread rhetoric of hate in Canada, which is somehow responsible for actions of a twisted mind.

Evil works in mysterious ways. No amount of celebrations of diversity and other politically correct actions will cure evil minds.

Alec Bialski, Calgary

It is extremely sad that this group was attacked simply because they were Muslim. Nothing can justify it. I wish all those connected to the dead and injured well. When extremist views that “all Muslims are the same” are aired, I would be the first to deny strongly that idea.

In the same way, I decry the subtle fear- mongering hinting that this may be Donald Trump’s fault. He is painted with a wide brush that contains the horrific pigments of almost every extremism known to man.

The lies about Trump being a misogynist, anti- Mexican, anti-Muslim are as bad and wrong as saying or believing “all Muslims are to be feared and hated.”

Charles G. Pedley, Fonthill. Ont.

MULCAIR LED THE DEBATE WITH A SERIES OF PERFECTLY SENSIBLE PROPOSALS. — GLAVIN