A young Filipina university student caught looting a clothing store during the Stanley Cup riot has made a public apology through the Internet. Camille Cacnio, a 2nd year Univ. of British Columbia science student admitted her mistakes and pleaded for a “break” so she can rebuild her life, now forever stained by that one act of madness - stealing two pairs of pants.
“ I learned from my mistake, I am not proud of my mistake, and I will make sure not to be influenced by people as easily as I was. I will make sure to make proper judgments on all my decisions in life. I am prepared to do community work, pay fines, and if worst comes to worst, even a criminal record. The same goes for Nathan Kotylak, Sienna St. Laurent, Jason Li and all the others who deserve a break,” she wrote in her 3,500- word apology.
She said she is willing to face the consequences of her actions including a criminal record if found guilty. So far, police has not filed any charges. Her apology has been analyzed and commented on by kibitzers and ‘experts’ and she has become the poster woman for the Vancouver rioters.
The Internet Mob has been swift and vicious in their condemnation and it seems they were prepared to do a lynching, calling for her blood almost. For what? For stealing two pairs of pants? They who have been revolted by her act are showing that they are no better if not worst. We wonder if the anger would have been different if Cacnio was not Filipino. Cacnio has been punished more than one can ever think of in similar situations. She has lost her job and friends. But she has kept faith in herself and the possibility of redemption.
-Ted Alcuitas tedalcuitas@shaw.ca
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