Chinese Students Assulted and Beatings over Chinese Food

There are times when I am proud to be from Saint John, and other times I am just plain embarrassed.

The first story involves Chinese students in the city being attacked. The students were out walking in the early morning near UNBSJ before being attacked by three individuals, one was nineteen and the other two were under age. The attacks took place over several weekends and appear to be racially motivated. I find this just plain disgusting. I have gotten to know several Chinese students, through my community involvement, and found them to be very great people who want nothing more then to graduate and find a job here! These students are very important to our community. These are the people who will help us grow our city and province. I can only hope that we, as a community, can show these students that the vast majority of citizens are very glad to see the Chinese students choose Saint John to attend school and hopefully to work!

The other story involves Chinese food. This headline actually made front page news on cbc.ca today. On Sunday, a deliveryman, in his 60’s, was delivering the food to a house in Champlain Heights. When he got out of his car, he was jumped and beaten to the ground. Graham Dunphy, supervisor for the delivery service, said the attacker took the food and left. “I would probably think it’s weird they didn’t try to take his money,” Dunphy said. “My opinion would be they were drinking and hungry, and figured it would be an easy way to get free food.” The man is now recovering from his injuries. What I find so disturbing is that I live so close to the area where the attack took place. It’s not something I would expect, but really makes you sad to know that this type of activity can take place anywhere. I hope that the police are able to catch this person and hold him accountable for his actions!