I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for taking a few moments to read this message from a concerned citizen.
First let me say that I am encouraged by reading your statement of October 18th regarding the trade relations between Canada and the U.S. You are quite correct in pointing out the benefits of lowering trade barriers between our two great nations. Yet there remain opportunities to do more.
Minister Fast, I am anxious to know your response to the case of Wang Yeu - the Chinese toddler fatally injured in a double hit-and-run on October 15th in the city of Foshan, China.
After she was run down no fewer than 18 people (clearly seen on the security camera footage since uploaded to YouTube) walked, rode, and drove by (and in one case, over) Wang Yeu as she lay in plain view on the side of the busy street. 18 people, Minister, and not one of them lifted a finger to help. Not even bothering to call for an ambulance or perhaps block traffic until help could arrive.
Wang Yeu's death has caused an international outcry. If you are not familiar with this story I strongly urge you to search YouTube or Google for "Chinese Toddler Hit and Run" to verify what I am telling you.
I must, in good conscience, caution you against watching the unedited video as it will no doubt be extremely disturbing to you as a father of four girls - as it was to myself, a father of three.
Consensus in the international press now seems to be centering upon the notion that 30 years of prosperity and fast growth have caused Chinese society to come unhinged from it's moral and ethical underpinnings.
In addition, bizarre legal rulings have allowed accident victims to sue their Good Samaritan rescuers by accusing the Good Samaritan of actually causing the accident - as has occurred in several recent, highly publicized cases.
My question to you, Minister, is: how much responsibility does our nation of Canada bear, through it's trade relations with China, for the corruption and moral degradation that has now culminated in this unspeakable tragedy? Through our trade relations with China are we merely giving more drugs to the addict?
My second question: on what ethical grounds can we continue to do business with a Government that has created and encouraged the conditions necessary for such evil to occur?
I should add that the event itself is not unique - only the fact that it was captured on video. No sooner had Wang Yeu passed away last Friday then another story appeared in the Chinese press almost identical in nature.
Add to this the ongoing abuses of human rights, jailing of dissidents, persecution of religious groups, and brutal suppression of demonstrators and you must agree that China has become a serious burden to it's trading partners.
Minister, I implore you, please issue a response to this tragedy in keeping with the morals, ethics, and traditions that have made Canadian society one of the best and safest in the world.
We treasure our children. How can we remain trade partners with a society as heartless and cruel as that which the Government of China has created?
The people of Canada need to know that you are aware of this issue and that it matters to you.
They further need to know who they are doing business with whenever they buy something that has 'Made In China' on the label.
Minister Fast, I thank you for your time and look forward to your reply.
Best Regards,
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