""Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Acadien expulsion 'mon acadi'? Bois J
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Jan 07 - 09:13 PM

Don't rend your garments, Psychomorris. The expulsion was tragic, but it was done by an ambitious governor in contravention of government policy and he was replaced because of it. Some of those expelled made their ways back home and were restored to their farms. You're also right that our Anglo-American folk culture is much the richer for it.""

I can't believe some people's ignorance and nonchalance. "Some of those expelled made their ways back home and were restored to their farms"... Please! What portion of those expelled were actually restored their farms? ah-ah... And really, how many actually made it back? What about the families that were separated? The hundreds that died at sea? Those who had to hide in the woods and died of cold or hunger? Those who had nothing left, and had to start all over again? Your post really minimizes what happened... Read a little more about it, with an open mind, and see what you'll think... See how acadians are now struggling to have their culture recognized and passed on from generation to generation... Trying to pierce out of the silence they have been reduced to for many years... See if it was "nothing" to "rend your garments" about?

It's just frustrating to see ignorant comments like that. There's a slim chance you'll be back and read this, after so long... but I had to let my indignation out.