Well, it appears the Harper government is at it again. This time they have barred British MP and peace activist George Galloway from entering the country. Galloway was supposed to begin a four city speaking tour, but the Canadian government deemed him a security risk. Galloway is a very outspoken critic of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as being critical of Israel's actions towards Palestinians. The Harper government has accused Galloway of supporting Hamas and being sympathetic to the Taliban...whatever that means. But seriously! A security risk?!?!? Seems like just another way to shut down dialogue and discussion to me. Keep the discourse one-sided.....What is happening to our country? Nazis marching in Calgary, refusing entry to a peace activist, not attending the UN Conference on Racism....wow!! we're falling to pieces here....hmmm....I'm suddenly reminded of my previous post about the creeping in of fascism within Canadian society....we need to keep an eye when such people as a peace activist and a British MP are refused entry into our country...crazy times....scary times!
Not to mention the deportation of American war-resisters that came to Canada much like they did during the Vietnam War seeking asylum, only this time they aren't being welcomed as before.
It would be nice to read some positive press about Canada in the international media for a change...that might be a long time coming.
later.
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