bill_barilko Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 This is out and out disgusting words fail me just like the Canadian Govt constantly and consistently fails to protect it's citizens. Remaining Tamil migrants to be freed The federal government is prepared to release the remaining 25 Tamil migrants held in Vancouver on suspicion of links to terrorism since they arrived in Canada three months ago. The men were among the 76 passengers and crew of a ship seized off Vancouver Island Oct. 17. All of the men claimed refugee status, saying they were fleeing the aftermath of the civil war in Sri Lanka. Fifty-one of the men were eventually released after posting bonds and agreeing to appear when summoned for hearings on their refugee claims. Don't Click Here unless you have a strong stomach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) This is out and out disgusting words fail me just like the Canadian Govt constantly and consistently fails to protect it's citizens. I thought we'd see less of this type of outrage after the Tigers gave up the fight last year, and after Harper was elected too. Edited January 15, 2010 by Michael Hardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahbody Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Possibly, waiting until after the Olympics would've been a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Just out of curiosity - has anybody publicly indicated that they could be a threat to Canadians ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) Just out of curiosity - has anybody publicly indicated that they could be a threat to Canadians ? No, but the only message I've received so far is that I should be outraged. But I'm afraid I just don't get it. I'm actually glad to hear these folks will now have a chance to get on with their lives. Welcome to Canada I say. Edited January 15, 2010 by eyeball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_barilko Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Just out of curiosity - has anybody publicly indicated that they could be a threat to Canadians ? From the story as linked "One of the 25 men still in detention was also identified by Interpol as a member of a special Tiger suicide squad.". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadBrother Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 No, but the only message I've received so far is that I should be outraged. But I'm afraid I just don't get it. I'm actually glad to hear these folks will now have a chance to get on with their lives. Welcome to Canada I say. And when they start raising money for the Tigers, how welcoming will you be? If they're just refugees, that's fine, but if they are indeed Tigers, they should be shown the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Ashley Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) Where did their bonds come from? Personally I could care less if they are in Canada - but wouldn't posting a bond for them be supporting and funding terrorism (very bad joke) Although I don't think they are terrorists.. the fact the organization IS considered a terrorist organization is pretty messed up, that they arn't being held. Edited January 15, 2010 by William Ashley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Canada = Put bullet in gun, aim at temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Canada = Put bullet in gun, aim at temple. Perhaps, but it seems that we had nothing to hold them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Perhaps, but it seems that we had nothing to hold them on. Sends a very dangerous message to other line jumping terrorists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 If parliament we're sitting, a new law could be drafted and introduced so this wouldn't happen in the future. Lets hope they remember it for when parliament does return. There's nothing wrong with refugees, but I don't think that they should be given free range of the country before their hearings are complete....but then again, it comes down to the reality that we can't pick and choose when it comes to the way that we treat people. There are always trade offs in an egalitarian society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 $45,000 bucks they paid...that buys a 1st class ticket on the finest cruise ship with change left over. If they're so innocent, why aim for BC and not Hawaii? Because the Americans aren't stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 From the story as linked "One of the 25 men still in detention was also identified by Interpol as a member of a special Tiger suicide squad.". But that doesn't answer my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 $45,000 bucks they paid...that buys a 1st class ticket on the finest cruise ship with change left over. If they're so innocent, why aim for BC and not Hawaii? Because the Americans aren't stupid. How about we Open Parliament and get to the bottom of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 $45,000 bucks they paid...that buys a 1st class ticket on the finest cruise ship with change left over. If they're so innocent, why aim for BC and not Hawaii? Because the Americans aren't stupid. The only difference now is that at least there were showers as to opposed to when you terrorist from Europe arrived! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeball Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 And when they start raising money for the Tigers, how welcoming will you be? If they're just refugees, that's fine, but if they are indeed Tigers, they should be shown the door. Not in the wake of video's showing Sri Lankan authorities executing bound Tamil prisoners. For all I know we should be allies of the Tigers and helping them create a separate homeland. I'd need to see the results of a really unbiased inquiry into the grievances of both sides before deciding who if anyone's side Canada should be on or against. In the meantime I don't see how we have any choice but to err on the side of humanitarian caution and allow in those who made it this far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just out of curiosity - has anybody publicly indicated that they could be a threat to Canadians ? I don't think anybody considers the Tamil Tigers as a threat to *Canada*, if that's what you're getting at. That they only plan to cause violence in a different country doesn't strike me as a particularly strong argument for their release, however. -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 The only difference now is that at least there were showers as to opposed to when you terrorist from Europe arrived! I was born here you idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 I don't think anybody considers the Tamil Tigers as a threat to *Canada*, if that's what you're getting at. That they only plan to cause violence in a different country doesn't strike me as a particularly strong argument for their release, however. -k It seemed to me that they were perceived as a threat to us by some on this thread. If they have laid down their arms, then what ? I don't know that anybody is pursuing combatants for the purposes of justice, unless you count the UN investigation around the execution of LTTE prisoners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadBrother Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Not in the wake of video's showing Sri Lankan authorities executing bound Tamil prisoners. For all I know we should be allies of the Tigers and helping them create a separate homeland. No one is denying that the Sri Lankan army has done some pretty bloody awful things, but if you consider the terror that the Tigers have reigned down on the Sri Lankan people for decades, even to the point that a lot of Tamils didn't want them around any more, it's not hard to imagine why the army said f--- it, we're taking these guys out once and for all. The Tigers have been recognized in Canada for some time as a terrorist organization. That's where refugee status gets a little complicated. I mean, would you accept members of Hamas or Hezbollah just because the Israelis get medieval on their asses? I'd need to see the results of a really unbiased inquiry into the grievances of both sides before deciding who if anyone's side Canada should be on or against. In the meantime I don't see how we have any choice but to err on the side of humanitarian caution and allow in those who made it this far. The Tigers have a long history in Canada of raising money and sending it back to continue the war. That's why they were deemed a terrorist organization to begin with. At this point, you want to reask the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Ashley Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 $45,000 bucks they paid...that buys a 1st class ticket on the finest cruise ship with change left over. If they're so innocent, why aim for BC and not Hawaii? Because the Americans aren't stupid. Why not aim for India instead of Canada... You know where there is already a large ethnic Tamil population Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogOnPorch Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Not in the wake of video's showing Sri Lankan authorities executing bound Tamil prisoners. For all I know we should be allies of the Tigers and helping them create a separate homeland. They already have a place: Tamil Nadu. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamil_Nadu Why not aim for India instead of Canada... You know where there is already a large ethnic Tamil population Indeed. See above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenOps Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) No big deal. Wiebo Ludwig bombed 5 Canadian oilpipelines and got 18 and a half months in jail. Hes also accused of shooting a teenager who trespassed on his 35 million square foot property. I mean really, who the hell else is going to shoot and kill a kid on a 35 million square foot farm? The neighbor who doesn't even have line of sight? Yeesh, lol. Wake me up when a Tamil tiger bombs something in Canada. Edited January 16, 2010 by ZenOps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallc Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 $45,000 bucks they paid...that buys a 1st class ticket on the finest cruise ship with change left over. If they're so innocent, why aim for BC and not Hawaii? Well, there are many reasons they may have wanted to come to Canada. Realistically, there's no way to know what the Americans would have done. There are rules for these kinds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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