As always, the question is a deflection from the issue. It is one that needs not be asked since it has always been needed from the public - but not as a witch hunt.
This is purely a political act of opportunism. Nothing is asked of the public that has not always been asked. Nothing has changed in the laws or enforcement.
It is one more example of this government's degeneration into the abyss of totalitarianism. It is 1984ish and Emmanuel Goldstein is, as yet, an amorphous group of enemies.
When will Harper order his increasingly underfunded and increasingly uncritical National broadcaster to institute its "two minutes hate" session daily?
Ted Schrecker - 13 years ago
It is bizarre that this question should even be asked, and shows how cut off many Canadians are from our recent history. The more pertinent question might be: Why isn't it a legal obligation?
David - 13 years ago
I think that it is far more efficient in a democratic society that citizens should help authorities find criminals of all types. To expect the authorities to shoulder the entire burden is to invite a police state. Something I hope will never happen in Canada.
Bill Buchanan - 13 years ago
Using the public is a great idea. This will save lots of tax dollars, something governments are obligated to do. The average citizen should try to do more for their country, I think it is called being patriotic
Anne Owens - 13 years ago
I think a relevant question is: How did these war criminals get into Canada in the first place?
Did they come under the guise of refugees?
Where they sponsored by relatives?
How long have they been here?
Why is the government asking us to do the job of immigration employees?
socialjusticequest - 13 years ago
If these suspects were already proven to be war criminals then I would support this initiative but they are not. They have been found not to be eligible for refugee processes because of some kind of association with some group or government but nothing has been proved in a court of law. Remember, refugee board is not a court but just a tribunal. One must consider the damaging impact of this on someone who might be innocent and then sent back to torture or death. Rosemary, I think you should change the question to say; suspected war criminals.
phyl - 13 years ago
I think it is wonderful that our government enlists the input of the citizenry in such a matter. No doubt immigrant community members of the individual under warrant and sought by the CBSA is seen by that community as a blight on them. As to naysayers who say we should prosecute people accused by their country as a terrorist/war criminal, how could we possibly do that?. Nonsense. The evidence, the witnesses i.e. those still alive reside in those countries etc. etc. , not to mention the cost. It is the responsibility of thoses countries, not Canada. I would like to see us do a better job of refusing those very very bad guys entry long before it gets to this juncture.
Thelma Roehrs - 13 years ago
I strongly feel that as a Canadian citizen it is my duty to help in any way I can to deport war criminals. We have far too many immigrants in Canada here only to get free room & board There are plenty of needy Canadian Citizens who need help who get none while those coming in are treated as Royalty & still want more
And no -- I am not in need but I know lots who are. If you want to live in Canada you come in the proper way and I will welcome you . Get a job the same as our forefathers did & don't bleed the country dry. And stop complaining you aren't getting enough & our ways need to be changed to yours. This is Canada and if you came because you wanted to & don't like our ways -- you are free to go home Please do so
As always, the question is a deflection from the issue. It is one that needs not be asked since it has always been needed from the public - but not as a witch hunt.
This is purely a political act of opportunism. Nothing is asked of the public that has not always been asked. Nothing has changed in the laws or enforcement.
It is one more example of this government's degeneration into the abyss of totalitarianism. It is 1984ish and Emmanuel Goldstein is, as yet, an amorphous group of enemies.
When will Harper order his increasingly underfunded and increasingly uncritical National broadcaster to institute its "two minutes hate" session daily?
It is bizarre that this question should even be asked, and shows how cut off many Canadians are from our recent history. The more pertinent question might be: Why isn't it a legal obligation?
I think that it is far more efficient in a democratic society that citizens should help authorities find criminals of all types. To expect the authorities to shoulder the entire burden is to invite a police state. Something I hope will never happen in Canada.
Using the public is a great idea. This will save lots of tax dollars, something governments are obligated to do. The average citizen should try to do more for their country, I think it is called being patriotic
I think a relevant question is: How did these war criminals get into Canada in the first place?
Did they come under the guise of refugees?
Where they sponsored by relatives?
How long have they been here?
Why is the government asking us to do the job of immigration employees?
If these suspects were already proven to be war criminals then I would support this initiative but they are not. They have been found not to be eligible for refugee processes because of some kind of association with some group or government but nothing has been proved in a court of law. Remember, refugee board is not a court but just a tribunal. One must consider the damaging impact of this on someone who might be innocent and then sent back to torture or death. Rosemary, I think you should change the question to say; suspected war criminals.
I think it is wonderful that our government enlists the input of the citizenry in such a matter. No doubt immigrant community members of the individual under warrant and sought by the CBSA is seen by that community as a blight on them. As to naysayers who say we should prosecute people accused by their country as a terrorist/war criminal, how could we possibly do that?. Nonsense. The evidence, the witnesses i.e. those still alive reside in those countries etc. etc. , not to mention the cost. It is the responsibility of thoses countries, not Canada. I would like to see us do a better job of refusing those very very bad guys entry long before it gets to this juncture.
I strongly feel that as a Canadian citizen it is my duty to help in any way I can to deport war criminals. We have far too many immigrants in Canada here only to get free room & board There are plenty of needy Canadian Citizens who need help who get none while those coming in are treated as Royalty & still want more
And no -- I am not in need but I know lots who are. If you want to live in Canada you come in the proper way and I will welcome you . Get a job the same as our forefathers did & don't bleed the country dry. And stop complaining you aren't getting enough & our ways need to be changed to yours. This is Canada and if you came because you wanted to & don't like our ways -- you are free to go home Please do so