Blog Comments Blog Archives About Me Radio Gems The Trailer Links Contact

Please Move

April 28, 2009 @ 21:43

On Monday I wrote a piece about a growing problem in Canada, government inaction against "certain" groups.

In Brampton the city is terrified of the South Asian community because of their growing numbers and political strength. They can get away with things that Joe Whiteguy couldn't dream of getting away with.

Spineless politicians put self interest before their city, their province and their country which is nothing short of despicable.

The same can be said about what's going on in front of the U.S. Consulate on University Ave. in Toronto. Tamil protesters have forced traffic to be re-routed for the past two days.

Let's use the word despicable again. It's absolutely despicable that that Toronto's Tamil community can disrupt the lives of so many because of something that's happening half a world away, something that has nothing to do with Canada, nothing to do with Canadians and shouldn't have anything to do with someone who left Sri Lanka to make Canada their home.

Am I a horrible person for saying I don't care about what's going on in Sri Lanka? Should I be spat upon for not losing sleep over what the Sri Lankan government is doing to Tamils? Am I an evil man for thinking if it means that much to somebody they should get on a goddamn plane and go fight Sri Lanka's battles in Sri Lanka?

Why should one bloody person who has no ties to Sri Lanka be one minute late for work because of something that's going on in a country that's been screwed up for the better part of 25 years? Why should one person miss a doctor's appointment, a dental appointment or a cheap rub and tug because of something going on in a country that wouldn't give a second of consideration to Canada if the roles were reversed?

It's bullshit, and what makes it a heaping, steaming, stinking pile of bullshit is the fact that if this was a protest by Canadians, about something going on in Canada, University Ave. would have been cleared fifteen minutes after the protest started.

It's another prickish double standard that people who put Canada first should find totally offensive.

And how dare some of the protesters criticize Toronto police for converging on the crowd.

Some had the audacity to point to little scratches on their bodies and accuse Toronto police of brutality, meanwhile they're protesting about something going on in a country that would literally snuff them out for walking on the wrong side of the street.

Talk about ingrates.

Toronto police inspector Gary Meissner said this. "So long as public safety is not at risk, then these people are lawfully entitled to voice their dissent."

Can you imagine these people being given the same rope in Sri Lanka? I think not. The only rope they'd get is the rope that would be used to hang them from the closest tree.

Canada is an immensely compassionate country and we should always have our door open to those in danger and those in need of this big wonderful place for safety.

However, a line should be drawn about protesting in Canada about something that is happening in a foreign country when it starts to disrupt the lives of those who live and work here. The same line that would be readily drawn if it were a domestic protest.

Get off the f**ckin street.

Category: Stuff

Permalink Discuss

48 Responses to "Please Move"


Larry
April 29, 2009 / 12:59

I have a friend who worked for Immigration.
Many years ago they messed with Citizenship. At the first meeting with the two groups about to join, one bureacrat stood up in typical-as he calls it Regionite [Yonge and Sheppard] fashion and scolded the Imm staff for letting refugees into Canada who return HOME 3 or 4 times to visit before their Citizenship application is addressed. ie Tamils [and others] left their horrible countries due to problems at home but can return at will. Bogus?
Bob McDonald-Tor Sun...where are you now?


Pauly Walnuts
April 29, 2009 / 12:59

Somebody should point out to those protesting a simple fact.

If you want to get support, you don't piss off those that you're trying to get support from.

Hence if you want sympathy from the common man and you want sympathy from the government he elects and supports with his tax dollars... educate him, don't aggrivate him.


Wayner
April 29, 2009 / 13:16

I agree with Pauly...I'm not sure what they are trying to accomplish with the chaos they're creating in TO...but at the same time people ignored what was happening in Rawanda prior to that massacre and years before that they ignored (or chose to ignore)the events leading up to WWII.


Paul
April 29, 2009 / 13:23

Freddie, I couldn't agree with you more.

Previous to this protest I was understanding of their plight, but growing aggravated with their disruptive protests. This latest protest has reduced my understanding and sympathy for their cause to zero.

Enough is enough. Pull out the fire hoses and wash these "street terrorists" off of the public roadways.

I feel bad for those quiet, law-abiding, respectable Canadian citizens with Tamil roots for having to be painted with the stain that these protestors will leave.


Lester
April 29, 2009 / 13:24

GET OFF THE EFFING ROAD!!!

Protest on the lawn at Queen's Park, N.P.S. or hop on a bus and go to the UN in NYC but GET OFF THE EFFING ROAD!

Ya bastids.


Ken
April 29, 2009 / 13:40

Well stated Fred.


Boomer
April 29, 2009 / 14:01

Freddie, your preaching to the choir on this one.

Amen!


Argie
April 29, 2009 / 14:43

I just wish these protesters would do their thing on Bloor St West. That way dorky Mayor Miller would be effected in his own backyard - as would our liberal friend Toronto Mike.


RickyP
April 29, 2009 / 15:19

As I watch all the coverage of this event every night on the news, it makes me wonder:

Do any of those people work? Of those who don't work, are they on social assisstance? Of those on social assistance, are they actively looking for a job?

Why don't any of the Tamil people speak out against this type of circus? Is it because they are afraid of retribution? A slit throat perhaps?

We need a couple of large water cannon trucks to drive down University Av. If it is help they are looking for, I will give them 10,000 liters of help!


Horonymous
April 29, 2009 / 16:33

The Tamils are emulating the native tactics at the Douglas Estates in Caledonia.


Croke
April 29, 2009 / 16:55

Lots of good Tamil family people around. Lots of good Sinhalese around too. They have brought their war here--no doubt. You just don't see it.
But there are Tamils who shake down Tamils for money just as other minorities shake down their countrymen.


Pam
April 29, 2009 / 17:04

Ah...classic freddie p!
Now isn't this better than writing about the Habs all the time???


Steve
April 29, 2009 / 17:12

Thank you, Pierre Elliot Trudeau. And to think we gave that stiff a state funeral. This country has been in steep decline ever since officially mandated multi-culturalism, and it's way past the point of no return.


Trish
April 29, 2009 / 17:45

Great work, Fred!

You can bet the Toronto Star bought the mailing lists of these two groups long ago in an effort to drive up its circulation. Catering to immigrants with no loyalty toward Canada is right up that paper's wheelhouse. If they want to behave like cattle on our University Avenue then we should indulge them. Let's confiscate their convenient Canadian passports, herd them into as many 747s as needed and ship them collect back to Sri Lanka or Tamiltopia - whichever turns their crank. It's about time Canada took a hard line.


Jamie
April 29, 2009 / 17:47

Absolute Gold Fred!! Several of my thoughts exactly. Thank you.


IanS
April 29, 2009 / 18:38

The Tamil Tigers have been classed a terrorist organizations. Anyone protesting who is in favour of the Tigers should be arrested and deported forthwith. As soon as a few are dragged away, the rest of the crowd will disperse quick enough.


Big J
April 29, 2009 / 19:27

You hit the nail right on the head Freddie!
Well Said!


ken
April 29, 2009 / 19:28

Saudis in audies. Tamils on camels.....


JM
April 29, 2009 / 19:59

Not only are they down there during normal working hours, they bring their children along too! They should be charged with child abuse!!!


Dizz
April 29, 2009 / 21:10

You're a voice of reason in an unreasonable world. Keep up the good work; you're awesome.

Political correctness is a sham.


Bob B
April 29, 2009 / 23:03

Good idea RickyP to use water cannons. May I suggest a slightly more effective substance???

The Swiss Police has been using raw sewage for years when I grew up there and let me tell you it works wonders.


Paul
April 30, 2009 / 10:28

Hey BobB, it was my idea first to bring out the water hoses!

But, I like your idea of spraying them with poop too! Stinky and disgusting - just like how this "protest" is evolving.


Redneck Red
April 30, 2009 / 12:32

geez----raw sewage sounds soooo HEALTHY!!!!!!!!!


PJ
April 30, 2009 / 19:21

They want help?
The Tamils are the ones responsible for most of the gang problems & shootings in Malvern in Scarboruogh


Jddkqwzl
June 23, 2009 / 23:46

2vmswd comment6 ,


Gewinne 1e Million
May 24, 2010 / 00:05

Easily, the article is in reality the freshest on this valuable topic. I concur with your conclusions and will thirstily look forward to your coming updates. Saying thanks will not just be adequate, for the wonderful lucidity in your writing. I will immediately grab your rss feed to stay abreast of any updates. Fabulous work and much success in your business endeavors!


Jeramy Bickmore
August 16, 2010 / 08:07

It’s an aberration that the President of the United States endorses a mosque so close to the biggest and most atrocious terrorist act in the history of the World!It’a spit in the face of the people that died there in horror; their families, and the rest of us Americans. It is unacceptable!We should wait until the mosque is finished, and then blow it up while all the Muslims are in there praying!!! See how they feel about that


Swiss Replica Watches
August 21, 2010 / 12:35

Thanks for your visiting this www.watchau.com/Swiss-Replica-Rolex online store.


Florencio Gischer
August 21, 2010 / 13:55

I enjoyed the effort you have given to this posting. We're looking forward for your next piece.Please that To access this an informative and interesting blog. I merely hope you could make another post with reference to this. It is actually worth reading.


Mohammad Delille
August 31, 2010 / 10:23

Who in their right mind would have contemplated building a mosque at ground zero had to be a great idea? I am not a great fan of either Glen Beck or Sarah Palin but yet vs Obama and the idiotic administration, the two of these are geniuses, come on North america, there is plenty of strange stuff happening here. Amy.


Lannie Stoneberger
September 15, 2010 / 08:38

I talked about the same topic on my site the other day. I won't bother giving the address becaise then I'll just get spam filtered out


Link Building
October 26, 2010 / 14:24

I really like the colors here on your blog. did you design this yourself or did you outsource it to a professional?


Buy Backlinks
October 28, 2010 / 07:57

I love the way you write and also the theme on your blog. Did you code this yourself or was it done by a professional? I'm very very impressed.


rb 2140
November 10, 2010 / 21:19

good blog, it's helpful to me, and I also like the useful information!


Louis Vuitton Fake Handbags
November 12, 2010 / 05:18

Otherwise fine cloth Louis Vuitton Fake Handbags that you can look for each of your bridesmaids, this lady Custom Classic Style Tote


Alison Hanthorn
November 13, 2010 / 05:36

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Noe Stroder
November 13, 2010 / 05:47

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Francis Avala
November 13, 2010 / 05:55

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Hai Karrels
November 13, 2010 / 05:56

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Karyl Guidrey
November 13, 2010 / 05:57

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Kyle Herb
November 13, 2010 / 06:01

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Jeanice Whitehead
November 13, 2010 / 06:09

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Houston Pohl
November 13, 2010 / 06:10

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Syreeta Riccardo
November 13, 2010 / 06:20

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


Kurt Massed
November 13, 2010 / 06:21

Gold Confiscation: Could it Happen Again? watch this http://www.youtube.com/edjuh10


John Talalay
November 15, 2010 / 03:43

Thank you for sharing this info!!


Link Building
November 18, 2010 / 16:11

Amazing freakin blog here. I almost cried while reading it!


« 20th Anniversary Podcast Of Memories Today With Craig And Matt »