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[jon bones]

I don't give a damn if someone's protesting the KKK, you don't shut down one of the busiest highways in Canada for it illegally.

yea, it was a dumb way to protest

but their mission was accomplished in that it brought awareness to the terrible things happeningi n SL

 

[Kinitari]

LOL r u from scarborough ?

I was from Scarborough before people started calling it "Scarbizzle" making it uncool to live here.

Fun story about Scarborough and Tamils, one day some associates of mine were pulling an overnight shift at work, and they said a bunch of Tamil guys pulled into the parking lot and started playing cricket at like... 3am. Whatever, they don't care, a few of the overnighters were Tamil and they could overhear these guys and tell that they weren't going to start any trouble - and they were kind of right.

Half an hour after they arrive, a van pulls up and like 6 guys file out and start beating on the cricketeers. Well that was a bad idea because they decided to do that karate style (no weapons) - the guys who were there first just grabbed their cricket bats and that's when the cops were called! Nobody got seriously hurt from what I heard, but getting hit with a cricket bat makes a loud noise.

Still, before my point gets skewed - this is the first instance I've heard of any sort of Tamil trouble, and it was second hand at that. I know many MANY Tamils (I live in Scarborough for fucks sake) and they are as docile (or as crazy) as anyone else. Just like there are gangs with Tamils, there are east Asian gangs (I've only ever seen a Viet one), black gangs, white gangs - and the ever so heartwarming, multicultural gang (I've had a few run-ins with these). In general, this shit happens, and it's silly to only get mad when you see it coming from a particular ethnicity.

I'd respond to this but I'm too busy blowing shit up and trafficking drugs apparently.

You need to track down some trade in deals for me, son! They've all stopped for the last few weeks =/.

 

[DogWelder]

LOL r u from scarborough ?

Nope. I split time living in Waterloo, Toronto and Markham.

I just know of some of the more immigrant populated areas. Tuxedo court, 555, 960, etc.

 

[Firestorm]

Sorry too busy with aforementioned activities!

In all seriousness though I've haven't really been playing games lately and as a result am trying to buy less as well. So I've also been going to RFD and CAG less. One of the reasons I've been contributing less in the deals topic!

 

[DogWelder]

yea, it was a dumb way to protest

but their mission was accomplished in that it brought awareness to the terrible things happeningi n SL

They didn't really accomplish anything tbh. It actually made non-Tamils less sympathetic to their cause.

 

[EvilMario]

Sorry too busy with aforementioned activities!

In all seriousness though I've haven't really been playing games lately and as a result am trying to buy less as well. So I've also been going to RFD and CAG less. One of the reasons I've been contributing less in the deals topic!

Traitor!

Spoiler

I should really follow this.. such a huge backlog.. can't stop buying...

 

[crazy monkey]

Nope. I split time living in Waterloo, Toronto and Markham.

I just know of some of the more immigrant populated areas. Tuxedo court, 555, 960, etc.

Oh my that is indian hood:lol

I was from Scarborough before people started calling it "Scarbizzle" making it uncool to live here.

Fun story about Scarborough and Tamils, one day some associates of mine were pulling an overnight shift at work, and they said a bunch of Tamil guys pulled into the parking lot and started playing cricket at like... 3am. Whatever, they don't care, a few of the overnighters were Tamil and they could overhear these guys and tell that they weren't going to start any trouble - and they were kind of right.

Half an hour after they arrive, a van pulls up and like 6 guys file out and start beating on the cricketeers. Well that was a bad idea because they decided to do that karate style (no weapons) - the guys who were there first just grabbed their cricket bats and that's when the cops were called! Nobody got seriously hurt from what I heard, but getting hit with a cricket bat makes a loud noise.

Still, before my point gets skewed - this is the first instance I've heard of any sort of Tamil trouble, and it was second hand at that. I know many MANY Tamils (I live in Scarborough for fucks sake) and they are as docile (or as crazy) as anyone else. Just like there are gangs with Tamils, there are east Asian gangs (I've only ever seen a Viet one), black gangs, white gangs - and the ever so heartwarming, multicultural gang (I've had a few run-ins with these). In general, this shit happens, and it's silly to only get mad when you see it coming from a particular ethnicity.


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nice :lol cricket hooligans . I have also seen multicultural gnags they are so awesome. most of them were just high school kid who were too afraid to do anything but wanted to behave tough this is about 7 years ago. now a days it is very good.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

I'm an immigrant myself, try again. Came here 10 years ago, worked my way up.

Who gives a shit? Immigrants can dislike other immigrants. You're prone to making large sweeping generalizations and you've got a hang up about immigrants who "belong" to groups that you don't believe are as "well behaved" as yours. Conveniently, you never make the same generalizations about the immigrant group you identify with.

again google Tamil gang Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, you name it.

No thanks.

 

[Ripclawe]

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/08/11/1772121/tamil-migrant-ship-nears-canada.html

TORONTO -- Canadian authorities said Wednesday that they will intercept a ship of asylum seekers from Sri Lanka before it reaches the coast because the passengers may include people Canada considers terrorists.

The ship is reported to be within 200 miles (322 kilometers) of Canada's Pacific coast province of British Columbia, said Chris McCluskey, a spokesman for Public Safety Minister Vic Toews.

He said the ship would be intercepted.

Canada is home to about 300,000 Tamils, one of the largest such populations outside Sri Lanka and India. And while the nation has the reputation of being receptive to refugees, it has become more vigilant against unwanted immigrants, including criminals and extremists.

The Thai cargo ship MV Sun Sea is expected to reach the Strait of Juan de Fuca off Vancouver island late Thursday or early Friday. Between 400 and 500 people are believed to be on board.

"A vessel is approaching the shores of British Columbia, and is within the 200 mile limit. We will ensure that everyone on board is appropriately scrutinized to protect the safety and security of Canadians," McCluskey said in a statement e-mailed to The Associated Press.

Toews had said Monday there was reason to believe members of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, or Tamil Tigers, are on board. Canada has labeled the Tamil Tigers as a terrorist group since 2006.

Toews said the Tamil Tigers have used suicide bombings against civilians in Sri Lanka, as well as extortion and intimidation to raise funds within Canada's Tamil community.

The Tigers fought a civil war for a quarter of a century in Sri Lanka seeking a state independent of the ruling Sinhalese majority. The Sri Lankan conflict ended in May 2009 after a massive government operation against the Tigers.

The MV Sun Sea reportedly approached Australia a few months ago but was turned away or feared it wouldn't be allowed to dock and turned toward Canada.

Last October, a ship carrying 76 Sri Lankan migrants was intercepted in Canadian waters after crossing the Pacific from Sri Lanka. The group on board the Ocean Lady claimed to be fleeing persecution.

But there were concerns some had links to the Tamil Tigers. The 76 Sri Lankan migrants from that ship have since been released and their refugee claims will be being processed over the next two years.

Canada is concerned it is becoming a target for human smuggling.

"Human smuggling and human trafficking are despicable crimes. They are both illegal and dangerous," McCluskey said. "While our government believes in offering protection to genuine refugees, it is imperative that we prevent supporters and members of a criminal or terrorist organization from abusing Canada's refugee system."

Vancouver-based immigration lawyer Dan McLeod said he's been asked by legal aid to act as duty counsel for some of the migrants to guide them through the initial stages of the process if they make refugee claims.

Representatives for the Canadian Tamil Congress are also on their way to Vancouver to assist the Tamils with translation services, lawyer referrals or any other help they require.

 

[Earthstrike]

I was from Scarborough before people started calling it "Scarbizzle" making it uncool to live here.

Fun story about Scarborough and Tamils, one day some associates of mine were pulling an overnight shift at work, and they said a bunch of Tamil guys pulled into the parking lot and started playing cricket at like... 3am. Whatever, they don't care, a few of the overnighters were Tamil and they could overhear these guys and tell that they weren't going to start any trouble - and they were kind of right.

Half an hour after they arrive, a van pulls up and like 6 guys file out and start beating on the cricketeers. Well that was a bad idea because they decided to do that karate style (no weapons) - the guys who were there first just grabbed their cricket bats and that's when the cops were called! Nobody got seriously hurt from what I heard, but getting hit with a cricket bat makes a loud noise.

Still, before my point gets skewed - this is the first instance I've heard of any sort of Tamil trouble, and it was second hand at that. I know many MANY Tamils (I live in Scarborough for fucks sake) and they are as docile (or as crazy) as anyone else. Just like there are gangs with Tamils, there are east Asian gangs (I've only ever seen a Viet one), black gangs, white gangs - and the ever so heartwarming, multicultural gang (I've had a few run-ins with these). In general, this shit happens, and it's silly to only get mad when you see it coming from a particular ethnicity.





You need to track down some trade in deals for me, son! They've all stopped for the last few weeks =/.

Just a wild guess here, but this wouldn've happened to have occurred at kennedy and mcnicoll would it?

 

[Firestorm]

canova
Banned

lol when did this happen?

And I'm for taking those without Tiger links in as refugees and turning those proven to have Tiger ties right the fuck back.

 

[Doytch]

They docked.

Whether or not they're terrorists, where they're from, if they're sick - none of that makes a difference to me. We have rules for immigrations, rules for refugee status, and letting people flout them like this is ridiculous. We let this happen once before, and all of sudden we have another boat five times the size breaking the rules. Seize the ship and charter a return trip.

Hilariously retarded that supporters of every party are against this, but the Tories are just going on ahead. I'm honestly not even sure how they can call themselves "Conservatives" anymore.

 

[winjet81]

They docked.

Whether or not they're terrorists, where they're from, if they're sick - none of that makes a difference to me. We have rules for immigrations, rules for refugee status, and letting people flout them like this is ridiculous. We let this happen once before, and all of sudden we have another boat five times the size breaking the rules. Seize the ship and charter a return trip.

Hilariously retarded that supporters of every party are against this, but the Tories are just going on ahead. I'm honestly not even sure how they can call themselves "Conservatives" anymore.

Welcome to Canada: refugee claimants are protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and are granted due process before a decision is made regarding their applications.

Not saying it's right, just saying that's how it is.

 

[EvilMario]

Welcome to Canada: refugee claimants are protected under the Canadian Charter of Rights and are granted due process before a decision is made regarding their applications.

Not saying it's right, just saying that's how it is.

Of course, if we did not allow them to dock, ala Australia, we wouldn't be bound to the Canadian Charter of Rights, or UN Convention on Refugees.

Always a thin line to walk when you have a group claiming asylum and another group calling them terrorist. Hopefully those without LTTE connections will be allowed to stay, and those with connections and anything resembling human trafficking will actually be held accountable. Although I have my doubts about Ottawa growing a pair to do that.

 

[SmokyDave]

Of all the laws to break, immigration laws are the ones that seem to go largely unpunished.

 

[Deku]

Hilariously retarded that supporters of every party are against this, but the Tories are just going on ahead. I'm honestly not even sure how they can call themselves "Conservatives" anymore.

The opposition parties take on weasel status. They oppose everything the government does. This includes the Conservative party when they were in opposition.

'all the other parties' opposing something means it's a good PR stunt.

 

[lunarworks]

Always a thin line to walk when you have a group claiming asylum and another group calling them terrorist. Hopefully those without LTTE connections will be allowed to stay, and those with connections and anything resembling human trafficking will actually be held accountable. Although I have my doubts about Ottawa growing a pair to do that.

Nah, even those with Tiger connections will be allowed to stay. It seems that unless you're from South America or Western Europe, or try to do it officially, you'll have zero problem getting into and staying in Canada.

I don't have a problem with people leaving their old land to escape their troubles. It's when they bring their troubles here that bothers me.

 

[Archer]

Of all the laws to break, immigration laws are the ones that seem to go largely unpunished.

Very true. Its very hard to get criminal immigrants exported out of Canada. Ironically enough, its harder to get into Canada legally vs. through refugee status.

 

[lethial]

Welcome to Canaduh, come on in!

 

[crazy monkey]

Very true. Its very hard to get criminal immigrants exported out of Canada. Ironically enough, its harder to get into Canada legally vs. through refugee status.

oi agree with that people i know have great experience and education are not here for years after they file application.

 

[Doytch]

The opposition parties take on weasel status. They oppose everything the government does. This includes the Conservative party when they were in opposition.

'all the other parties' opposing something means it's a good PR stunt.

I said "supporters of" the parties. As in regular, voting Canadians. I normally try to stay away from the comments sections of websites like the G&M and CBC, but nearly everyone there is against this. I can't begin to imagine what the NP comments are like.