Member of Canadian Forces Arrested in incident at Rideau Hall
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Oldgateboatdriver
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FJAG said:
Was that English ???
Sorry! I'm French and didn't recognize the language being used. :dunno:
Ever since FJAG mentioned it in regards to the arrest of the Native "Chief" incident in Alberta, I actually wrote - in detail - to that media watchdog twice.
Not to be a Karen, but when it becomes quite clear that the media is deliberately misinforming the the public either via information they know to be untrue, or narrating incidents in a very biased and dishonest way, or withholding relevant information.
For example, the incident mentioned above... when the Edmonton Journal released the video, that's all they did. They released the entire dashcam video from beginning to end, with no narration, and allowed the public to see for themselves what happened. CTV and Global both showed approximately 6 to 10 seconds of the incident, and narrated it along the lines of "Native man beaten for expired license plate" - which, as we saw in the full video, wasn't remotely the case.
In regards to this incident, the media is now entertaining and actively insinuating that racism somehow played a factor, and if the individual wasn't caucasion, there would have been violence.
Not only is that incredibly insulting to the members who responded extremely professionally, but it contributes to the public perception of a problem that - in this case - doesn't exist.
Facts...
- Individual showed up in a vehicle at a location where he thought the PM would be.
- Individual drove his vehicle into the gates.
- Individual had a firearm in the vehicle.
- Individual cooperated with law enforcement when they arrived
- Individual did not point firearm at law enforcement, or physically fight with law enforcement, during incident
- Individual was taken into custody, after a verbal discussion, and subsequently charged appropriately
^^ The above is based on my understanding, and I may very well be wrong on something. ^^
To suggest that it would have gone down differently if the person had a darker skin colour is insulting, presumptuous, and dishonest. And, in my opinion, extremely unprofessional for the leader of a major political party to be suggesting.
Although I will admit, as someone who has not had to endure racism, I will admit that perhaps Mr. Singh's life experience would genuinely have him believe that what he's saying is true.
After the incident occurred in Alberta, the PM and a variety of the big players in Ottawa said they were 'quite disturbed by what they saw'. Until, ofcourse, they saw the full video - where they all magically went silent.
How hard is it to say "I'd like to see the video in full before commenting." ?? And, once they were embarrassed by jumping to conclusions in regards to that situation, why would they not learn about commenting on this one?
When it comes to this particular incident, I don't think race had anything to do with it. And shame on Mr. Singh for insinuating that the members would have been less professional based on someone's skin colour. :2c:
Not to be a Karen, but when it becomes quite clear that the media is deliberately misinforming the the public either via information they know to be untrue, or narrating incidents in a very biased and dishonest way, or withholding relevant information.
For example, the incident mentioned above... when the Edmonton Journal released the video, that's all they did. They released the entire dashcam video from beginning to end, with no narration, and allowed the public to see for themselves what happened. CTV and Global both showed approximately 6 to 10 seconds of the incident, and narrated it along the lines of "Native man beaten for expired license plate" - which, as we saw in the full video, wasn't remotely the case.
In regards to this incident, the media is now entertaining and actively insinuating that racism somehow played a factor, and if the individual wasn't caucasion, there would have been violence.
Not only is that incredibly insulting to the members who responded extremely professionally, but it contributes to the public perception of a problem that - in this case - doesn't exist.
Facts...
- Individual showed up in a vehicle at a location where he thought the PM would be.
- Individual drove his vehicle into the gates.
- Individual had a firearm in the vehicle.
- Individual cooperated with law enforcement when they arrived
- Individual did not point firearm at law enforcement, or physically fight with law enforcement, during incident
- Individual was taken into custody, after a verbal discussion, and subsequently charged appropriately
^^ The above is based on my understanding, and I may very well be wrong on something. ^^
To suggest that it would have gone down differently if the person had a darker skin colour is insulting, presumptuous, and dishonest. And, in my opinion, extremely unprofessional for the leader of a major political party to be suggesting.
Although I will admit, as someone who has not had to endure racism, I will admit that perhaps Mr. Singh's life experience would genuinely have him believe that what he's saying is true.
After the incident occurred in Alberta, the PM and a variety of the big players in Ottawa said they were 'quite disturbed by what they saw'. Until, ofcourse, they saw the full video - where they all magically went silent.
How hard is it to say "I'd like to see the video in full before commenting." ?? And, once they were embarrassed by jumping to conclusions in regards to that situation, why would they not learn about commenting on this one?
When it comes to this particular incident, I don't think race had anything to do with it. And shame on Mr. Singh for insinuating that the members would have been less professional based on someone's skin colour. :2c:
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Quick court appearance today - back @ month's end ....
As always, nothing proven in court yet, presumption of innocence until convicted via due process.
Blackadder1916
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Update: sentenced to six years, minus time served. Lifetime firearms prohibition. The judge characterized it, correctly, as an ‘armed attack on our government’.
I’m glad this is now done with and nobody was hurt.
I’m glad this is now done with and nobody was hurt.
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Extremist groups ‘actively recruiting’ military and police, Canadian intelligence report warns - National | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian government threat assessment cited 17 examples of recruitment in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Germany and New Zealand by extremist groups.
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Far-right extremist groups are “actively recruiting” past and present members of the military and police, according to a declassified Canadian intelligence report obtained by Global News.
The report cited 17 examples in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Germany and New Zealand which “illustrate the intersections and relationships between ideologically motivated violent extremism and uniformed personnel.”
Six of the cases involved members of the Canadian military or reserves.
“IMV extremist groups actively recruiting uniformed personnel,” Canadian government threat assessment said. IMV is the acronym for Ideologically Motivated Violence.
Cannot say I'm surprised at all.
Weinie
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Ouch.Seeing as six years is federal time, it might lend a different slant to his previous venture with Grindhouse Meats and Ring of Fire sausage.
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What's old is new again.Extremist groups ‘actively recruiting’ military and police, Canadian intelligence report warns - National | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian government threat assessment cited 17 examples of recruitment in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Germany and New Zealand by extremist groups.
Cannot say I'm surprised at all.
lenaitch
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I doubt it (he said knowing nothing of the military justice system). He was charged by civilian authorities and processes through a civilian court.
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