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terrorists arrested in TO (pg. 14)
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| StereoPrincess |
There may be more arrests made (good!).
And the targets looked like they included not just Toronto targets (CN Tower, and CSIS headquarters) but Ottawa also, as in, Parliament Hill!
Like come on. Why can't the good Muslims take care of these bad ones themselves. They are the largest religion on the face of the earth.
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/...32be896&k=89471 |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| I'm just happy they were caught before any more damage could be done. |
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| Moral Hazard |
not quite
off by about a billion. |
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| adi26 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Moral Hazard
not quite
off by about a billion. |
This is not true. Its a well known fact that Islam is the most popular religion in the world... |
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| StereoPrincess |
| quote: | Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
I'm just happy they were caught before any more damage could be done. |
that's a good way to think of it, but that only means they stopped this big one, let's hope they can stop the next big one.
I still can't believe that a large proportion of the ones caught were young people. Early 20s?? Like younger than me. I could not imagine ever being in a frame of mind to actually be involved in something like this.
When I was 21, that would have been the last thing on my mind. |
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| Abercrombie |
Leaders vow to root out extremism
This is exactly what I was hoping for earlier. For far too long leaders have been turning their shoulders on fanaticists, and it is good that they are starting to look at the inside, instead of frequently blaming the outside (governments, racism, etc.). Unfortunately not all leaders such as Aly Hindy will follow suit. |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
that's a good way to think of it, but that only means they stopped this big one, let's hope they can stop the next big one.
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Just trying to stay as positive as possible in a situation like this.
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
When I was 21, that would have been the last thing on my mind. |
+1, I AM 21 (soon to be 22 on June 22nd!!) but I'm with you...this type of stuff is definatly the last thing on my mind. |
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| zokissima |
| quote: | | You who worship along side the radicals are Canada's first line of defence. Defence of this society is EVERY Canadian's primary obligation. The population at large will not forgive those that fail in their obligation and those who have the first opportunity will also receive the first blame for their failures. |
I agree. I won't get into any of the past posts regarding the insinuation or defense of Islam. I think that in this country, the defense and safety of our citizenry is EVERY person's FIRST obligation. It comes before your country of origin, and it comes before your faith. If you don't like it leave. One comment was made here that everyone was allowed to practice whatever they wished so far as it fell to within the confines of the law. I find this a very limited comment. Individuals here can practice their own religions and beliefs, but they should do it within the confines of their own home and family. I immigrated here, but I try to give back, live by a moral code, and not impose my beliefs on others. Those unwilling to show some extra steps SHOULD not be here. I have to admit this news really disturbed me, but we have to find a way to deal with this, and deal with it in a completely different manner then the states, lest we all fall into paranoia, which in turn will only make matters worse. These people should be lynched. Why should we show them any kind of leniency or recognise their own rights? Were my rights being respected by their plans?
I found myself really anticipating this thread, to see what people will say. I guess it was only natural that it would become a fight of theologies. I personally think that arguing for or against some religion is useless and stupid. I don't argue the virtues of Christianity to anyone. I keep it to myself, and I think all other practicing religious individuals should do the same. I don't want to see certain things in this society, and yet because it is within the confines of the law, its here. That's just taking unfair advantage of the rights of this nation. |
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| zokissima |
| quote: | Originally posted by adi26
This is not true. Its a well known fact that Islam is the most popular religion in the world... |
Where exactly do you get this? |
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| 7-4-7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by loca
I don't agree with that actually. I have the hardest time at customs every time i come back to Canada from Belgium (or wherever i was at). I get asked 2 million questions, when was i last here, why i left, what am i doing here, who am i living with, what does my boyfriend do, where does he work, etc etc.
I always have this huge fear they won't let me in, they're so damn tough to get by. Really scary. |
Yeah neither I, everytime i have gone through Canadian customs it has been a supreme pain in the ass...american customs is a formality.
Jay has a way of saying something, in the hopes that no one will call him on it. |
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| 7-4-7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by adi26
This is not true. Its a well known fact that Islam is the most popular religion in the world... |
yeah no. Not true, at all, one bit, Nada, zilch zero. |
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| starsearcher |
| quote: | Six of 17 terror suspects charged with bomb offences
Last updated Jun 5 2006 02:46 PM EDT
CBC News
Six of 17 suspects arrested over the weekend in connection with an alleged plot to bomb Ontario targets have been charged with planning to cause a deadly explosion.
The charges, released Monday morning, reveal that Fahim Ahmad, Zakaria Amara, Asad Ansari, Shareef Abdelhaleen, Qayyum Abdul Jamal and Saad Khalid have been accused of the most serious charges in the alleged plot.
If convicted, they faces sentences of life in prison.
All of the suspects have been charged with offences under the Anti-terrorism Act, which was passed by Parliament months after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the U.S.
Twelve of the men have been charged with knowingly participating, directly or indirectly, in the activity of a terrorist group.
Those charges relate to activities in Mississauga, Ont., Toronto and the Township of Ramara, which is located about 150 kilometres north of Toronto.
Three of the suspects have been charged with importing firearms and prohibited ammunition, and supplying prohibited weapons.
Ten of the men are charged with engaging in terrorism-related training. Residents in Ramara reported hearing gunshots from an area where men were seen dressed in camouflage gear.
All 17 of the accused will appear in court Tuesday for a bail hearing.
Focus on Qayyum Abdul Jamal
Jamal, 43, is a member of the Al-Rhman Islamic Centre in Mississauga who reportedly has made fiery speeches and holds extreme views about Islam.
He is believed to have been a mentor for the young people who were arrested in the investigation.
Tarek Fatah, a spokesman for the Muslim Canadian Congress, said Jamal was part of a mosque that originally belonged to a group of moderate Muslims but "was taken over."
Imam Qamrul Khanson told the Associated Press the language of Jamal's Friday night prayers had a more strident tone than other prayer leaders', but there was never any talk of terrorism or violence. |
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