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Tamils shut down Gardiner! (pg. 13)
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| PIV |
| Too early, they thought it was the long weekend. |
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| LiANG |
| quote: | Originally posted by DigiNut
We are talking about the Tamil Tigers, a well-known terrorist group. I don't think that any of the things said in this thread have even scratched the surface of just how rotten to the core this group really is.
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yes... the LTTE were responsible for assasinating India's PM Rajiv Gandhi in the early 90's and a number of Presidents in Sri Lanka, AlQaeida style as a matter of fact :D ... no wonder they've yet to receive any support from world leaders. Growing up in India, I was always under the impression that the LTTE was a terrorist organization, so it took me by surprise seeing the local Tamil's strong and blatant support for a terror organization.
As much as I'd like to see some humanitarian assistance for the innocent civilians caught in this conflict back in Sri Lanka, I am outraged by the disruption caused to the city and wouldn't support the LTTE for a sec.. The tactics employed by the protesters just shows the terrorist mentality of the LTTE. Its ridiculous how children and women are being used as shields during the protests, which is similar to LTTE's tacticts in using innocent civillians as shields in the conflict back in Sri Lanka. |
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| TheVrk |
| quote: | Originally posted by Special K
lol I was watching this live on CP24
ing gypsies
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| LiANG |
| quote: | Originally posted by ********
majority Sinhalese and "minority Tamils"
THis is a classic case of "our values arn't the same" and we arn't getting equal rights.
If the Sinhalese offered equal treatment of the Tamils then most of these issues woulnd't have developed but this situation plays classically around the world time and time again.
If racsism and discrimination reign from the government one can only expect those who are treated as second class citizens to someday stand up for the right to life liberty and happiness.
". In 1949, with the concurrence of the leaders of the Ceylon Tamils, the UNP government disenfranchised the Indian Tamil plantation workers."
"status of Sinhala and Tamil as official languages - Bandaranaike replaced English with Sinahala Only as the official language"
1983: the voters list which contained the exact addresses of Tamils, the Tamil community faced a backlash from Sinhalese rioters including the destruction of shops, homes and savage beatings. During these riots the government did nothing to control the mob. Conservative government estimates put the death toll at 400[16], while the real death toll is believed to be around 3000[17]. Also around 18,000 Tamil homes and 5,000 homes were destroyed, with 150,000 leaving the country resulting in a Tamil Diaspora in Canada, UK, Australia and other western countries.
IF YOU GREW UP IN INDIA WHERE THEY WERE CONSIDERED TERRORISTS HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN YOUR OWN GOVERNMENT PROVIDING MATERIAL SUPPORT?
India started getting deeply involved in the ethnic conflict. A convoy sent by India was stopped in Sri Lankan waters by the Sri Lankan Navy and the Indian Air Force retaliated with an air drop of supplies onto the Jaffna peninsula. |
ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT THE 80'S? :confused:
India was in good terms with the LTTE back in the 60's to 80's, although it was entirely politically motivated. There is a large population of Tamils living in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. India supporting the LTTE with what you call 'material support' during the 70's or 80's was largely to win votes of these Tamils living in India during election and to contain separatist sentiment in Tamil Nadu.
The LTTE has been a banned organization in India since the early 90's. LTTE's current chief, V Prabhakaran, whose photo you see brandished at these protests, is wanted in Sri Lanka and India for his role in the assassination of PM Rajiv Gandhi, leaders in Sri Lanka, crimes against humanity, organized crime and other terror activities |
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| Jayx1 |
They are back at it again today. Did Toronto police forget where they store the tear gas?
You swear on Richmond St and they beat your ass. Block major roads and highways? No problem from the police and Liberal leaders will pander to you!
Only in Can-a-DUH! |
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| Aleksandra |
Poll on CP24 website
How are the local Tamil protests affecting your views of the conflict in Sri Lanka?
It's making me more aware of the issue 37%
It's turning me off issue due to local traffic disruptions 60%
Undecided 3%
http://www.cp24.com/ |
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| ÖZmözis |
| quote: | Originally posted by infinity HiGH
I agree with everyone else. How dare they inconvenience my life! They should go protest in a forest or something. Or just go back to Sri Lanka and get raped and tortured like the rest of their people. Same with the Jews and Palestinians....and Indians, for that matter. Especially the Indians. They definitely need to go back to where ever it is they're from.
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Are you aware of all the other civil wars taking place around the world today?
They can protest all they want, but they should keep in mind the rest of the population also living here. They want respect, but the won't be getting any with stunts like this. I lost all respect after hearing that they were using children and youth to keep the cops from using force. What gives them the right to act like douchbags using kids as leverage to push cops around and throw police bikes around. Not sure whats so peaceful about that. |
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| Skipper |
Clever tactic bringing the kids. The kids have been part of the protests the entire time, and it's kept things peaceful I expect.
I'm not sure how I feel about this. Nothing exciting ever happens in Toronto, so I find this kind of interesting. Good for them for bringing attention to their cause by disrupting every one else - it's certainly the main reason I've learned anything about the situation. While their tactics may not necessarily win votes, it's drawing attention to the issue.
Poor people stuck in traffic, wah wah wah. Cry me a river. |
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| ÖZmözis |
| quote: | Originally posted by Skipper
Poor people stuck in traffic, wah wah wah. Cry me a river. |
So if you were stuck in traffic for 3 hours and it completely ruined your night. Would you feel the same way? |
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| Yohan |
| quote: | Originally posted by Skipper
Clever tactic bringing the kids. The kids have been part of the protests the entire time, and it's kept things peaceful I expect.
I'm not sure how I feel about this. Nothing exciting ever happens in Toronto, so I find this kind of interesting. Good for them for bringing attention to their cause by disrupting every one else - it's certainly the main reason I've learned anything about the situation. While their tactics may not necessarily win votes, it's drawing attention to the issue.
Poor people stuck in traffic, wah wah wah. Cry me a river. |
for me, the tamil situation has become secondary issue now
this is about whether civil disobedience and whether this ILLEGAL MOB gets away with breaking the law |
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| E2EK1EL |
| Really annoyed at the Tamil's now ... that was pretty "cheap" to block off the cops. |
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Originally posted by ÖZmözis
So if you were stuck in traffic for 3 hours and it completely ruined your night. Would you feel the same way? |
+1
some responces just a draw a :rolleyes: from me
they should stick to protesting by Queens Park area, as everyone else keeps it there |
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