Harper says he'll unveil legislation this week that allows victims of sue terrorists in Canadian courts. Of course that doesn't mean much unless you first define "terrorist." And there's the problem.
When it comes to terrorists we in the West have often played both sides of the street. To do that, we simply label our terrorists as "freedom fighters." That's how Ronald Reagan was able to run money under the table to the Nicaraguan Contras, as bloodthirsty a bunch of terrorists as they come.
I figure Harper's gang will come out with a pretty blunt instrument that lets them decide which variety of shit stinks when you step in it.
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I hope that will allow Arabs to sue Israelis for terrorizing them in their respective homelands.
And just what do you think the chances of that might be?
Legislation should apply equally.
By the way Reagan carried out similar dealings with Iran as with Nicaraguan Contras. God damned hypocrites.
It should definitely include anti-choice terrorists and the groups that provide support and incitement to violent extremists.
This strikes me as the kind of legislation that makes great headlines, but is immensely troubling once one starts looking for details.
of course without looking at the details myself I can only assume.
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