Anti-Semitism rising in Canada; hate crimes skyrocketing

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Even Canada is not immune to hate.:(

http://mensnewsdaily.com/archive/newswire/news2004/0304/031704-canada.htm

<A report released last week by the League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada indicates that anti-Semitism in Canada is on the rise and that reported anti-Semitic incidents have doubled during the period of 2001 to 2003.

The annual "Audit of Antisemitic Incidents" also indicates several disturbing trends including an increase in the number of "hate rock concerts" featuring musicians espousing Nazi principals, an increase in incidents perpetrated by Canadians of Mid-East decent against Jewish citizens, and the apparent alliance between Nazi and Mid-Eastern groups in instigating orchestrated actions against Jews.

" the past few years, the bar has been raised on what victims themselves, as well as society in general, are prepared to tolerate," said Rochelle Wilner, National President of B'nai Brith Canada. "A process of desensitization, both within and outside the Jewish community, has meant that what was once seen as offensive and unacceptable is now being viewed as less serious and even routine. Visibly orthodox Jews in particular have come to view such harassment as inevitable."

In total, 584 incidents were reported to B'nai Brith Canada's League for Human Rights in 2003, which represents an overall increase of 27.2% over the previous year. The 459 reported incidents in 2002 represented a 60% increase over the previous year (2001). The total number of incidents per year has been steadily increasing over the last decade. From 2001 to 2003, the number of reported incidents has doubled.>

[leftyandproud]

1. no! don't say anything bad about canada!!

It won't get any response on DU.

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2. ?

n/t

[freeforall]

3. Unfortunately...

we do have our share of racism and ethnic hatred. It's just not nearly as prominent as in the US. No matter what country a person lives in, they can expect to have it. People are people. I don't agree with it personally - I think it's stupid, but Canada is not immune.

I do notice though, that our country is not focused on politics, politics, politics day and night. We're not given to making it the central focus in the country. Most of us do try to accept all people for who they are and work together. Must be the socialist leanings.

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4. Canada is a paragon of tolerance

It has some problems but it is the most tolerant nation on Earth.

[Dark Angel]

5. I think Jamaica is the most tolerant nation on Earth

Jamaica, mon. ;-)