Not Rex: Terrorists, traffickers and Tamil Tigers? Oh my…

Shawn Syms, this week’s Not Rex, asks: what can be done about Public Safety Minister Vic Toews’ irrational fear of boats?

Toews insists the MV Sun Sea, which arrived on the B.C. coast last Thursday carrying just under 500 Tamil refugee claimants, is full of terrorists and human smugglers. But neither recent history nor reliable intelligence seem to back up his claims.

 

Alex Samur

Alex Samur

Alexandra Samur was rabble.ca’s managing editor from 2010 to 2012, books and blogs editor from 2007 to 2012. Alex’s career in independent media spans more than a decade and includes stints...