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I can only begin to imagine what people who are being tortured are going through. But like I said I can only imagine. sarah beckman , Waterloo ,ON December 20, 2005 |
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Evert Hoogers ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Bozica Costigliola ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Maria Schnurr ,
Ottawa, Canada December 20, 2005 |
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I'd like to think as a Canadian that if I were held in a foreign land and subjected to unfair, inhumane treatment, that my government would get me home safely and quickly. But Bill Sampson has let us all know that's not necessarily the case. Let's change that. Please show that Canadians will exert whatever power possible to prevent what happened to Bill Sampson (and others we don't even know about) from happening in the future. We owe it to each other to treat each other humanely and with true justice, around the world. Alexandra Yanofsky , Halifax, Nova Scotia December 20, 2005 |
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Yves Hénault ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Bonnie Harnden ,
December 20, 2005 |
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Dave Constable ,
Toronto December 20, 2005 |
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Canada must stand full square and shoulder to shoulder with those opposing torture, at a time when the moral compass is becoming disoriented. Dr. Peter Stockdale , Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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George Irish ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Ratification is a sign of commitment to real action not simply words. Please, don't give us this excuse that we heard so often in the past, that you couldn't get the approval of all the Provinces and Territories. This is Federal Jurisdication Mr. Martin. Jean- Claude Parrot , 2083 Lauzon, Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Tim Armstrong ,
Vancouver December 20, 2005 |
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We're supposed to be leading on these issues. We need to do more to protect Human Rights! Mike Gifford , Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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It's important that this instrument be signed, more so given the recent concerns about Canada's knowledge of US rendition of Canadian citizens, and the apparent use of our airports in transporting CIA captives to sites where torture may have been taking place. Joe Murray , Toronto December 20, 2005 |
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During this time when the use of torture seems to be increasing, it is imperative that Canada make a strong statement in opposition to such treatment. Lynn Hunter , Victoria, B.C. December 20, 2005 |
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Aidan Macdonald ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Steven Staples ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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Michael Lynk ,
University of Western Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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Dawn Robichaud ,
Saint John N.B. December 20, 2005 |
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Mary Hasselgren ,
Sidney B.C. December 20, 2005 |
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I believe that as a country who is so lucky to have a government that promotes freedom and equality, has a responsibility to the global community to put forth whatever means necessary to protecting those same liberties we enjoy every day that others do not have. We must set an example for others to follow. Please do this. Alicia Langston , Maple, Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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Paul Constable ,
Toronto, Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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Canada must ratify OPCAT. I urge you, Mr. Martin, to publically make your commitment o do so at the earliest possible moment. Michael Call , Ottawa, Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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I was present during the public hearings attending the recent bail application process for Security Certificate detainee Mohamed Harkat. In the course of this hearing, I heard a Crown lawyer arguing strenuously that deporting someone to a country where they are "likely" to face torture is not definitively prohibited. He argued this in support of the practice. It was bone-chilling. Canada must take every step to close every loop-hole and ensure that our government apparatus has nothing to do with torture or its proceeds, and refuses to hand over individuals to the US or other governments which are known to sponsor torture (directly or otherwise). Kevin Skerrett , Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Beverley Carrick ,
Canmore, AB December 20, 2005 |
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Maureen Hollingworth ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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I hope Canadian representatives in Haiti are not found to be guilty of torture. Ken Doyle , Vancouver, B.C. December 20, 2005 |
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Des Garvey ,
Nepean, ON K2R 1E3 December 20, 2005 |
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I support the call of Amnesty for action on the part of Canadian government and ratify the Optional Protocol Mohamed Tohti , mississauga December 20, 2005 |
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Torture is a means of oppression, a method to demonstrate power over a group. An oppressed people or group will always act out against the oppressor; it may take some time but it will happen. And why should we descend to the levels of the barbarians when we are dealing with barbarians.
-- Civilization is rational; barbarism is irrational. Derik Tam , Toronto December 20, 2005 |
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Leonard Angel ,
Vancouver December 20, 2005 |
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Micki McCune ,
Surrey, BC December 20, 2005 |
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Canada must act responsibly and be seen to act responsibly in human rights, at home and abroad. Janet Hudgins , Vancouver December 20, 2005 |
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Michael To ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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suzanne spiteri ,
brampton, Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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Kathy Clarke ,
Toronto December 20, 2005 |
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Don Armstrong ,
Victoria, BC December 20, 2005 |
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David Jackman ,
Ottawa, ON December 20, 2005 |
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Susan Stout ,
Vancouver December 20, 2005 |
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Matt Taft ,
Trenton, ON December 20, 2005 |
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Terry Langley ,
Oakville, Ontario December 20, 2005 |
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Victoria Marie ,
Vancouver December 20, 2005 |
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Torture, whether physical or mental, does not work! Carol Greene , Beaconsfield, QC December 20, 2005 |
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President, World Federalist Foundation of Canada Peter Howard Bailey , Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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David Gustav Fraser ,
Toronto December 20, 2005 |
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Death is inevitable and every body will die, no matter how sad or even tragic the event may be. By contrast, torture is not something that anyone shoudl ever need suffer. It is not in the natural order. It is one of the most vile aberrations of mankind. Barbara Scales , Montreal December 20, 2005 |
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Let this be a "Mandatory" Protocol for Canada! Ruth di Giovanni , Montreal, Quebec December 20, 2005 |
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David Alper ,
winnipeg December 20, 2005 |
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Cynthia King ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Barbara Popel ,
Ottawa December 20, 2005 |
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Harriet Williams ,
Vancouver BC December 20, 2005 |
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Alison Neilson ,
Toronto December 20, 2005 |
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Ken Luckhardt ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Canada has a leadership role to play in ensuring that OPCAT is ratified domestically and internationally. Prime Minister Matrin, ratify OPCAT to make Canada as humane country. Shukria Dini , Bosaaso, Somalia December 21, 2005 |
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As Canadians, I believe we all want to feel & be seen to be real, true international "good guys"---whole-hearted mediators and true supporters of U.N. world peacekeeping. Signing the United Nations Convention against Torture has to be a total Canadian MUST! And a PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT (2005) FROM CANADA TO THE WORLD. Tammie & Greg McCay , Vancouver, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Barbara Cullen ,
Vancouver, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Barry & Edith Hemenway ,
New Westminster December 21, 2005 |
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Our humanity is judged by our deeds and not by political expedience. To not act on this vital issue is to fail humanity. Ian Jones , Melbourne, Australia December 21, 2005 |
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Chris Mark ,
Surrey, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Chris Green ,
Savona, B.C. Canada, V0K 2J0 December 21, 2005 |
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Syd Baumel ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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As a psychotherapist working directly with survivors of torture, I hope that we can work together to prevent the abuse in the first instance. David Woodbury , Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Lorraine Michael ,
St. John's, NL, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Prof. Maydianne Andrade ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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There is no time in recent decades when it was more important for Canada to take a firm stand against all forms of torture. David Wurfel , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is not only inhumane, it's also unreliable. People will say anything the torturers want to hear. Canada must not allow itself to be drawn into condoning such barbarism to placate a powerful neighbour whose paranoia is seriously limiting democracy in its own country. david and alma norman , ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Jan de Graaf ,
Aylesford, NS December 21, 2005 |
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Jessie Davidson ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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rita thompson ,
Oakville December 21, 2005 |
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Laurie McGowan ,
Mochelle, NS, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Let us be a voice for those who cannot be heard Dorothea Hughes , Windsor Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Barb Harnden ,
Cobourg, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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The fact that this open letter is written is itself a reflection of a terrible situation - not at all civilized. E. Nicholas Aplin , Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Kate Farrell ,
Milton, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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There is no "other side" to torture. It can therefore never be justified. William Van Ree , Scarborough December 21, 2005 |
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Yolanda Dorrington ,
Waterloo, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Diane Beckett ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Soraya Patel ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Susan Towndrow ,
Cornwall, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Anne Laven ,
Moncton December 21, 2005 |
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Andrew Kittle ,
Guelph, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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There is quite simply no justification for the mental or physical abuse of detainees and prisoners. It adds little or nothing to the effectiveness of interogation and demeans all citizens whose officials engage in such behaviour. Gerald Ohlsen , Ottawa, ON December 21, 2005 |
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There is no middle ground on this issue nor should there be any equivocation on your part: either you stand up as the leader of a democratic nation that opposes torture or you will be viewed as no less barbaric than the leaders of such countries as Syria and North Korea. For all our sakes, Mr. Prime Minister, do the right thing. Philip Bishop , USA December 21, 2005 |
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Mark Rosenfeld ,
Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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John Dillon ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Sylvie Perras ,
Gatineau, Québec December 21, 2005 |
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Rachel Warden ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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sean odell ,
St. Marys, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Rose Freitas ,
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA December 21, 2005 |
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I am deeply concerned by the increasing tendency for Canada to turn a blind eye to the excesses of the U.S. in pursuit of its so called "war on terror". Please sign this Protocol to show the world we do not condone torture. Jo Wood , Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Nita Dunn ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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At times your governement had taken courageous and appropriate stands. It rejected joining the US Missile Defense Program, but unfortunately joined it under cover through NORAD, allowing use of radar systems in Canada. This time you should stand firm and strongly against torture even though the Bush Administration supports it, under another name. If you want my supprt now or in the future, you should act strongly to ratify this Protocol. Dr. Edwin E. Daniel , Edmonton, Alberta. December 21, 2005 |
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Linnae O. Bustin ,
Saint John, N.B. December 21, 2005 |
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Few things are as clear and undeniable as "there is never an acceptable reason for torture".
Therefore, Canada should not have any trouble ratifying this OPCAT protocol. Jan Heynen , Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Anita Sheth ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Colleen Malone ,
Ottawa, ON December 21, 2005 |
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June Ross ,
Nanaimo,British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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I have written several times to ask that Canadians support the Protocol against Torture as we are a peaceful nation of peoples who care about the humane treatment of our fellow human beings. Mavis DeGirolamo , Victoria December 21, 2005 |
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May Chiu ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Brad Liptrot ,
Windsor December 21, 2005 |
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Prime Minister, let's ratify the Optional Protocol and let's join the "decent" part of the world! Dennis and Margaret Zezula , R.R.#1, Warkworth, Ontario, K0K 3K0 December 21, 2005 |
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Je pense qu'il est grand temps que nos politiciens se prononcent sans ambiguité contre toute action contraire aux droits humains ou portant atteinte à la dignité humaine. Michel Mellinger , Gatineau (QC) Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Cynthia Wilkey ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Anna Willats ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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It is an unimaginable concept, torture in 2005! It happens, we know it, you know it, and the world knows it. As a citizen of Canada, an activist and a human being I urge you to be in the forefront as a nation to ensure the end of torture being practised around the world. I expect my country and its leaders to refuse to do business with any country that allows torture of their citizens to denounce any such actions and to take charge in leading the world to the end of these inhumane atrocities that are committed on a daily basis against men, women and children. I charge you with this demand, as the Prime Minister of Canada. The time for action is now. Cindy Poirier , Fredericton, NB December 21, 2005 |
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Canada should be a world leader in the fight against torture. We should not condone torture for any purposes, nor should we "contract out" toture to third countries willing to do dirty work of this nature. Frederika Rotter , Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Nina Kessler ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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May peace prevail all over the Earth. Laurie Cornell , Surrey, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Mary Byberg ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Margaret Keys ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Michelle Dorey ,
Kingston December 21, 2005 |
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Karen Yundt ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Leah Potter ,
Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Canada must buttress its international reputation as a fair, honest and safe country by opposing all hints of torture. Our country is beginning to slide into the odious behaviour of too many other nations. As a citizen I ask you to take all possible action to support this Protocol. K L Gunn , Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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As a person concerned about social justice for all, I urge you to assist in Canada's ratification of the Optional Protocol (OPCAT), as soon as possible. This is important to all people.
David L. Melville
B.A. (Hons. Criminology/Sociology), B.Sc., M.Ed. David L. Melville , Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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People who are being tortured will invariably confess to anything, whether it is true or not, in order to stop the torture. L.G. Shaw , Port Coquitlam, BC December 21, 2005 |
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E.T. O'Reilly ,
145 Seaton St., Toronto, ON M5A 2T2 December 21, 2005 |
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this is barbaric & should have went out with the dark ages, those who torchure will pay ! what you give out, you get back 100 fold ! krystle lynn , langley.b.c. canada December 21, 2005 |
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D W Arland ,
Surrey, B.C., Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Norton Parry ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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kimlee wong morrisseau ,
winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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How can we condemn others for the use of violence and coercion when we do not take action to stop it - at home and abroad. I encourage you to do all you can as a "Compassionate Canadian" to speak out on this issue. Susan Hurrell , Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Fred Michael ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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I am ashamed to realize the necessity of having to write this letter in 2005. Mary Mackie , Toronto ON December 21, 2005 |
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Doug Olthuis ,
Cavan, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Simon Threlkeld ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Maureen Leyland ,
Hamilton, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Sweet Pandora, Uncle Donald and truths of convenience
As legend goes there was a Greek lady by the name of Pandora who lived many centuries ago. She was in possession of a mysterious jar, but under strict orders that it was never to be opened. Predictably, overwhelmed by idle curiosity, she opened the jar and let evil out into the world. Pandora could be accused of being very irresponsible for not weighing the need to satisfy her curiosity against the possible consequences of opening the jar. Assuming she was a woman of some conscience she should have felt profound regret for her actions.
Now we have a modern variation of the legend that is hard fact though there are those that would like to pretend it is a fiction, and here too we can only wonder if Uncle Donald regrets his actions.
The story unfolds in the aftermath of 9/11. The US has declared war on terrorism and it seems that in apprehending terrorists no stone is to be left unturned and we learn, somewhat belatedly, that the gloves were to come off- in other words- orders were given directly from the US Secretary of Defense; Donald Rumsfeld that torture was to be used.
Then came the scandal at Abu Ghraib, and Guantanamo became a international human rights cause celebre. The term “extraordinary rendition” was coined as a process where by terrorist suspects are arbitrarily detained by the CIA, flown to secret sites around the world, held indefinitely and tortured.
Most recently it has been revealed that several Eastern European countries were used as sites as part of this international gulag. British cabinet ministers are alarmed at the possible political fallout as over 200 of these rendition flights stopped over on British soil.
Subsequently, US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice has been racing around Europe denying that the US uses torture, but the truth is out. Too make matters worse both her and Rumsfeld have a credibility problem as they have uttered innumerable falsehoods pertaining to the Iraq war.
When Uncle Donald took the lid off the torture jar he did not do it out of idle curiosity, but out of malice. And to be fair he had the tacit approval of colleagues. Like Pandora we might speculate as to whether he weighed the consequences especially the long term ones. For even though torture might serve an immediate purpose putting the lid back on the jar will prove more difficult.
Even if the US actually quit using torture at this moment would it be believed? -not likely. The suspicion will linger and will always be an historical blot. Tragically, the US has abrogated its right to lecture others on human rights.
It is one thing for countries of insignificance, like Iran and Syria to resort to torture as they are simply isolated internationally and become pariahs. But when the world’s singular superpower resorts to the same sort of behavior the reverberations are global and other countries are drawn into the web of tyranny.
Now these reverberations hit home here in Canada. The US is seeking the extradition of a Canadian citizen Abdullah Khadr as an alleged terrorist. Whether he is guilty or innocent is not the issue but whether he will receive fair treatment or be subjected to torture are persistent issues especially in the aftermath of the Maher Arar case.
Khadr’s history is a murky tale of international intrigue; no doubt a mixture of fact, fiction and half-truths. But even on a cursory reading some things don’t add up. He was held in Pakistan and then released to come to Canada. Pakistan is known to work closely with the US in the apprehension of terrorists. So the question arises why didn’t the US simply kidnap him in Pakistan as other suspects have been?
It has been suggested that Canada seek guarantees for Khadr’s treatment but under the circumstances it can justify not honouring the extradition at all. There is no practical means of ensuring that guarantees would be honoured and once extradited the situation would be beyond Ottawa’s control.
There is an abiding suspicion that many of the detainees at Quantanamo were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and their incarceration had more to do politics than justice. The US government had to be seen to be acting swiftly and decisively and the flouting of international law, legal rights and process, along with torture were handy expediencies. Oddly, none of the detainees has ever been brought to trial, and the reason they are still there may be because to release them would be a tacit admission of ill-advised expedience.
In dealing with these detainees the US is not only flouting international law, but its own laws.
If Khadr is extradited he could easily disappear into the gulag; the same one Maher Arar, just by being in the wrong place at the wrong time, was so fortunate as to escape.
The request to extradite Khadr comes at a difficult time in Canada US relations. US intransigence on a number of issues is part of the problem- not only with Canada but other allies. South of the 49th it will be seen by many as a loyalty test for an “uppity” Canada. North of the line it will be seen as a test of sovereignty and of political and judicial resolve, but ultimately it must be based on the law and the likelihood that Khadr is being sold into torture and legal limbo.
Canada has a less than exemplary record in defending the rights of its citizens. Especially now, our officialdom and political elite have a hard time differentiating between cooperation and capitulation. Truths of convenience are too easily manufactured and facile expediencies become a substitute for political and judicial resolve.
There is a growing momentum in the US for the Bush administration being held to account for its misdeeds, including possible impeachment proceedings. This is no time for Canada to become complicit in human rights violations.
At the bottom of Pandora’s jar was Hope-the one item that did not escape. We can hope there will a time soon when equilibrium, a renewed respect for the rule of law, and greater decency will return.
Robert Billyard , Langley BC December 21, 2005 |
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Murray D. Lumley ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Any information obtained by torture is unreliable. Principles flowing from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms recognize this. It is time we ratified the Protocol against Torture. Mary Truemner , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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It is time for Canada to lead the way in campaigning against torture and other forms of cruel and degrading treatment of prisoners everywhere. Linda Taffs , Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Janet Cleveland, Ph.D. ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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It is a widely-accepted fact the results of torture are unreliable. More important is the fact that torture demeans those it is inflicted on and dehumanises those who inflict it. Wendy Gichuru , St. Catharines December 21, 2005 |
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Élise Bourgeois-Guérin ,
Montréal December 21, 2005 |
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Naresh Manku ,
738, Grand Marais E; Windsor, Ont. December 21, 2005 |
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Jean-Michel Montbriand ,
Montréal December 21, 2005 |
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Howard ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Vernon Lillies ,
Moncton December 21, 2005 |
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Mohammad Hashemi ,
December 21, 2005 |
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Russell Fougere ,
Saint John December 21, 2005 |
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Dave ,
Abbey December 21, 2005 |
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Jeff Bennie ,
Orleans, Ont. December 21, 2005 |
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Treena Singh ,
Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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I fully support the content of this letter from Amnesty and join in the call for the Canadian Government to take a firm and positive stand against torture. Terri Jackman , Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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It is shameful to see nations discussing the use of torture in the 21st century. Please ensure that we as Canadians can take a stand against such regressive and inhuman practices. Aalya Ahmad , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Tim Quigley ,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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This is a long time coming in my respectful opinion. I fulling support the invoking of the Protocal to the United Nations Convention against Torture and other forms of Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. I think the subject protocal should be 'mandatory' for international relations. Government has no business exploiting it's near supreme powers to take advantage of 'physical custody' of it's detainees either at home or abroad. England and the US [not failing to mention other nations] has been violating basic legal human rights of it's citizens and residents, as well as foreign nations for many years. This must stop now.
thanks John Foster , Clearwater, BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Giovanna Gossage ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Loriellen Suydam ,
Toronto, On December 21, 2005 |
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Krista Dunlop ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Ko'ona Cochrane ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Steven Ogilvie ,
North Gower, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Susan Leland ,
USA December 21, 2005 |
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Mindy Noble ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Canada should conform to the U.N.Charter against torture.
Physical & Mental Francis O.Smith , Consecon,Ont. December 21, 2005 |
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Trevor Thorkelson ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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I find the opposition to torture the very least we can do to support people's human rights everywhere. There can be no justification for Canada to use torure anywhere at any time. Muriel Smith , Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Our involvement in torture is shameful. You must stand up for the rights of Canadians and clearly state your opposition to all forms of torture. Bert Slater , Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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LALITA MANKU ,
Etobicoke, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Je suis absolument renversée d'apprendre que le Canada n'a pas encore signé ce protocole. Qu'attend donc le gouvernement pour se prononcer clairement sur cette question? Marie-Hélène Bonin , Gatineau December 21, 2005 |
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Jane Sterk ,
Victoria December 21, 2005 |
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Lynn Harnden ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Nobody has the right to harm or kill any other life.
Jenny Murrell , England December 21, 2005 |
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Janice Manchee ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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cindy dubue ,
ottawa ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Steve Brooks ,
Australia December 21, 2005 |
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Ali Wehbe ,
Toronto-Canada December 21, 2005 |
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In fact, I'm surprised that there is even any doubt that Canada would ratify this convention -- surely, we would not support any use of torture. Susan Gage , Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Lucille Jodoin ,
Windsor, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Irene Dyson ,
Melbourne Australia December 21, 2005 |
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Therese Stukel ,
ICES December 21, 2005 |
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Vera ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Marie c. De Sève ,
Canada, Grand-mere December 21, 2005 |
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Nishin ,
Fergus, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Djenaba J. Dayle ,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Angela Giannotti ,
King City, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Laura Hladyshevsky ,
Calgary, Alberta, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Cristina Usubiaga ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Vicki Hsu ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Darlene Meissner ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Canada must be a leader against torture. Pauline Everitt , 5203 Marsgall road, N.E., Calgary, AB., T2A 2Z1 December 21, 2005 |
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Erica Messore ,
kirkland, quebec December 21, 2005 |
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Parvaneh Saeedi ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Margaret Shepherd ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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B. Isaac ,
Victoria December 21, 2005 |
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Luca Somigli ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Gabriela Baillargeon ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Guylène Roy ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Jenny Lee ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Fatima Ahmed ,
Mississauga, ON December 21, 2005 |
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B. Herringer ,
Victoria, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Donaleen Saul ,
Bowen Island, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Thank you for your time. Adam Cass , England December 21, 2005 |
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Nancy Lauder ,
Kanata December 21, 2005 |
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R. Peter Milroy ,
Vancouver BC CANADA December 21, 2005 |
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Holland Young ,
Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Tyler Ragan n./TSSF ,
Calgary,AB December 21, 2005 |
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Tracey Ennis ,
Calgary, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Also Mr. Martin please do everything you can to commit to giving .7% of our GNP to Make Poverty History. I am more than willing to have a few $100 less in my pocket each year if that is what it would take for us as a country to commit to Making Poverty History. I am sure that most Canadians would feel the same way. Julia Mackey , Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Carole Roy ,
Peterborough, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Melanie Justason ,
Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Elizabeth Hogan ,
St. Catharines December 21, 2005 |
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Victoria Hadfield ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Manly Spigelman and Kathryn Alexander ,
Saanichton, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Paula Dribnenki ,
Vancouver, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Harold W Dawes ,
Prince George, BC December 21, 2005 |
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becky martin ,
markham ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Julie Kwiat ,
Woodstock, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Stevens Norvell, MD ,
Halifax, NS December 21, 2005 |
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Gillian Walker ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Fiona Simmins ,
ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Brigitte Beaudoin ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Please as a democratic country we cannot allow this torture to continue. Do something NOW! Colette Surovy , Kenora Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Alfred Falk ,
Edmonton, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Heather Davis ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Steven Fedichin ,
Victoria BC December 21, 2005 |
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Canada is known as a peace-loving nation and a safe place to live. Let us insure that the whole world becomes a safe haven for everyone. Brenda E McAskill , Halifax December 21, 2005 |
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By not taking action against this terror, we are no better than the terrorists. Franklin MacDonald , charlottetown December 21, 2005 |
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Norman Williams ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Jameel Madhany ,
Ottawa, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Vanessa Herman ,
Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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It is important for Canada to make it's voice heard on this crucial issue. We must be the voice of what is right and not let bullies get away with the crime of torture. Myriam Abbadie , Montreal, Quebec, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Wendy Gill ,
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL December 21, 2005 |
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Stephen Hureau ,
Delta December 21, 2005 |
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As a journalist covering El Salvador's civil war, then helping to settle refugees in B.C., I saw the results of U.S. Army torture training. Torture's a nasty business. Canada -- and you as Prime Minister -- must do everything possible to end torture everywhere. Bill Johnstone , Victoria, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Nancy Lelcerc ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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torture is unacceptable for any purpose, and for any nation, especially the rich and powerful Sean Hignett , Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Mallory Muller ,
Edmonton, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Donna Frederick ,
Saskatoon December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah Loveridge ,
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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It is our duty, as a nation of privilege, and as a nation founded on the rule of law, to stop this inhumanity and halt the perversion of justice to which this horror contributes. Use of evidence obtained by torture or cruel and degrading treatment brings the entire system into disrepute and ought not to be condoned by anyone, particularly not a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rigths. Sabrina Ali , Vancouver, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Chris Santillan ,
Gatineau, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Jeanine Scratch ,
Calgary Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Nicholas Mirotchnick ,
Montreal, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Catherine ,
Prince George, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Ms. Lisa Marley ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Giulia ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Anne Munier ,
St. John's, NL December 21, 2005 |
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Hans Kratz ,
Qualicum Beach December 21, 2005 |
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Robert S. Quinlan ,
Wisconsin, USA December 21, 2005 |
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Namaste dear one
Violence in any form only brings more violence. The torture will only make them want to spread it to another. People need forgiveness and gentle guidance towards a better way of dealing with their emotions instead of venting emotional pain for a sense of control. Please help them choose a better way. rev Goji Leakey , Prince George, BC, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Jeanine Rawlings ,
Vancouver, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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simone smith ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Canada has long been a leader internationally in its support for human rights. I strongly urge the Canadian Government to continue this leadership by ratifying the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture. Anne Morris , Salmon Arm, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Chris-Ann Lake ,
Nanaimo, BC December 21, 2005 |
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christian ,
africa December 21, 2005 |
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The continuing use of torture is a reflection of a loss of the respect for law. Those nations violating international law by continuing to torture have to be prosecuted. Otherwise, repect for the law will vanish except for those who repect the law. Gerry Masuda , Duncan, BC December 21, 2005 |
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This is a matter of deep importance for me and it is a question of our national character. Please ratify the Optional Protocol. And more, please live up to that commitment by ensuring that Canada is in no way implicit in the torture of any person. Louise Slobodian , Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Pierre Bellavance ,
Longueuil, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Kierstin Heiberg ,
Barrhead December 21, 2005 |
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Wanda Ziotek ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Matt Shears ,
Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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As I learn more about the brutality of the China's occupation of Tibet, I am shocked by the systemic cruelty of a nation that takes pride in its contribution to civilization. It is hard to believe and impossible to accept that torture is still practised in any nation. The abhorrence of torture should be the foundation upon which civilized behaviour is built. John Kittridge , Brantford, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Human rights are fundamental and a matter of the utmost priority to me as a Canadian and a person. Please ratify OPCAT Lasha Shaw-Korchynski , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Jen Wrye ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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In a world without peace,hope or the understanding that we are,each of us brothers and sisters in the human family - it is up to the "Fathers" such as yourself to make sure abuse. torture, war and the indiscriminant harming of people STOPS. Judith Gardener , Adelaide December 21, 2005 |
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Salam Kitmitto ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Elizabeth C. K. ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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I think everything possible should be done to stop all forms of torture in the world. Dawn White , Surrey BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Brock Henderson ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Nancy Prentice ,
Calgary, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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It's absolutely unimaginable that in this day and age, with all the international legal safeguards that are in place; that torture is being administered on a very regular basis.
Please, Canada must set an international example and be more active in this aspect of international relations. Jason Jones , Beaverlodge, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Charlene Scharf ,
Edmonton, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Canada must lead in advocating non violence in every way. Helga Abbott , Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Judith Herz ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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We are all humans and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Please ratify this important protocol. Rachel Zant , Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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As a country known for freedom the world over, let's take a firm stance against torture. I'm counting on you as Prime Minister to represent the wishes of so many people in this country who value humane treatment for all. Katherine van Lammeren , Kitchener, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Fiona Guilbeault ,
Labrador City, NL December 21, 2005 |
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Bjorn Johensson ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Fred Ogden ,
Delta, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Bernard Bastien ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Stacey Sankey ,
Edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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Lori Powell` ,
December 21, 2005 |
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Melia McClure ,
Surrey December 21, 2005 |
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There is significant evidence that
-testimony under duress cannot be relied upon
-there are many errors in the apprehension process
-torture brutalizes the perpetrator as well as the victim. Canada must be a leader in its prevention. Darlene Varaleau , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Kristen Diaz ,
Kingston Ont, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Ryan Hynnes ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Luis Sobrino ,
Vancouver BC December 21, 2005 |
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an affront to humanity; one time is one too many. Ingrid Andic , Vancouver, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Fiona Gilmour ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Jean Lawrence ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Samir Coussa ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Aubrey Harris ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Stacey Lynn Newman ,
Stratford, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Allison Malcolm ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Terry Ross ,
Edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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Caesar ,
Goveas December 21, 2005 |
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Wayne Mabey ,
Moncton, N.B. December 21, 2005 |
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Danny Chan ,
Montreal, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Michelle Onyango ,
Kamloops, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Rod Gallant ,
Charlottetown PEI December 21, 2005 |
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Bob Gollinger ,
Prescott, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Rubin McNeely ,
Vancouver BC December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is simply an inhumane activity for a civilized society to participate in. Audrey , Weyburn, SK, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Beth Schuld ,
Edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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Andrea Chalmers ,
Calgary, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Valerie Christiansen ,
Kitimat December 21, 2005 |
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Jane Thevenin ,
Qualicum Beach, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Valerie Shane ,
Gabriola Island, BC December 21, 2005 |
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According to the Geneva Convention, even those people imprisoned due to suspicion of a crime have the right to humane treatment. We must act as an example to the rest of the world by treating all people with the dignity and respect they deserve. Gina Clark , Prince Rupert, BC December 21, 2005 |
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get going h macdonald , st.sauveur quebec December 21, 2005 |
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Dr. Milan Pomichalek ,
North Bay, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Tyson Campbell ,
St.Marys, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Virginia Ellis ,
Halifax, Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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Rajbir Klair ,
Surrey, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Sarine Makdessian ,
Montreal, Quebec December 21, 2005 |
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As leaders in the free world, let us collectively put an end to such violence. Sharon Arthur , Abbotsford December 21, 2005 |
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The United States should lead the way by desisting in all of its practices condoning torture as a method in its 'detention centres', ratifying the International Criminal Court. No state is above the law, and all culpable parties need to be held accountable to accepted tenets of international law. Adam Davidson-Harden , Kitchener, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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It's still shocking to see that in the year 2005, human beings can still be so barbaric towards one another. M Fernandes , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Torture can never be justified for any purpose. Global citizens must work together to eliminate inhumane and cruel treatment of all people to create the peace we all desire. Canada can lead this effort! Benny Liang , Markham, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Spencer Whyne ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Robin Pyck ,
Edmonton, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Antonio Artuso ,
Montréal December 21, 2005 |
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Ehud Yaniv ,
Langley, BC December 21, 2005 |
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As a Canadian citizen, a lawyer, a member of Amnesty International and a member of the global community, I am outraged that torture still exists throughout the world and that we, as Canadians condone it by our silence and inaction. It is time that you, as our elected representatives, took an active stand, by ratifying Protocols, treaties and conventions such as this, and actively engaging in steps to stop the torture of our global citizens. Brenda Edwards , Victoria, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Teresa Goldsmith ,
Rothesay, New Brunswick December 21, 2005 |
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Antonio Artuso ,
Montréal December 21, 2005 |
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Zak Nicholls ,
Sarnia, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Rita ,
Nanaimo, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Arpan ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Mr. Mark Bulger ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Jessica Terezakis ,
Vancouver, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Natalie Dash ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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We must act to the greatest extent we possibly can to stop and prevent torture and ill-treatment everywhere. Nora Balogh , Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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The pain of torture is unbearable. The indifference of government as torture takes place is abhorrent. Canada must say no to all forms of and structures that make torture a reality. Kamau Ngugi , Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Bahareh Hosseinpour ,
Vancouver/ BC/ Canada December 21, 2005 |
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This should also include CIA prisoner flights through Canadian air space! F.J.Ansell , Pickering December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is about control over someone that has no control. It is unfortunate that in the year 2005, violence against men, women and children has not been yet eradicated. The Creator will one day ask you, Prime Minister, what you have done to end the torture of innocent people. Hold your head high and state that you have done what you can to make sure these little changes happen. I know you are only one person, but a voice of a free nation will go a long way in freeing other nations of the oppression the suffer needlessly. While you cannot force a person to have feelings for humanity you can ask other members of the human race to support you on this issue. Let your heart guide your decision on this important matter. Audrey Logan , Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Samantha Bowker ,
Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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ali masi ,
montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Laurie de Jong ,
Chilliwack, BC December 21, 2005 |
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S. Starke ,
BC December 21, 2005 |
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Please do something, this should not be going on. As an industrialized country that is part of G7, Canada should be involved in stopping the ongoing violence. Stéphanie Horth , Montréal, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Grace Foli ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Chloe Stockdale ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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gulden ozcan ,
ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Now is the time to show leadership and to sway world opinion against the scourge of torture. Gary Ockenden , Nelson, BC December 21, 2005 |
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The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.
-Thomas jefferson rachel myren , duncan, bc December 21, 2005 |
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Wanda Wilson ,
Saint John, NB Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Thomas K. Cannell ,
Victoria, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Robert F Horton ,
Salmon Arm BC December 21, 2005 |
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Janis Robinson ,
London, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Stacey Sokolan ,
Edmonton, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Rene Buttar ,
Penticton, BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Andrea Lynn Conway ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Prime Minister Martin,
With the election campaign in full swing, and your many comments indicating that you nor Canada will not be bullyed by the US, then I strongly suggest that you follow up with ratifying this document. The US has their own outlines of torture that the international body does not condone, Canada needs to standup as a Nation in agreement. Please take the time to show the rest of the world that Canada has a mind of its own and is not in the shadow of its' southern neighbour. Stacey Schiebelbein , Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Pamela Stokes ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Stephen Dunlop ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Farah Baloo ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Nicole Siemens ,
Victoria, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Monty Shears ,
St. Anthony,NL December 21, 2005 |
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It is disgraceful to think that as we move into the 21st century that we still allow this type to behaviour to occur in the world. niels walkau , gores landing ontario canada December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah Meagher ,
Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Tamiko Bown-Kai ,
Whitby, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Andrew Shore ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is illegal. Period. Said , Ammar December 21, 2005 |
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Jessica Steinhoff ,
Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is barbaric,inhumane and unjust. It often exists in the shadows, condoned by regimes which remain unchallenged. Canada must have the moral courage to confront those who torture, wherever they may be. The very existance of torture diminishes us all and we have the duty to bring this to an end. Nancy Vienneau , Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Thom Drew ,
London, ON December 21, 2005 |
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LYNDA QURAISHI ,
cold lake alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Tiffany Pitt ,
London Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Jill McPherson ,
55 Long Beach Rd., Port Morien, N.S. b1b 1e7 December 21, 2005 |
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Charles Wright ,
Adelaide South Australia December 21, 2005 |
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Chris Embree ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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I ask you, Mr. Martin, to please remember the words of the great John Donne: "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." Donne recognized that we are all responsible for the dignity and well-being of others. Please do not shirk this responsibility. Annick MacAskill , London, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Allison Buchan-Terrell ,
London, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Lucía Muñoz ,
Montréal, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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E. Paddon ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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steve whitteker ,
consecon, on December 21, 2005 |
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Stephanie Tam ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Sheryl Pearson ,
Edmonton, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah da Ponte ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Charlotte Smith ,
Peterborough ON December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is inhumane and degrading punishment that is served only by those who have not a piece of humanity in their bodies. It is a disgusting practice that must be stopped immediatly. Alastair Woods , Brampton, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Tara Lynn Mitchell ,
Barrie Ontario Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Kari Bernhardt ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Judi Phillips ,
Etobicoke December 21, 2005 |
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I do not live in Canada, but I would like to ask you to not follow the horrible example of the president of the US! We in the US who are tired of his disrespect to anyone not rich or powerful, and his LIES, have hope that the rest of the world will NOT follow him!
thank you. Kris O'Brien , Red LIon December 21, 2005 |
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Clare Olmstead ,
Orillia, ON December 21, 2005 |
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penny tennenhouse ,
Victoria December 21, 2005 |
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Canada has been too ignorant towards global torture and in my beliefs has lost muich of its reputation as the "Peacekeeping Nation". The days of Trudeau are certainly over. Adel Hanafi , Edmonton, AB, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Diarmuid O'Connor ,
Ajax, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Jag Dhadli ,
Edmonton, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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I am horrified by the acts of torture I have read about more and more often in the news, taking place in FAR too many countries which are supposedly civilized. Susan Farmer , 211 Cresthaven Place S.W., Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Francesca F. Colussi, CD ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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It is only when the dignity of each person is respected and defended that true justice and freedom will be known. The Rev. W. R. Fletcher , London, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Kristin von Ranson ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Torture foments more acts of terrorism in the world. If we wish to live in a civilized world, we must lead by example. Arlene Erven , Chesley, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Take action now! Dean , Lillooet BC December 21, 2005 |
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B. L. Ravary ,
Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Brad Brown ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Edgar Rogalski ,
Hamilton December 21, 2005 |
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BettyAnn Marcoux ,
Red deer, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Jayme Zuback ,
Alberta, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Sel Burrows ,
Thompson, Mb December 21, 2005 |
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Tim McCaskell ,
102 Salem Ave Toronto, M6H 3C1 December 21, 2005 |
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Mr. Martin, Where does our nation draw the line on human rights? Do not support US style torture, spying ans suppression of their own citizens that advocate Human rights! Get to the bottonm of the travesty imposed on Maier Arar and others whom the Canadian government and or its police and intelligence betrayed to the lying US Bush administration subjugating them to toroture. Shame on you Anne McLellan for covering up! Mr. Martin, may the pormising words you say in your campaign be supported by real actions not just hollow re-election campaign spin. God Bless our Land, Glorious and Free! (from US domination). Stefan Koval, Socail Worker , New Westminster, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Having never lived in a war-torn country, the most I can understand is that all bets are off during war. This could change with your help. Perhaps by standing up to torture in the world it will become a more just place to live. With your help, perhaps the pangs of war will be a lesser atrocity. Sasha , Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Aase De Simone ,
Kelowna, B.C, December 21, 2005 |
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Haven't we learned from history? Will we not treat others with resect and dignity, despite what side of an issue they are on? Karen MacNeil Hartmann , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Barbara Bayliss ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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To the men who administer this toture. Even if one's previous education teachs torture as normal there is still right and wrong embedded in the Human soul. Now is the time to take control of your own soul Trina , Fort St. John December 21, 2005 |
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Carla Jones ,
St. John's, NL, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Ayalah Aylyn ,
Edmonton, Alta December 21, 2005 |
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Michelle Maurice ,
Oshawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Martina McAuley ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Alison Hawes ,
Georgetown, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Sheryl ,
Mississauga December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah Lee ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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I believe that my country needs to stand up and be counted. Ratify OPCAT asap and remain in my eyes and on the world stage a leader in the fight for human rights. M.A. (Lina) Hempel , Edmonton Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Mariposa Dumont ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Carol Ann Reaume ,
Chatham,Ontario,Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Joanne Hunter ,
Lloydminster December 21, 2005 |
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Dr. Stephen Phillips ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Joanne Boley ,
Okotoks December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is degrading to the person tortured and to the one doing the torture. It devalues life. No country should, in any way, be a party to torture. I pray that my country, from this day onward, will not be, in any way, associated with it. Bobbie Brennan , Mount Pearl, NL December 21, 2005 |
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Nazila Mofrad ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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This should be a top priority of any and all governments if they truly are compassionate and believe that torture is for cowards it is only those people who can not get what they want using humane methods who would stoop so low as to use torture agains innocent men, women and children. Doreen Williams , Pickering Ontario Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Victoria Harnett ,
Regina, Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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Yvea Zaels ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Do something! Please! Christina Szokendi , Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Richard Hamilton ,
Campbell River, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Steve Filipovic ,
Victoria December 21, 2005 |
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Nicole ,
BC, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Jennifer Kwok ,
Surrey, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Cathy Denby ,
Winnipeg, MB December 21, 2005 |
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Eric Buchanan ,
Nananimo, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Terry Wojick ,
Sydney, Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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Tammela Bobick ,
Kelowna, BC December 21, 2005 |
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D. Quamme ,
9917 Ashwood Dr. December 21, 2005 |
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I oppose the method of torture no matter what side
the prisoner is on I am for
diplomacy and peace amongst
all people from all races and
all backgrounds. Kathyrn Martell-MacKenzie , North Battleford,Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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Choden ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Patrick Richmond ,
Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Laurie Kokko ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Julie Sergi ,
Hamilton, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Melanie Clark ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Sharon Taylor ,
Windsor, Ont December 21, 2005 |
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It is scandalous that we still have to beg western governments to oppose torture. This practice should have been forbidden and condemned a long time ago, mj matthews , victoria, bc, canada December 21, 2005 |
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vishvahartt ,
vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Beata Hittrich ,
Burnaby December 21, 2005 |
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The mere fact that torture still is done shows how far we have to go as a species, individually and collectively. Ending it would advance our humanity, and progress in so many other areas, by light years. Michael J. Politis, Ph.D., D.V.M. , Celista, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Owain Harris ,
Montreal, Quebec December 21, 2005 |
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Matthew Cunha ,
Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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I think that as a country dedicated to promoting peaceful and equal treatment of all peoples, it is imperitive that Canada be involved in the Optional Protocol. I hope that in the future, Canada can continue to hold a major position in international human rights actions. Aeron MacHattie , Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Bernice ,
British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Nancy ,
Saskatoon December 21, 2005 |
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Sheldon Bilsker ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Kevin Murray ,
Calgary, Ab December 21, 2005 |
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I believe it is important that our country, which professes a belief in human rights, looks beyond our borders with an attitude of compassion, and takes steps to end torture worldwide. Robyn Hiebert , Winkler, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Richard M. Collier ,
6323 Larkspur Way SW, Calgary, Alberta, CANADA December 21, 2005 |
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R.J. Fallon ,
Lethbridge December 21, 2005 |
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Canada's standing as a defender of human rights only has meaning if we are willing to be vociferous in our opposition to all forms of cruel and unusual punishment. It matters little if the perpetrator is geographically near or distant. We must, as a nation, stand firm. Jennifer Levy , Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Stephane Thinel ,
Laval December 21, 2005 |
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This is especially important in light of President Bush's apparent consideration of the possibility of using torture in the Iraqi conflict. Joyce Meyer , Winnipeg MB December 21, 2005 |
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Emily Thomson ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Robert Horsfall ,
New Westminster December 21, 2005 |
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natasha gavin ,
la conception December 21, 2005 |
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Rifat U. Hussain ,
London December 21, 2005 |
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David Siddall ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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I am asking the Canadian government to make a stand against both state and non-state actor torture, including ritual abuse-torture.
www.ritualabusetorture.org Linda MacDonald , Truro, Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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Yvonne van Loon ,
Sechelt / Davis Bay December 21, 2005 |
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Peace MUST prevail. The senseless abuse of children, women and men must stop. We can accomplish this mission when we all work together. This is a fact we cannot turn our backs on, we must face this injustice and speak out against it, silence is not an option!!! Gwen Pedersen , Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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abrahaim ,
canada December 21, 2005 |
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How can a country say it's civilized if it admits torture? How can we - Canadians - ever say we are civilized if we don't try to stop it?
It is our obligation to speak out against torture. Tais Lintz , Burlington, ON - Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Please consider a taking a stance against torture. Show the world that Canada cares about human rights. Veronica Torres , Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Michèle Lafrance ,
Montréal December 21, 2005 |
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Cheryl Gaster ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Torture also creates false statements from innocent peoples,Bush is no friend of Canada john engelmann , windsor ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Jennifer J Morrison ,
Montreal, Quebec December 21, 2005 |
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Sister Beryl Stone,SSJD ,
St.Lambert, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Please, let's all band together for this and other causes! Every person deserves life and dignity! Jill Garbasauskas , Port Coquitlam, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Meghan Brown ,
London, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Michaela Diakiw ,
Burlington, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Are the Canadians individuals worth lees than the minimum described in the international human rights code? Henry W. Freitag , Penetanguishene December 21, 2005 |
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Donald Kavanagh ,
Gatineau, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Roisin Bonner ,
Kitchener December 21, 2005 |
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Tammy ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Kathleen Sun ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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It is a humanitarian imperative that we as citizens of the world speak up and address this issue of torture and civil rights. Torture must stop and civil rights must prevail. Delisca Vincent-Smith , 4725 Gail Cres. Courtenay BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Ana Vlajkov ,
Cobourg, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Richard Guard ,
Japan December 21, 2005 |
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Sean Sands ,
B.C., December 21, 2005 |
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Karen Barkley ,
Banff, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Delaney Greig ,
Pelham Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Dion Oram ,
Newfoundland December 21, 2005 |
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Yasmina Hashemi ,
Vancouver/ BC/ Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Patricia Campbell ,
Fredericton, NB December 21, 2005 |
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Deborah Yaffe ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Juan P Correa ,
Hamilton,On Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Recongnizing that cruelty is not tolerated is a step in the direction towards a more peaceful world. Karen Worthington , Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Elisabeth Sabo ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Cyrille Vaucelle ,
Montréal December 21, 2005 |
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George J. Condon ,
63 Brian Drive, Toronto, Ontario M2J 3Y1 December 21, 2005 |
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Jordan and Jennifer Richardson ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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"Custom will reconcile people to any atrocity." - George Bernard Shaw Will Gerlach , White Rock BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Vijay Sappani ,
Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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As a Canadian who lived in Chile under the Pinochet dictatorship I know first hand the devastating effects torture has had on individuals and the whole of society. Chile is still dealing with the aftermath of 17 years of state-sponsored systematic torture on its political opponents. It has left the country divided and scarred even after democracy has been restored. It is proven that is the worst method of collecting information. It is inefficient and contrary to intelligence.
I am particularly appalled at the fact that torture is now being used in places like Irak and Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. The fact that they are calling it by other names like "muscled interrogation techniques" does not fool me one bit. I have seen the pictures, they are self-explanatory.
I urge you to please sign this new Protocol and to use Canada's influence around the world to have it ratified by as many countries as possible. That would be an excellent step toward the universal respect and enforcement of human rights.
Thank you for consideration. Marie Arismendi , London, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Joy Collier ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Kathleen Taylor ,
Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Chet Calhoun ,
Fergus, on December 21, 2005 |
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Alyne Francis ,
Regina, Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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"As you sow, so shall your reap" Pamela Howlett , White Rock BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Christopher Leo ,
Halifax, NS December 21, 2005 |
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Jeff Flood ,
Calgary AB December 21, 2005 |
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Jasdeep Hayer ,
Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Lily S. May ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is derivative of fear--an emotion that constricts rational thought and diminishes us all in some way. Courageous initiatives are need to eliminate it; please help Canada to lead the way. Judy Johnson , Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Stella Lintz de Magalhaes ,
December 21, 2005 |
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Katherine Bannar-Martin ,
Victoria December 21, 2005 |
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This matter is one of greatest concern and highest priority for me as a Canadian citizen, world citizen and voter. Edward Hugh Myers , Pointe-Claire Que. December 21, 2005 |
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Arthur De Magalhaes ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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My Canada takes a stand to uphold human rights for everyone with no exception. It is only by leading the way in securing just treatment for all that torture and violence will become an unacceptable way of dealing with our problems of difference. Sue Robertson , Kingston, ON December 21, 2005 |
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David Alexander Hainey ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Adrienne Drobnies ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Thuraya Khalil ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Laurie McGregor ,
Ottawa, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Anne Maisonneuve ,
Calgary, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Debra Brosseuk ,
Williams Lake, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Michelle Mann ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Chris Topham ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Michael Zarb ,
Cobble Hill BC December 21, 2005 |
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Katelynn Bellows ,
Bowmanville, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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I will be profoundly ashamed of my country if we do not immediately sign this protocol and invest deeply in its implementation. Cameron Carter , Courtenay, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Vern Bretin ,
Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Willem de Lint ,
Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, University of Windsor December 21, 2005 |
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Nikki Raddie ,
Hamilton, ON December 21, 2005 |
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shelagh ross ,
saint john, new brunswick December 21, 2005 |
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As a life long member and supporter of Amnesty Internation, ask for your commitment as Prime Minister to move this issue forward to stop the horror of torture and ill-treatment everywhere.
David Penney , Halifax December 21, 2005 |
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Sean Mulligan ,
UWO Philosophy Dept. December 21, 2005 |
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matthew lowell-pellettier ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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remi michelot ,
victoria, bc December 21, 2005 |
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Matt Bowman ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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This is just one more way in which our nation can continue to lead by example and help show some of the less enlightened western nations a better, more humane method of practicing democracy. Barry Janzen , Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Amy Boultbee ,
Penticton December 21, 2005 |
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Patrick Brennan ,
Moncton, New Brunswick December 21, 2005 |
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Jay Gorman ,
Victoria BC. December 21, 2005 |
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Teri Robinson ,
Saint John, New Brunswick December 21, 2005 |
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Chelsea Gabel ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Karen King ,
London December 21, 2005 |
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David Barlcay ,
Salt Spring Island, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Erin Cameron ,
Brantford December 21, 2005 |
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Zehra Jaffer ,
Thornhill, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Michael Hill ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Graem H. Beddoes ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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As a member of the oecumenical human rights'group ACAT-CANADA, I strongly feel that nothing must be left to fortune in a thing as serious as torture. So I beg my government to ratify OPCAT within the best delays.
In the name of the too many persons that are tortured throught the world, thank you for acting the soonest as you can. So doing, Canada will exert a leading role in the eradication of torture.
Yours truly
Pierre Hamel Pierre Hamel , 1895 Beaudry, app. 605 Montréal (Québec) H2L 4P7 December 21, 2005 |
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The only justifiable use of torture is to educate those who condone it. David A. Lever , Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Sharilene Rowland ,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Hélène St-Onge ,
Québec, Prov. Qc. December 21, 2005 |
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Rowena Li Luk ,
Edmonton, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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angela cudlipp ,
langley,bc December 21, 2005 |
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Lauren Devine ,
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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Carol Zhong ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Gaye Sharpe ,
Victoria, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Melanie PAterson ,
Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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W. David Gamble ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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David Langille ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Audrey McClelland ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Nathalie Golay ,
BC December 21, 2005 |
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Nothing good comes out of torture only suffering! Both long and short term... Catherine A. Brock , Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Priscille Pradal ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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That we have to resort to appeals of this nature in the 21st Century is a disgrace in itself. Canada can and must play a leading role in putting an end to these kinds of barbarities. Emil van der Poorten , Edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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One might have thought that societies claiming to be civilized had renounced torture long ago. Unfortunately, this is not the case, and we have to continue to raise our voice against those who claim that resorting to this barbaric practice may still be justified. Michael Wilkshire , St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador December 21, 2005 |
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This is no way to fight a war on terror. The phenomena of terror exists due to a culture or nations inability to wage "traditional war" and western society must come to terms with that and initiate more appropriate methods of defence.It is the same moral principal that serves as the basis for the abolishment of capital punishment in society. Torture is NOT a deterant to torture. Mark Paul Anthony , Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Alexandra Wright ,
Cambridge, ON December 21, 2005 |
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E. Mariano-Groza ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Dear Prime Minister Martin,
Just days ago I watched eagerly as you participated in the debates held here in our beautiful city of Vancouver. When asked about the future of Canada you spoke so passionately and genuinely about your desire to see Canada lead the world as a model for harmony, social cohesion, strength and prosperity. Canada's richness is it's diversity and Canada's strength is it's people, you said so eloquently. I was deeply touched by your heartfelt convictions and I know that Canada is the most beautiful country in the world because of it's love for humanity.
I ask you to help Canada lead the way in this endeavour by putting an end to torture and other inhuman practices anywhere in this world. We must make it known that we stand for all people to be afforded basic respect, dignity and human rights and will not sit idly by as barabic and inhuman pracitces prevail. They must become a thing of the past. Please, let us take a stand on this.
I am so proud to be a Canadian and I look forward to the day when all peoples of this world can live in a pluralistic and truly free society with harmony, peace and equal opportunities. Salima Virji , Burnaby, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Eugen MELINTE ,
Montreal, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Joseph Ste. Marie ,
Montreal, Quebec December 21, 2005 |
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Hi -
Please know that torture kills not only the spirit of the victims throughout the world, it kills the spirit of their families and children. Please do everything you can to stop torture.
Barb Engstrom.
Barb Engstrom , Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Holly Ewanyshyn ,
Manitoba, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Sophie LeBlanc ,
Nouveau Brunswick December 21, 2005 |
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Matt Given ,
Port Elgin, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Ron Strand ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Rhu Sherrard ,
Ancaster ON December 21, 2005 |
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Mélanie Do Vale ,
Montréal, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Roberta Morris ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Carolyn McRae ,
St. Albert, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Cheryl Dietrich ,
Kitchener, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Tyler Kearns ,
Winnipeg, MB December 21, 2005 |
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Canada must make a clear stance that torture should not be accepted anywhere in the world. It is a crime against humanity and it should not be tolerated, regardless of the situation. Keep the light on human rights! Katie Omstead , Wheatley, ON December 21, 2005 |
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If one "stands by",and quietly does/says nothing to help those in pain,They are as responsible as the one causing the torment! Nancy M LeBlanc , Yarmouth NS December 21, 2005 |
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It is your duty and responsibility as the leader of our country to do everything you can to put an end to a problem that the entire world is facing, and we will unite to say should not go on any longer. It is why we elected you as our Prime Minister, and as a country, we expect that you will do the right thing. Alana Elliott , Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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mark leblanc ,
Moncton ,NB December 21, 2005 |
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Cara Horgan ,
Fredericton, N.B. December 21, 2005 |
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Pablo Policzer ,
Calgary, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Toture is abhorrent and Canada should speak loudly against it. Donna Holowaychuk , Edmonton, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Doug Kilgour ,
Winnipeg MB R2N 1K3 December 21, 2005 |
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Maria Eugenia de Luna ,
Winnipeg, Mb December 21, 2005 |
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Michael Suchocki ,
Chilliwack December 21, 2005 |
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Dr. Charlene Morton ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Joanne-Osborne-Paulson ,
St. Albert, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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MAXINE BLACK ,
EARTH December 21, 2005 |
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Shelagh Smith ,
Whitehorse, Yukon December 21, 2005 |
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Ratifying this protocol will demonstrate Canada's commitment to human rights. Please act quickly! Nicholas Barrowman , Gloucester, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Rheba Adolph ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Jessamynk Kobryn-Hurd ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Joan Driscoll ,
Cobourg, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Maureen Fougère ,
Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest. - Elie Wiesel Robert Acheson , Pickering, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Susan Farrell ,
Richmond Hill, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah Chong ,
Springbank, Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Theresa Appleby ,
Halifax December 21, 2005 |
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Katie Becher ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Karli Kendall ,
Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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It is simply not acceptable to turn away from the opportunity to stop this cruel and degrading behaviour. Stuart McKinnon , Nelson December 21, 2005 |
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Lawrence Fowler ,
Calgary AB December 21, 2005 |
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Erline Wong-Sing ,
Hamilton December 21, 2005 |
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MIchelle ,
Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Caroline Hall ,
Kingston On. December 21, 2005 |
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Corinna Wainwright ,
Black Creek, BC, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Jacek Gorycki ,
Poland December 21, 2005 |
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Ibrahim Akyol ,
Toronto,Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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I am a consciencous, God-fearing, hard-working, middle-class, taxpaying Canadian citizen. I am also a woman who is healing from of a certain kind of crushing systemic torture I experienced on Canadian soil. I am one of a multitude, recently intimidated and silenced by the almost insurmountable forces of "politics" and the ugliest forms of power and greed that stem from it. No country, no government structure,Canada or otherwise, can hope to be respected as an example of democracy and decency anywhere within the human family, especially among the children of this world, while consenting to any form of torture, mental or physical, at home or abroad. Canada, and wealthy countries around this globe, have been stuck in a senseless "Crisis of Conscience" for many decades on this matter. Too many decades. Please, please, please, for the sake of your conscience Mr. Prime Minister, for the sake of the generations who are inheriting this Earth and who will one day pro-actively hold court on what they inherit, I invite you to join myself and others and make a clean break from the trends of the past. Wholeheartedly support and steadfastly standby this Protocol. You will never regret it. Ever. In my opinion, what you consent to today will only grow in strength with each passing day. Please consent to supporting this invaluable Protocol, and to healing our precious human family. IT IS TIME. Grayce Jell , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Michel Plouffe ,
Gatineau December 21, 2005 |
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Jody O'Coin ,
Belleville, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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I think you are great for standing up to the Americans and not letting the Americans boss us around. I am most grateful that Jean Chretien never sent troops to Iraq. I ask that you set an example for the rest of the world by ratifying this agreement. L. Chong , toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Christine Jovellanos ,
Brampton, ONT. December 21, 2005 |
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Anthony Huljev ,
Los Angeles December 21, 2005 |
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Rev. Adrian and Freda Voysey ,
Sidney BC December 21, 2005 |
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Karen Gardner ,
Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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Chris Craig ,
London, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Arman Sharif ,
Vancouver, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Michelle Olding ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Jennifer Leong ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Thank you for doing the right thing. Holly , Chelsea, MA December 21, 2005 |
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Ewan Trafford ,
Halifax December 21, 2005 |
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Helen Zebedee ,
Dartmouth, NS December 21, 2005 |
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Rob Gordon ,
Halifax December 21, 2005 |
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Issues of human rights are extremely important to me and a focus by the Liberal government on global issues of human rights would be an area I would like the Liberals to take part in.
The Canadian government should be a leader in human rights world wide. We are so lucky to be born in Canada and I believe we should support the freedoms of others in the world.
In the next election I will be more inclined to vote for the candidate with a global awareness and willingness to make change in the world. Carla Claus , London, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Hatidza Zepic ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Please just do it! E lse Poulsen , Grismby, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Lucie Filiatrault ,
Québec December 21, 2005 |
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Rebekah Barter-Kennedy ,
Fredericton December 21, 2005 |
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John & Linda Heffer ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Brock Simpson ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Vicki Roode ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Patricia De Keyser ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Rachel Heath ,
USA December 21, 2005 |
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I urge you to take action, not only for Canadians, but for the entire world population. Maxime Babin-Lavoie , Yellowknife, NT December 21, 2005 |
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Cindy Young ,
Kitchener, On December 21, 2005 |
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It is inhumane to put anyone through immense pain, for whatever reason. We are not barbarians! Alim Jiwa , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Matthew Miller ,
St. Catharines, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Debby Coombs ,
Brandon, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Tony Wolfe ,
Steinbach, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Caitlin Stevens ,
Peterborough, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Laurie Blackley ,
London Ontario Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Carlos Sosa ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Julie Greeno ,
Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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HugH Lindor ,
Mission, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Ismail Zayid,MD ,
Halifax, Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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Devin Shears ,
Newfoundland, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Padraic Kellington ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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jaki fraser ,
nova scotia December 21, 2005 |
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Sozan Savehilaghi ,
Vancouver, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Gretchen Gossen ,
Nanaimo BC December 21, 2005 |
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Jodyna Krain ,
1-1401-9th Ave., Kamloops, B. C. V2C 3X8 December 21, 2005 |
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Lisa Hanson ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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God forbid that you would be stuck in that situation... Then you would pray for someone to intervene... Bob & Lise King , Corbeil, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Shakeel ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Paul and Janet Sosiak ,
Belleville, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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If you truly wish to distant yourdelf from USA war policy, you will support this petition Fred Kirby , Tiverton, ON, N0G 2T0 December 21, 2005 |
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Jessica Gore ,
north bay December 21, 2005 |
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Dear Sir Every one around world should have the right to be free just like you and l are, with out being torture.Yours Truly MR OSBORNE,CANADA CHUCK OSBORNE , RR 1 WILSONVILLE ONT CANADA December 21, 2005 |
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Kelly Graham ,
Montreal, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Arlette Guillaumin ,
Longueuil, Québec December 21, 2005 |
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Anja Karadeglija ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is a repugnant activity. Let's embrace the future in a world without torture. Ken O'Brien , St. John's, NL December 21, 2005 |
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Margaret Hunsberger ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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As a Canadian I feel ashamed that Maher Arar and other Canadian citizens have been subjected to torture in other countries. That this took place with the knowledge of Canadian agencies is disgraceful. I strongly urge you to act to prevent this happening again and to enact laws and regulations that protect Canadian citizens abroad and prevent such awful practices as "extraordinary rendition". It is up to you to make it clear to the United States government that such practices are against human rights. Caroline Knowles , Vegreville, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Louise Mesbah ,
St John's NL December 21, 2005 |
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Melanie Wellwood ,
Fredericton December 21, 2005 |
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Meagan Ross ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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I agree with the letter. Canada is a big country who can and should help out with this matter. We have become a huge society with diversity and ethnicity that should be shared around the world. We have overcome so many obstacles such as women being humans and slavery. We have surpass these differencez because we have unity as one. We are untied under the name Canada and this is why everyone around the world envies Canada. I hope that my voice will be heard on behalf of this matter. Not only as a concerned citizen but as a citizen who believes that her country can make a difference in the world. STOP TOTURE throughout the world. Lucia , Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Marie-Andree Letemplier ,
Ottawa, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Dr Ian Simpson ,
Corner brook NL December 21, 2005 |
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Jessica Norman ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah Fraleigh ,
Chatham December 21, 2005 |
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yeshi abera ,
canada / ethiopia December 21, 2005 |
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Darleen Schiavo ,
Windsor, Ontario Canada December 21, 2005 |
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There is no security without human rights. How long before Canada says "no more torture"? Wayne Smith , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Aside from the obvious inhumane treatment of fellow human beings, torture has proved to bring forth false information.The USA has justified going to war based on information gathered through torture.Who wouldn't make up something to stop pain!!! Susan Lipsett , Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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This Protocol which will authorise inspections of detention centres is vital given what we have learnt (even from Canadians who have suffered) recently about torture in so many countries. Sheila Dunnachie , Mayne Island, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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L.M. Simpson ,
Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Miriam Yosowich ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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C. Stickle ,
Brighton ON CAN December 21, 2005 |
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Nicole Easton ,
Delta, BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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katherine robertson ,
toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Wendy Bonney ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Barb Gray ,
Prince George, BC December 21, 2005 |
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darlene ,
winkler, manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Deane Alexander ,
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, CANADA December 21, 2005 |
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If we are all human and have equal right,why a group or rajime has right to gain by turturing others who are against discrimination and unjastice hassan golsafidi , Ontario Canada December 21, 2005 |
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R. Gill ,
Surrey, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Psychological and physical torture are totally unacceptable under any circumstance. Torture hurts people. Sylvie Laurion , Verdun (Québec) December 21, 2005 |
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Pat Bowie ,
Ottawa, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Christina DeRoo ,
Saskatoon, Sk. December 21, 2005 |
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Victoria Henry ,
Montreal, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Kathryn McKee ,
Carleton Place, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Torture happens in every country, including Canada. I am opposed to any type of torture and unjust treatment of people. Vi Gerbrandt , Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Lisa Holland ,
Orillia Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Lesa Zimmerman ,
Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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This is the type of action that this government must perform in order to make one's people happy to be Canadians. This is the type of action that defines being a Canadian. Please don't hesitate. Jay Linden , Cambridge, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Michelle Taylor ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Chris Tam ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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John Duddy ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Carisa Ewanyshyn ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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bruce walsh ,
kings cove December 21, 2005 |
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Jim O'Leary ,
Uxbridge, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Paula Dumont ,
Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Timothy Allan ,
Nagasaki, Japan December 21, 2005 |
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Anthony Brichieri-Colombi ,
Montreal, QC, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Arlene Catling ,
Gabriola Island, BC December 21, 2005 |
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I am firmly opposed to torture, whether it be of foreign nationals, enemy combatants, terrorists or any other individuals whatsoever. I am equally opposed to the inhumane treatment of inmates in the Canadian penal system, as exemplified by the treatment of the women involved in the so-called riot at P4W. I call on you to take action on this issue now. Marg Yeo , White Rock, BC December 21, 2005 |
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George Tsantrizos ,
Montreal, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Debbie Fishwick ,
Cambridge December 21, 2005 |
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Stacy Taylor ,
Okanagan Falls December 21, 2005 |
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Anna Beard ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Kelly ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Prime Minister Martin;
Please see that this Protocol against torture is signed right away.
This should not wait until after the elections. Even if signing now prevented only one person from suffering from this inhumanity it would be worth signing immediately. Sister Bernadette Sammon , Sudbury, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Meghann Grawburg ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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One of the inhuman act that still hunts every corner of the Globe is "Torture", what I really and strongly hope that my Government,Government of Canada,do; is to act with every possible means to stop Torture.There are many innocent people who have done nothing except expressing their views but have been incarcerated and tortured to death. Hooshang , Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Peter Carter ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Joseph Akrami ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Laura Stobbe ,
Okotoks December 21, 2005 |
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Flint Duxfield ,
Lao PDR December 21, 2005 |
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John Langston ,
Peachland, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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In light of our recent history with Maher Arar, this should be a priority topic in the election. Mary Johnston , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Jodie Tonita ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Christa Petty ,
Surrey, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Lisa Wong ,
December 21, 2005 |
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Tammy Ralston ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Jakob M. Cornelis ,
Owen Sound, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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all NGOs should proffer more international aid to combat this
human travesty. peppino naccarato , toronto December 21, 2005 |
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It seems a shame that this is even necessary in this day and age. Martin , Spencer December 21, 2005 |
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Every practice contains within it, the power to influence others, resulting in the possible perpetuation of those practices in a myriad of forms, and with each new influence, there is also the power for exponential growth towards some sort of critical mass. Let's shake hands; look each other in the eye, and say ... there is no place for torture in our Canada; there is no place for torture in our world. Raymond St-Martin , Outaouais Hills, Québec December 21, 2005 |
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I would ask that you please add your private , public , and political voice to vehemently protest such barbaric treatment of prisoners. Even if the prisoner may be guilty of the crime(s) for which he/she is imprisoned, such vile treatment is not the way to go. It only leads to more hatred and violence. Coleen Spence , Quesnel,BC December 21, 2005 |
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Sharon Silbert ,
Hamilton, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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It's a sad comment on society today that we have not yet learned that war, torture and taking away other people's basic rights is no way to make the world a better or safer place. Franki Harrogate , Edmonton, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Mark Hamilton ,
Stellarton, NS December 21, 2005 |
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madeline hope ,
vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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what will your grandchildren say about you ? cedric , montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Marta Kedziorek ,
ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Shannon Fewer ,
Medicine Hat, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Sheila O'Leary ,
Dartmouth, NS December 21, 2005 |
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Jesse Zenchuk ,
Coquitlam December 21, 2005 |
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Angela Hipfner ,
Regina,SK December 21, 2005 |
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Patrick Smith ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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m. clarke ,
manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Julianne Doctor ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Brandon Edwards ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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There is never an excuse for torture. Jane Garthson , Willowdale, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is a complete abrogation of human rights, and a denial of basic human dignity.
Torture should never be condoned, anywhere in the world, for any reason. Lorraine McNeil , London, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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David Smith ,
Hemmingford, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Monica Decker ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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christophert wojski ,
vancouver B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Andrea Francis ,
Vancouver, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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David Roberge ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Robert Furness ,
Sechelt, BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Angie Vriends ,
British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Karen Mohr ,
Edmonton AB December 21, 2005 |
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Elva Duff ,
Mississauga,Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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There is no reasonable reason or excuse for torture. Marcel Lapointe , Welland, Ontario,Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Marito Miojevic ,
Toronto, ON, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Kate Fiander ,
Halifax December 21, 2005 |
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I am an American, and I only hope that other nations suppport of this, will lead the way for my Country. David Fernandez , Temecula, California December 21, 2005 |
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Those of us who do not have to face the possibility of being confined or tortured really have to be in solidarity with those for whom it is a possibility. This document must be ratified if it can help in any way. Linden Rogers , Roxboro, Qc December 21, 2005 |
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"Put away your wrath, oh my brothers. Be ye kind and merciful." Lois Olstad , Calgary, Alberta, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Bernie Kealey ,
UAE December 21, 2005 |
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Tyler Smart ,
HRM, N.S, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Grace Moore ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Todd Goyette ,
Ingersoll Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Bruce McRae ,
Jakarta, Indonesia December 21, 2005 |
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soy colombiano y fuimos victimas del horror de las torturas. En la cual cobro la vida de mi harmana, dejando 2 jovenes hijos huerfanos y corriendo grave peligro en Colombia. Apoyo amnistia, y lo quer se pueda hacer cuenten conmigo, ahora vivo feliz en Canada con mi esposa e hijos y estamos empezando una nueva vida. Para adelante pues con amnistia, de esta manera contribuimos a acabar con los violentos. Orlando. Orlando , surrey, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Maya Piepenbreier ,
Newmarket December 21, 2005 |
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loving kindness, not torture will end suffering and bring peace and happiness to our planet loris davidson , 3130 mabel lake rd, enderby, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Lisa Mantia ,
Scarborough December 21, 2005 |
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Erika ,
Warkentin December 21, 2005 |
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Patrick Marcolla ,
Brampton, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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André Dagenais ,
Longueuil, Qc. Canada December 21, 2005 |
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I expect my government to take a strong, principled stand against torture and to take all steps to ensure that no agency or branch of the Canadian government is implicated in any way in turning over any indivuals to regimes which may employ torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment. Ardythe Basham , Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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The Very Rev Lois Wilson ,
Toronto,Ont December 21, 2005 |
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Larissa Rozdzilski ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Greg Macpherson ,
Vancouver, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Diane Laporte ,
North Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Jolly Ann Maulit ,
Surrey, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Katherine Blackie ,
Sydney, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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You can chain me, you can TORTURE me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind.
"Mahatma Gandh" Erol Aydin , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Carolyn Bateman ,
Ottawa, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Yannic Wolfe ,
Vernon, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Tammy Hollon ,
Rex, GA USA December 21, 2005 |
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Philip Classen ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is the only alternative for dictators or tyrants to control their power over people.
How can we tolerate those tyrants against our value and humanity. philip leong , Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Jean Yates ,
Grimsby December 21, 2005 |
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Justine Jenkins-Crumb ,
St. Albert, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Those who authorize or condone the use of torture should be brought to justice. William Sewell , Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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In the past two years we have heard about several Canadians who were forced under torture to confess to crimes they had not committed. Not only does torture yield false information, it is an inherently evil practice. We should not be part of it for any reason. Judy Luginbuhl , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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It is time for Canada to stand up and help prevent torture all over the world. Simona Demel , Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Sandra Noe ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Dr. Franziska von Rosen ,
Lanark December 21, 2005 |
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Shelagh Popov ,
Mississauga, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Mary Ellen Kaye ,
Brantford December 21, 2005 |
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Susan Hurl ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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It is our duty to stand up against cruelty and torture. Krista Kennedy , New Brunswick, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Rasha Kubba ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Andrea Thornton ,
Elmira, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Jessica Wu ,
Edmonton, AB December 21, 2005 |
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I believe there are more humane ways to gather intelligence information, from alleged criminal persons than the methods preferred by some governmental orginizations which I shall not name. Adam G Solomon , Cambridge, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Meagan Russell ,
Ottawa, ON December 21, 2005 |
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In keeping with the traditional Canadian values that we so cherish as citizens of this great country the ratification of the OPCAT protocol by the Canadian government will shine a beacon for others to follow. Please take up the responsibility to protect those who need shelter from cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment. Kenneth A. Henderson , Kitchener ON December 21, 2005 |
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We live in the 21st century! It is time to stop all barbaric (and modern) torture! Jean Stephanson , Rocky Mtn Hse, AB December 21, 2005 |
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senika ,
Toronto,Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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David Barrett ,
Fredericton December 21, 2005 |
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James B. Watson ,
Sidney, BC Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Jennifer Idems ,
Guelph, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Michael Charpentier ,
Kitchener, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Mary Choy ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Mirna Barrak ,
Montreal, Quebec December 21, 2005 |
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Marla Magnusson ,
British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Catherine Hollingsworth ,
Bowmanville Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Paul Peterson ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Jeremy Loveday ,
Victoria BC December 21, 2005 |
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Please ratify this important document and show the world our commitment to human rights. Larry Willman , Port Perry, Ont December 21, 2005 |
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Marjorie Sheridan ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Jennifer Dundas ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Patricia Boily ,
Montreal, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Jessica Leese ,
London, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Lisa Harcus ,
Squamish, BC V0N 3G0 December 21, 2005 |
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Stanko Karadeglija ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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I feel thoroughly ashamed of Canada's apparent complicity in the U.S.'s rendering of Canadian and other citizens to regimes where torture is commonplace. I strongly urge Canada to stand up against ALL state-sanctioned torture. Make Canada's position clear in words and actions. Jack Gilmer , Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Sandra Moore ,
Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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Michael Donkers ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Diane Hanna ,
Montreal, QC December 21, 2005 |
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johanna Lewis ,
toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Jillian McNamara ,
Lindsay, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Justine Spencer ,
Nanaimo, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Hedy Muysson ,
Westport, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Antonia Fikkert ,
Winnipeg, MB December 21, 2005 |
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Alejandra Monreal ,
Toronto, ON, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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It is degrading yo Canada that we allow the CIA to use Canada as a stopover in its transfer of prisoners in it's routine of torture. Shame on Canada. Murray Eaton , 21 Mondragon Circle, Brampton, On. L6Z1Z4 December 21, 2005 |
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Victor Mayes ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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To be living in this day and age while torture and other forms of cruel and inhuman acts still exist around us is inexcusable. As the fortunate country we are we have an obligation to set an example. Please help make Canada a stunning international example of good will. Alia Abaya , thunder bay December 21, 2005 |
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Dwight Fulford ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Corey RK Stevens ,
Saint John, NB December 21, 2005 |
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Carole Symington ,
Edmonton Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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luis barreto ,
toronto canada on December 21, 2005 |
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Laura Cote ,
4-28 McCarron Drive, Quispamsis, NB E2E 4N6 December 21, 2005 |
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Trina Ferguson ,
Vancouver, BC, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Zivile Selmys ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Jim Grant ,
Halifax, Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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Kathryn ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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As a human rights activist I thoroughly am opposed to any method of torture.We are a peaciful country and I am proud to add my name to the list of people that wish to have torture stopped and a law that supports this action. Andra Mabee , N.B. Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Canada should continue its stance against torture and human rights violations...let Canada not become an Aparthied nation in its spirit.. Baneen Z. , Greater Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Dyan Cook ,
TORONTO December 21, 2005 |
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Gilda Blackmore ,
London December 21, 2005 |
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Leanne DeGroot ,
Victoria, BC December 21, 2005 |
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JOHN MACKINNON ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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elisa wakabayashi ,
vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Pierre Rouleau ,
Gatineau, Québec, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Mike Samson ,
edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah Marshall ,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Don't prove Canada to be the biggest international hypocrite. Put our voice where our convictions are!!! Canadian values need to be shouted at every opportunity. We condemn torture and those who practice torture - especiallly in these uncertain times when so much is going unchecked. Rachelle Chinnery , Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Canada has been acting as a surrogate persecutor for United States interests as well as perpetrating psychological torture of those Americans who seek out refuge in Canada by way of a secret treaty denying each other's citizenry the right to leave thier respective nations even under the condition of a refugee. Those who seek out sanctuary are deprived of both Canadian and U.S. Human, Civil and Charter Rights where the abuses to force those persecuted back across the border afford the use of torture and other human right abuses. Canada should recind this treaty immediately, as my own infant child was subject to the horrors of psychological torture by first hand experience being ripped from her mother and father's arms and used to extort unlawful demands by officials who sought out revenge and retaliation. It is a shame upon the national conscience of Canada to be forced to submit to substandards of human right just to appease the Americans. It is time to stand up and say, NO. This is why I am now in Costa Rica. John Grinols (GrinOlsson) , Costa Rica December 21, 2005 |
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Claudie Eustache ,
Ste-Julie, Qc December 21, 2005 |
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That the government of any democratic nation could countenance, much less employ by proxy, torture on anyone, and especially on its own citizens, is a very frightening sign. Please do ratify OPCAT. Bill Tomlinson , Stirling, Ont. December 21, 2005 |
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Deborah Birkett ,
Burlington, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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David Bullock ,
Castlegar December 21, 2005 |
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What worse thing could happen to people. We must take an unwavering stand against this inhumanity. Sean Botham , Hamilton, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Dean Bruckshaw ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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Joy Walker ,
Winnipeg. Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Dé-Bush-isons le monde! Alain Cossette , Montréal December 21, 2005 |
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Larissa Haluszka ,
Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Adriana Fazekas ,
Hungary December 21, 2005 |
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Canada should be informing the US that we are shocked and horified by their conduct Donovan Downton , Richmond, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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It is beyond belief that supposed friends of Canada's have unabashedly condemned Canadian citizens to torture in other countries, and our government has been impotent to protect or to support them. My vote in the coming election will go to the party that convinces me that it will take meaningful action to prevent human rights abuses. Helen Ible , Sechelt, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Pauline Cameron ,
Stonewall, MB December 21, 2005 |
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Gareth Coghlan ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Matt Code ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Scott Kettles ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Sylvia Downton ,
Richmond, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Vinod Bandara ,
Sri Lanka December 21, 2005 |
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Ann Perodeau ,
Calgary December 21, 2005 |
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As a world leader and defender of human rights, I urge you and the government of Canada to support and ratify the UN's Convention OPCAT. We have the power and leadership within us, and collectively to protect the fundamental rights of individuals, not only within our own country, but for all of our global neighbors. PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW! KEEP THE LIGHT ON HUMAN RIGHTS! Heidi HeavyShield , Lethbridge, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Imran Kaderdina ,
Markham, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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jack kikstra ,
vancouver-island December 21, 2005 |
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Rochelle Fernandes ,
Toronto, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Susan Diewold ,
Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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Sheila Madden ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Sam Blatt ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Gail Kellough ,
Toronto Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is inhuman and canadian are for the humaine treatement of humans and such Callie Vineyard , Edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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lorie jacobsen ,
winnipeg mb December 21, 2005 |
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David Kim-Cragg ,
South Korea December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is purely reptilian. And I'd like to think that we've evolved. Colin Loughran , Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Julia Rohan ,
Sutton, Quebec December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is an horrific denial of human rights wherever it is allowed to continue. As Canadians it is our ethical duty to denounce such barbarity. Joe Percival , B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Juveriah ,
Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Joan Kirkby ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Charlene Wood ,
North Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Rebecca Applegarth ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Leslie Riley ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Lynne Hussey ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Canada's government must live up to the ideals of the Nation and its people. I urge you to stand up for universal human rights and against torture. Aaron Keeler , London, ON December 21, 2005 |
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I ask that you take a stand for all those that are treated inhumanly. I believe that Canada should lead the fight against torture and lead the world into practices of peace instead of acts of war and terror. It will not be up tp The United States. We must end the way that we are treating our fellow human beings and stop the separation of different Religions and come to a mutual respect for all human beings.We can send people to the moon,clone sheep,but we still cannot find peace. Together with other countries we need to get together and find some saving ground. We must find answers together as a world of human beings. Kelly O'Neill , Hamilton,Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Fjola Roberts ,
Duncan B.C. Canada December 21, 2005 |
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elliot saunders ,
south korea December 21, 2005 |
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Sarah Shragie ,
Canmore, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Ahmat Ijiang ,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Mohammed Sayed ,
Mississauga, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Dan King ,
Peterborough December 21, 2005 |
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Stand up and be counted, Mr. Martin. Help put a stop to the cowardly and barbaric crime of torture. Gary Schoenfeldt , Regina December 21, 2005 |
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Angela Lau ,
Edmonton, AB, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Sherri Stansfield ,
Sudbury, ON Canada December 21, 2005 |
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I wholly support Amnesty International's call for action against torture, and other forms of cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment of people everywhere. Isabel Cuerrier , Brandon December 21, 2005 |
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Nellie Pozdzik ,
Prince Albert, Sk. CAN. December 21, 2005 |
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Nathan Bauche ,
Regina, SK, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Robyn Richards ,
Nova Scotia, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Beverley Baker ,
Penticton, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Christian Assaf ,
Laval, QC December 21, 2005 |
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I like to see more activity on Bangladesh where Minority like Hindus, Christian, Buddhist and Tribal are routinly suffering as a silet genocide, like to have more attentions on that issue too. Not only Canadian are targeted out side Canada they vas minority are also targeted in Canada Too.As I used to feel proud Canadian, but feel little worry about reality when comes that we are not alone, nor we stand for to procted from torture.Due to political or racial, or religious reason. Shapan Ranjan Das , Toronto, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Diana Paige ,
Vancouver Island, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Kamilia Kaczor ,
North Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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R Ingman ,
BC December 21, 2005 |
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We have to end ALL violence against citizens of the world now. Torture, no matter the reasons, serves no purpose other than to force dominance over another living being. It is wrong to purposely inflict pain, whether physical or psychological, on any other living being.Such actions will forever haunt us. Erika Tufano , Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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We, as Canadians, need to take steps towards peace and the fight against torture. Courtney McCarty , Thunder Bay, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Nicole Yuen ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Patricia Goyeche ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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Alan Dunne ,
Peterborough, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Sue Starkey ,
Brentwood Bay, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Andrew Chuckleton ,
Peterborough December 21, 2005 |
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Curtis Brown ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Letty Last ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Rachelle Beaulieu ,
Winnipeg, MB. Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Please demonstrate that Canada is a country that is truly concerned for human rights in the world. Thank you for your time. David Grant , Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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Human to human...please. Mary Ann Munro , Calgary, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Scott Hadskis ,
Etobicoke, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Brad MacKinnon ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Richard Scott ,
Beamsville, ON December 21, 2005 |
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everyone loses..the one who tortures as well as the tortured..man's inhumanity displayed dianne bekolay , saskatoon December 21, 2005 |
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Arlene Levin ,
Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Norm Nichols ,
Surrey, BC December 21, 2005 |
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The government needs to listen to us citizens to build trust and goodwill, promote peace, and protect enhance human rights in any corner of the planet! Lindsay Marsh , Vancouver December 21, 2005 |
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I call all Canadian politicians to stand against torture Abderrahim Bouzid , TORONTO December 21, 2005 |
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Lindsay Baxter ,
Nova Scotia December 21, 2005 |
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It is crucial that Canada supports and promotes the United Nations Convention against Torture. To stand up for justice is one thing, but to implement policies that will further Canada's longstanding reputation of international support and justice is another. Ashley Love , Bracebridge December 21, 2005 |
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Jim Howe ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Dawn Carey ,
Winnipeg December 21, 2005 |
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Inas Hamid ,
280 Wellesley St. East#2101 December 21, 2005 |
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Kathleen Davidson ,
New Westminster BC December 21, 2005 |
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Alicia Madrid ,
Winnipeg, MB December 21, 2005 |
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With information we gain the responsibility to condemn anti-human acts. Doing nothing, knowingly, leaves us responsible FOR the continuation of such anti-human behavior. Gila Cupchik , Toronto, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Alex J. Connoy ,
St. Thomas, Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Maria Yerema ,
Coombs, BC December 21, 2005 |
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This is a crucial issue on which Canada can and should take international leadership. Elizabeth Elbourne , Montreal, Québec December 21, 2005 |
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Karen Hornby ,
Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Audrey Johnston ,
Chilliwack, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Heather Bardell ,
kingston, ON December 21, 2005 |
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Michael Heerema ,
Kingston, ON December 21, 2005 |
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I learned yesterday that "no touch" torture was made in Canada. It's time to realize that it must all stop. We cannot treat any living being with cruelty. Nadine Le Gros , London December 21, 2005 |
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Shane Horton ,
Calgary, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Susan Vandenassem ,
Calgary, AB December 21, 2005 |
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We must not allow other countries to use us to further their ends by the use of torture , sending our citizens to countries that approve of the use of torture , eg. Maher Arar Carolyn Edson , Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Torture is inhuman and inadmissible. It is illegal, cruel and degrading.It is the banishment of all freedom from a human body and soul. Marc Olivier Rafanelli , Montreal December 21, 2005 |
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Carol Hughes ,
Elliot Lake December 21, 2005 |
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It is appaling that any legitimately elected government can condone the kind of treatment suffered by Maher Arar, or any other victims of torture. Surely the government of my country has the moral compass to ratify this Optional Protocol and to put pressure on allies, like the United States, to do likewise. Norman McLeod , Ottawa Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Dan Meneley ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Dear Prime Minister Martin:
I am Nathan Warner, a 16 year old student in Kimberley BC. Like many others around the world I am very much against the use of torture on anyone. Race, relgion, colour, background, gender.. The torture of anyone is a major crime and needs ot be dealt with now! I hope in this new year we can all work together to abolish torture around the globe.
Thanks for your time. Nathan Warner , Kimberley, BC December 21, 2005 |
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While not wishing to turn a blind eye to terrorism and its presumed supporters, Canada did the right thing when it refused to commit troops to the US-led invasion of Iraq. The reason Prime Minister Chrétien gave at the time was the insubstantial evidence that the Bush administration had provided of the Hussein regime's ability to develop and use WMOs.
I firmly believe that Canada should be marking out a clear line of its own regarding the respect for prisoners suspected of being terrorists. It must insist on applications of existing and future conventions designed, precisely, to guarantee the safety and bodily integrity of suspects who are otherwise at risk of producing proof of the "sexed-up" kind that was used to hoodwink legislators and the general public in the run-up to the invasion. Since the Bush administration's own deceptions and approximations concerning distinctions between unfriendly and admittedly barbaric governments such as Iraq's and terrorist networks such as El Qaeda, there is all the more justification for Canada to remain vigilant as to US covert programs that use the country's air bases as points of transfer to detention centres that are unencumbered by any oversight mechanism whatsoever. The report on Dec. 18 of a stopover by a CIA-leased airplane en route to a Scottish base associated with the US' torture program -- more than two weeks after the initial public outcry over such a possibility -- implies that our government either does not understand the very grave consequences this complicity has for civil liberties both for the prisoners and for the citizens of this country, or is not being honest in its claims of knowing nothing of this scandalous situation. I sincerely hope that the major political parties and their leaders will devote serious attention to addressing this issue within the framework of the current general elections. Donald Kellough , Saint-Jean-de-l'île-d'Orléans December 21, 2005 |
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belinda poolay ,
canada December 21, 2005 |
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Melanie Carrington ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Melissa Stirling ,
London, ON December 21, 2005 |
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David Kalant ,
Pointe-Claire, QC December 21, 2005 |
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Tamara Burton ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Doreen Forbes ,
London ON December 21, 2005 |
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Joanne Leskow ,
Cochrane December 21, 2005 |
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Torturing people who probably don't know anything is an autrocity,, and if they have to they will say anything to stop the torture, What about our soldiers that are caught ? Do we expect humane treatment? Leslie Galatas , Winnipeg, Manitoba December 21, 2005 |
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Alison Brown ,
Trail, British Columbia December 21, 2005 |
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Tina Braumberger ,
Penticton, BC, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Pablo Irizar ,
Alberta, Canada December 21, 2005 |
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Simply doing nothing but acting as a disinterested and pasive observer does nothing either to raise the standing our country has in the eyes of the nations but belittles the sacrifices we have made in our history. Keir Heath , World Youth Academy, Beijing December 21, 2005 |
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Daniel Mix ,
Vancouver, BC December 21, 2005 |
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I call on you to make good on your commitment to Canadian values and ratify this document. Paul Childs , Edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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Tony Patterson ,
Ottawa December 21, 2005 |
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I think the UN and Canada should make it clear that there is no differentiation
allowed between physical and mental torture. Pauline Kay , Calgary, AB T2L 1N5 December 21, 2005 |
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Corrine Tombs ,
Ontario December 21, 2005 |
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Jennifer Taylor ,
Red Deer, Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Rich Lange ,
Westbank, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Kristi Giambattista ,
Regina, Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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Please start here in Canada by releasing people held in our jails without charge and under threat of deportation to torture in other states. Barbara Cooper , Port Alberni, BC December 21, 2005 |
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Rosa Gonzalez ,
Edmonton December 21, 2005 |
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Sylvia Riddell ,
Surrey, B.C. December 21, 2005 |
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Jackie ,
Alberta December 21, 2005 |
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Dorothy Dankanyin ,
CT, USA December 21, 2005 |
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Anton Kuerti ,
Toronto December 21, 2005 |
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Katherine Friesen ,
Swift Current, Saskatchewan December 21, 2005 |
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Rita Klutka ,
Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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PATRICIA HARRISON ,
NELSON BC December 22, 2005 |
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Josie ,
Calgary December 22, 2005 |
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Sean Patton ,
Calgary December 22, 2005 |
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Christine Ilott ,
Richmond Hill December 22, 2005 |
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Siraj Ali ,
December 22, 2005 |
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John Bick ,
RR 3, Bobcaygeon, On. December 22, 2005 |
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I'm surprised Canada hasn't set an example by being one of the first contries to sign this protocol. Please DO IT NOW Brenda Matthews , Lake Errock, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Robyn Greeley ,
Abbotsford, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Michelle Santschi ,
Abbotsford, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Joy Morris ,
Lethbridge December 22, 2005 |
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Raena Dempsey ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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T. Anne Scharbach ,
Nelson, British Columbia December 22, 2005 |
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Areej Qamheiah ,
Mississauga, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Sandra Sinclair ,
December 22, 2005 |
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Dale Mugford ,
Hamilton December 22, 2005 |
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I was torture in Chile and Pansma for political reasons and I survived only because the international solidarity of human right organitations.Torture is the most cruel human behaviour against another human being . Carlos A. Rodriguez , London, Ontario,Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Roberta Kirby ,
Richmond, BC December 22, 2005 |
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April Cody ,
Taiwan December 22, 2005 |
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Melissa Provost ,
Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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kingsley ferguson ,
694 Sammon Ave. Toronto, ON M4C 2E4 December 22, 2005 |
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rick greenhough ,
sooke bc December 22, 2005 |
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F. King ,
Northern Alberta December 22, 2005 |
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Christina Sladen ,
Kelowna, BC December 22, 2005 |
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"As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy." Christopher Dawson, The Judgment of Nations (1942) Louise Griep , Calgary December 22, 2005 |
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Karin Hornblower ,
Montréal, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Stephanie Vine ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Peter Bird ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Michael Peters ,
Winnipeg December 22, 2005 |
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As we move forward further into the 21st Century, we as Canadians should strive to make this a more civilized world. As a nation, let's take a stand against torture of any kind Leila Kullar , Surrey, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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Please move this issue forward immediately. Jennifer LeVecque , Victoria, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Shadi Shahkhalili ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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David Pugh ,
Markham, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Michael Nenonen ,
Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Anne Marie Heenan ,
Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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No one deserves to be treated like this. No matter what they have done everyone is entitled to some dignity. Ashlee Figiel , Fort McMurray December 22, 2005 |
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Linda King ,
Castlegar, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Sir, I applaud your refusal to buckle to the weight of the Bush government on these issues, and for standing up for Canada. We in Canada must never be a silent partner to the practices of the American vision of unlawful Guantanamo-style retention, interrogation and torture, all in the name of justifying the Bush administration's vision of how to defend a democratic society. "Democracy" built on lies, deceit and deception is no better than Naziism--and blind following is how Hitler got away with his atrocities. Please distinguish Canada as far different from that. Please support this initiative, and continue speaking out on the global stage--you are the only Canadian who can do this effectively. Steven Fielder , Central Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Braden Kool ,
Abbotsford, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Government condoned violence makes criminals of us all. Lorraine Barnaby , Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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We all bleed blood we are all the same. When will we learn Maxine Matishak , Calgary, Aberta December 22, 2005 |
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Leanne Morgan ,
Calgary, Alberta December 22, 2005 |
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Gayle Vallance ,
Fernie, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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I would have expected Canada to be one of the first nations to support OPCAT. I hope that you will proceed promptly in ratifying it. Mike Wyeth , Victoria December 22, 2005 |
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WAIKWA MUCHIRI ,
TORONTO, CANADA December 22, 2005 |
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Dildora ,
Tashkent December 22, 2005 |
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Torture should not be an option for canada or anyone else. Mr Prime Minister please listen to this petion. Tyler R Cody , parksville December 22, 2005 |
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Vivien Hoang ,
Sudbury December 22, 2005 |
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Colleen Kirkland ,
B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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Shauna Eveleigh ,
Prince Albert SK Canada December 22, 2005 |
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David Gauvin ,
Ste-Marie-de-Kent, N.B. December 22, 2005 |
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T.E. Vadney ,
Vancouver, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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KASOZI ,
UGANDA December 22, 2005 |
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Canadians are proud of the ways we have at times in the past shown world leadership on human rights issues.
Please ratify the Optional Protocol immediately and call on other nations to do the same. Kathleen Ruff , Smithers, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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Bonnie Peigan ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 22, 2005 |
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Jenhane Provot Berthaud ,
Thionville (France) December 22, 2005 |
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Brian Shuve ,
Hamilton, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Melanie Chursinoff ,
Montreal, PQ December 22, 2005 |
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Shannon ,
Wroxeter Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Sylvia Krogh ,
Edmonton December 22, 2005 |
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What I know as torture does not compare to what others in other places know as torture. No one deserves to be tortured. I think people who think they have to torture others have inhumane problems. Yet, I acknowledge what our Lord Jesus Christ went through and I read of Christian who go through similar torture and I pray that the torture was worth the pain. I am grateful that I am Canadian and unimportant in some aspects of society. I will pray for people who go through the unfair treatment. I will pray for the ones who lead this. Gwendolyn Finck , Edmonton, Alberta, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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John Salatellis ,
Laval, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Jackie Matland ,
Victoria, B/C. December 22, 2005 |
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Leila Amro ,
Montreal, QC December 22, 2005 |
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ruth ilnytzky ,
victoria bc v8s 1t3 December 22, 2005 |
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Rehana Bacchus ,
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Michael C. Klein MD ,
Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Shurli Manndel ,
North Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Kevin Cherry ,
Toronto, M4Y 1X5 December 22, 2005 |
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Have you ever been tortured? You wouldn't like it, I'm sure. Megan Sheraton-Langille , Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Nicole Andrews ,
Fort McMurray,,Alberta December 22, 2005 |
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Elizabeth Taylor ,
Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Jacquelyn Allen ,
Vancouver, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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IN ORDER FORTHE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENRY TO BE BE COHERENT AND TO HAVE CREDIBILITY THIS U.N. AGREEMENT MUST BE SIGNED. earl krams , MONTREAL December 22, 2005 |
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Stacy Layne Lavoie ,
Calgary, AB December 22, 2005 |
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Rudy Friesen ,
Denman Island, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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Scott Wingrove ,
Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Ryan Johnson ,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Rose Starratt ,
Kentville, NS CN December 22, 2005 |
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Debbie Borg ,
Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Ieke Giese ,
North vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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TUVACHE ,
france December 22, 2005 |
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Please Sir; You can do More! Nick Longo , BC December 22, 2005 |
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Nilu Dadbeh ,
WEST VANCOUVER December 22, 2005 |
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Yvonne Fried ,
Victoria, BC December 22, 2005 |
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gerardo garcia ,
Calexico December 22, 2005 |
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Pamela McLeod ,
North Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Rick West ,
Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Suzanne Waldron ,
Cambridge, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Victoria Sheppard ,
Toronto, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Emily Campbell ,
Hamilton, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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carol hune ,
bc December 22, 2005 |
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Nick Rockel ,
Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Dave Ligertwood ,
Williams Lake, BC. December 22, 2005 |
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Wilma Koeleman ,
Burnaby December 22, 2005 |
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ulli bennett ,
vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Trevor Tymchuk ,
Elliot Lake, ON December 22, 2005 |
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john bessette ,
Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Torture dehumanizes both the tortured and the torturers. It is morally, ethically, humanely wrong. As a peaceful nation that supports human rights, Canada must ratify the Optional Protocol. Annamarie Bohus , Brampton,Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Paula McGlynn ,
Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Mr. Thom Keeler ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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I believe that the struggle to end torture has gone on long enough. After all, the U.N. was created to stop such brutality, and it has certainly existed long enough that those with power inside Lisa Jensen , North Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Karen Weir ,
Burnaby,BC December 22, 2005 |
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Anne Dilliott ,
Ridgetown, ON; N0P 2C0 December 22, 2005 |
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camilla andersson ,
norway December 22, 2005 |
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Dear Prime Minister
Deprived community of Renaissance Education Foundation highly committed for this issue. Please strongly consider REF request. (REF is the abbreviation of Renaissance Education Foundation)
Thanking you in anticipation
Yours Sincerely
Joseph Nadeem
Executive Director
Renaissance Education Foundation
Renaissance Education Foundation , Pakistan December 22, 2005 |
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Shauna Micheals ,
Abbotsford, BC, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Matthew Pals ,
Maple Rige, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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odgie danaan ,
united kingdom December 22, 2005 |
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Jozef Kowalewski ,
Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Gerald Martin ,
Coquitlam, BC December 22, 2005 |
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I have to wonder why any Canadian would not jump at the chance to ratify OPCAT. As I grow older, I find it amazing how often I see the truth in the statement,"what goes around, comes around". Lets stop the cruelty, before it comes back and slaps us. Will you commit to this before I cast my vote? Brenda Daniels , Kentville Nova Scotia December 22, 2005 |
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Everyone knows torture to be wrong. Such heinous acts won't cease if the perpetrators are appeased.
Stand up and be counted! John Steiner , Taylorsville, Utah December 22, 2005 |
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kim sutherland ,
waterloo On December 22, 2005 |
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I hope you will atke time to reflect during the holiday season about the effects that torture has had on millions of lives inculding children.
J'espère que vous allez agir et avoir un impact positif sue ce sujet.
Joyeux Noel, et meileeurs voeux pour la nouvelle année. Naïma Hanafi , Edmonton, Alberta December 22, 2005 |
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Torture is inhmumane and degrading. Such brutality would never earn us peace, but it sows hatred, animosity and mistrust. armstrong mvura , united kingdom December 22, 2005 |
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dEAR SIR
HEALTHTY INDIVIDUAL NEED TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AS HE FEEL CONPETENT AND RELAX TO PESUE THE GOAS HE WANTS ABU K. KROMAH , K.S.A. December 22, 2005 |
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Kylie Lichty ,
S8 C45 RR1 Winlaw,BC December 22, 2005 |
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Ook Chung ,
South Korea December 22, 2005 |
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Its bad to make people suffered. We have to repsect their rights. They are Human being like you.
Let them live in peace. Victor AMISSI SULUBIKA , Uganda December 22, 2005 |
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Helen Kirby ,
Preston, U.K. December 22, 2005 |
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Joyce McBeth ,
Manchester, UK (formerly Fort St. John, BC, Canada) December 22, 2005 |
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It's quite simple really, move this issue forward, or lose mine and my family's votes. Ellene Johnston , Edmonton, AB December 22, 2005 |
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Nadine ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Lea Tibbo ,
Vancouver , B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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Aysegul Ergul ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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I support,
Best regards,
Mirsuljan Namazaliev Mirsuljan , Kyrgyzstan December 22, 2005 |
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Shari Gignac ,
Nanaimo.B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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Stephen LeBoeuf ,
Windsor Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Marion Arnold ,
New Glasgow Nova Scotia December 22, 2005 |
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I think it is important that you do not ignore these issues. I would like everyone in Canada to know that something is being done, and I would like to know something is being done, and human rights are important to the Canadian government at ALL times. Diane McQuade , Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Christine McCabe ,
Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Donna Parker ,
Newport N.S. Canada December 22, 2005 |
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RG Kastern ,
Thunder Bay, ON December 22, 2005 |
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David Taub Bancroft ,
Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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I support the above action Alexander Balogh , Oakville, Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Fern Mosoff ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Christa Ross ,
Regina December 22, 2005 |
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Torture is unethical, ungodly, and negates the grand purpose of God. we are not created to dominate, or oppress ourselves. we are tsubdue the enviroment and our circumstances. we all are co- reagents of this planet Earth. Let's stop this inhuman act today. We are member of the same family. adekugbe folorunsho , nigeria December 22, 2005 |
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Amanda McLeod ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Stephen Benedict ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Ellen Bailey ,
Cranbrook, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Lainie Piercy ,
NB December 22, 2005 |
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Colleen Zobel ,
Winnipeg, MB December 22, 2005 |
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Mary Massey ,
Penetanguishene, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Gwyneth Williams ,
Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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I am adamantly opposed to torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment for any reason. Peri Phillips McQuay , Westport, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Serena Lambe ,
Grand Fa;;s-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador December 22, 2005 |
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carole moss ,
edinburgh, scotland December 22, 2005 |
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maxine lybert ,
montreal, qc December 22, 2005 |
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MARK HICKEY ,
Saint John, N.B. December 22, 2005 |
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Indira Persaud ,
Brampton Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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In addition to being knowledge rich, we must take action. Alie Warnes , Burlington, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Hicham Mohamed ,
Cairo, Egypt December 22, 2005 |
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Shadi Amin ,
Germany December 22, 2005 |
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Paul McGuire ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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A new year is upon us. Let us bring compassion and humanity back into our dealings with our brothers and sisters. judith hudon , ottawa, canada December 22, 2005 |
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Paul Berry ,
Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Lynda Gartley ,
Barrie, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Torture is wrong !!! Jim Lynch , Kitchener December 22, 2005 |
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We have to act as a global community in matters that are in opposition to basic human rights. Deb Kinder , Kingston, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Alison Pick ,
St. John's, NL December 22, 2005 |
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Blair Thorne ,
St. John's December 22, 2005 |
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In light of the fact that the US government now has a law against torture it is high time that the Canadian goveernment stopped dragging its feet and sign the UN protocol. If we do this we will gain some moral leadership in the world wide community. Charles Boole , Ottawa, Ontaio December 22, 2005 |
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david and mary walmark ,
Rose Bay , Nova Scotia December 22, 2005 |
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Paulette Sadoway ,
Halifax, NS December 22, 2005 |
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Maco Cassetta ,
Chicago, IL December 22, 2005 |
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Serena Ali ,
Halifax, NS December 22, 2005 |
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Your response to this issue, especially during an election campaign, is very important to me. Joan Medina , Niagara-on-the-Lake December 22, 2005 |
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WE must Defend & spread the warmth shine the light on those who suffer, agonise cold alone in the Dark. NO man should suffer what many other suffered stop Turture world wide,Canada we have the moral grounds & our name to act on it. Alexandr Azar , Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Linda Moss ,
glasgow scotland December 22, 2005 |
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joanne cadieux ,
Aylmer, Quebec December 22, 2005 |
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Paulette Gallant ,
Collette, New Brunswick December 22, 2005 |
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Carla Galgay ,
St. John's, NL December 22, 2005 |
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Paule Laflamme-Forde ,
Toronto, ON December 22, 2005 |
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It is inconceivable to me that any country purporting to be civilised would use torture or aid its use by any other country. christine burrows , Thompson December 22, 2005 |
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Corey Shortliffe ,
Halifax, NS December 22, 2005 |
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Sam Kudsieh ,
Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Prime Minister Martin,
Let's send a Canadian message to the world. Brigid McKenna , Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Please don't stand idly by and allow such attrocities to continue. Everyone has to do their part. It's an obligation as a fellow human being. John Sullivan , Kitchener, Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Lisa Neily ,
Halifax, NS December 22, 2005 |
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Leslie Menagh ,
Halifax, NS, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Dawn Jardine ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Katrina Treloar ,
Pickering, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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I am appalled by the international lack of concern that has been shown over the increase of torture practices (some of them, those involving sensory deprivation, developed in Montreal) in the name of ‘security’. Christina Holmes , Halifax, NS December 22, 2005 |
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Vivian Hollister ,
Aylmer, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Lindsay Ferguson ,
Halifax, NS December 22, 2005 |
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Danielle Atherton ,
Saint John, NB December 22, 2005 |
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Neil Overbeek ,
Toronto, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Rita Sontrop ,
London, Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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As a Christian--a Roman Catholic Christian--I'm vitally opposed to torture! It's an attack on human life, and all human life is sacred! I think you made the right decision in not supporting the US in the Iraq war, because that war was the needless taking away of innocent lives. But, so is torture! Please suppor this! David Reed , Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Torture has no place in Society, it's barbaric and draconian. Canada is known for it's peacekeeping measures, which I as a Canadian am proud of, let's not sully us by supporting torture in any way. Sandra Whalen , Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Tracy Willcott ,
Paraguay December 22, 2005 |
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Jenny Hunter ,
December 22, 2005 |
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Evie Newton ,
NL December 22, 2005 |
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Benjamin Colin Hopps ,
Ottawa Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Joanne Frascarelli ,
21 Lakeshore Road Apt. 409 Pointe Claire,Quebec, H9S5N3 December 22, 2005 |
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Darrick Hahn ,
Kitchener December 22, 2005 |
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ian Smith ,
ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Alain Bissonnette ,
Montreal December 22, 2005 |
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sarah power ,
Kingston, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Torture does not solve or control conflict, it only escalates it. THis is not the way to create a humane world Mariam Mesbah , Toronto, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Just one thought: imagine how you would feel if you were the one being tortured. Would you want someone to help end this senseless and barbaric act? Tara Ainsworth , Halifax, Nova Scotia December 22, 2005 |
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Torture is evil and leads to such horrific events as the Holocaust and genocide. Stop torture immediately! The Reverend Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson , Medicine Hat December 22, 2005 |
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methods of torture, described by Amnesty International, to extract information must be banned daCosta Duarte , Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Marya Grant ,
Montreal, QC December 22, 2005 |
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Sarah Anderson ,
Nova Scotia December 22, 2005 |
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Canada must be vocal in the international community on this issue and also must act to ensure its own house it order and clean any skeletons in our closet through diligent and transparent inquiry. jill schatz , toronto, ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Wendy MacIntyre ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Pamela Burns ,
Montreal December 22, 2005 |
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Lynn Morrow ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Adam Coovadia ,
St. Petersuberg, Fl December 22, 2005 |
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Drew Elliott ,
Peterborough, ON December 22, 2005 |
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oonagh maley ,
toronto December 22, 2005 |
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brian crawford ,
dartmouth , n.s. December 22, 2005 |
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Michael Cardwell ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Signature in the name of ACAT-Canada (Action by Christians for Abolition of Torture); Montreal Qc louis lafleur , montreal qc December 22, 2005 |
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Gina Vergilio ,
Whitby, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Bruce Dunlop ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Annie English ,
St Catharines, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Sue Davis ,
Saint John, New Brunswick December 22, 2005 |
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Renald Mailhot ,
6-22 Deauville, Gatineau (Qc) J8Z 3C1 December 22, 2005 |
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Wanda Watts ,
Smithers, B.C. December 22, 2005 |
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Brigitte ,
Montreal December 22, 2005 |
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Helen Duhaime ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Stephanie Frigon ,
Vancouver, BC December 22, 2005 |
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It is essential that we stand together to support the dignity of all human life and we can best do this by promoting peace; first within ourselves, then with our immediate families and then to all the world. We are all one and when we each realize this truth deep within ourselves, violence will end. In Peace.
Julie Allen , Keady, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Colleen Bruchet ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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my family and myself would like to let you know that thanks to groups as yourselves, there is hope. you have our thanks and 100% support. keep up the good work. Fabian , Cortez December 22, 2005 |
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Jayne Jennings ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Ann Elbourne ,
Montreal, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Jean ,
Cambridge December 22, 2005 |
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Jean-Pierre Vidal ,
1057 Montmagny, Chicoutimi, Qc, G7J 2X9 December 22, 2005 |
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Christie Gray ,
Guelph, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Mr. Martin,
Please use your diplomatic expertise to advocate on behalf of torture victims everywhere. Fred Redekop , Floradale, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Elizabeth Guthrie ,
London ON December 22, 2005 |
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Ryan Ruddick ,
Montreal December 22, 2005 |
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Shobha Maharaj ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Joan Doyle ,
Fredericton, NB December 22, 2005 |
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Jillian Scott ,
Regina, Sask. December 22, 2005 |
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The Very Rev. Robin Walker ,
Brandon MB December 22, 2005 |
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Donna Thiessen ,
Saskatoon December 22, 2005 |
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Jill Robinson ,
Shanty Bay, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Lisa Fenerty ,
Ottawa On Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Chris Bottomley ,
Toronto, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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It's imperative that Canada ratify the Optional Protocol. As a leader of the world community Canada must take a leading role in the the fight against torture and degrading punishments. Now it's not the time to talk but to walk the talk. Carlos Santander-Maturana , Thunder Bay, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Yvonne Cameron ,
London, Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Andrea Harden ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Tania Seib ,
Halifax December 22, 2005 |
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Jen Lajoie ,
sarnia, canada December 22, 2005 |
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Please do everything you can to indicate Canada's abhorance of torture, including any perceived or real collusion with US operations to extract individuals to countries known for human rights abuses of prisoners. Gretchen Fitzgerald , Halifax, Nova Scotia December 22, 2005 |
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Danielle Dunlop ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Jacomine Jacobs ,
Port Perry On Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Susana Trindade ,
Montreal December 22, 2005 |
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I'd like to see Canada take a stand and be a leader in this initiative. Kiernan Antares , Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Todd Lumley ,
Toronto, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Jennifer Sau-man Tan ,
Montreal, Quebec December 22, 2005 |
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Katherine Duffield ,
Fort Saskatchewan, AB December 22, 2005 |
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Lorraine Code FRSC, Distinguished Research Professor ,
Department of Philosophy, York University December 22, 2005 |
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Jon Blanthorn ,
Toronto, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Melanie Crisfield ,
Edmonton December 22, 2005 |
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Mirha ,
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Joel Spadafora ,
Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Melissa Rosen ,
Vancouver December 22, 2005 |
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Varina Crisfield ,
Montreal December 22, 2005 |
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This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible. How can we call ourselves compassionate humans otherwise. Melanie McGinnity , Fredericton, NB December 22, 2005 |
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Gillian Pink ,
Antigonish, NS December 22, 2005 |
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I know that few things in this life are self-evident but that torture is unjustifiable under any circumstances is one of them. Gerald FitzGerald , 129 Euclid Ave Scarboro ON M1C 1K2 December 22, 2005 |
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Anahid Harrison ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Torture is increasingly becoming an acceptable means of gathering information.This is frightening and totally unacceptable and I call upon the Prime Minister to ratify the Optional Protocal Noel Vethanayagam , Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Heather Webb ,
Kingston, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Adam Lenny ,
Carleton Place, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Allyson Coogan ,
Red Lake, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Kyla McFeat ,
Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Zvi Gilbert ,
Toronto, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Andrew Buxton ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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dear sir
with due respect
i am totaly against any kind of torture toowards humans it should be strongly condemable. all r equal rights to enjoy there life results show only innocents peoples suffer from it we must stop it
parmeet kaur
india parmeet kaur , india/punjab/ludhiana December 22, 2005 |
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Cher Hornoi ,
Regina, Sask December 22, 2005 |
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Sarah Costello ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Emmanuelle Gilger ,
Montreal, QC December 22, 2005 |
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Melissa Kane ,
Halifax, Nova Scotia December 22, 2005 |
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Susan-Blanche Chato ,
Montreal December 22, 2005 |
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Canada needs to demonstrate leadership on this issue. We should set a continental example for our southern neighbours and others. David A. Tickell , Nanoose Bay, BC December 22, 2005 |
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Stephanie Dean ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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I urge you to ratify the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and other forms of Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). IN particular, I am concerned with the discussion of the "legitimate
use of torture, being touted by members of the U.S. military, and the Bush Administration. Much of the CIA's work is, obvisouly, secretive as that is the nature of their business. With this in mind, we need to have the strongest UN protocols in place to chart and examine and ban the use of torture.
Thank you for reading this letter.
Degan Davis
Writer and teacher.
St. John's, Newfoundland
Degan Davis , St. John's December 22, 2005 |
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José Sigouin ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Stephen Brooke ,
Toronto, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Please help to ensure that Canada plays an active role in ending torture around the world and lives up to its reputation as a peacemaker. Only a few people have the power to directly work to stop these practises - please use yours to do the right thing. Patricia Vogt , Regina, Saskatchewan December 22, 2005 |
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Martha Boyce ,
Guelph, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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No is free if some are oppressed. The measure of a society is seen in the corridors of its prisons. Joel Harden , Ottawa, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Annik Belanger Krams ,
montreal, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Jennifer Stone ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Kathleen McHugh ,
Russell, Ont. December 22, 2005 |
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All human beings are entitled to basic rights and protecton against their removal. Our fundamental test is compassion when it is needed most. I'm horrified that Canada doesn't take a stronger stand aginst this type of activity which is more about abuse than the discovery of truths. Desiree Francis , 88 Coady Ave. Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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We must arrive at the point where we repect humans,the same as me, and torture does not cure the ills of the world as some people and nations believe. Conrad A. Aartibise , Dauphin, Mb. December 22, 2005 |
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Terry Wilson ,
Cornwall December 22, 2005 |
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Shay MacMullin ,
Dartmouth December 22, 2005 |
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I also deeply believe that the United States somehow sees itself above international law. Please keep vigilant watch on them as they run rampant with apparent immunity. Rev. Warren Schell , Hagersville ON December 22, 2005 |
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Som Tsoi ,
Waterloo December 22, 2005 |
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I am pleased to join Amnesty International in this appeal and program to end torture.As a Canadian citizen I would hope that Canada would lead both by example and in support of this campaign. I am sure our exmaple would be an inspiration and a model that would encourage the aboltion of torture globally. But we must ensure that our own house is in perfect order before our urgings can carry moral authority. Michael Ballin , Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Dominique Masson ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Do not let trade and economic gain prevent CANADA from speaking out boldly on these human rights issues. Let us be an example to the world. Paul McAuley , Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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bobmcdougall ,
manitoba December 22, 2005 |
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It's NEVER too late! But we must act NOW! Daniel St-Jean , Carlisle, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Dasey Wangkhang ,
Toronto, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Javier Tierrafria Ramirez ,
Puerto Vallarta Mexico December 22, 2005 |
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jocelyn mcguire ,
oakville, on. December 22, 2005 |
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Joyce Hobday ,
Saskatoon, SK December 22, 2005 |
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Linda McQuaig ,
Toronto December 22, 2005 |
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I find it difficult to even imagine that torture continues to exist to other humans across the globe. Please help put a stop to this inhumane treatment!! Robert Cosby , Grimsby, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Meghan Simpson ,
Austin, TX December 22, 2005 |
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Mary Liston ,
Toronto, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Tom Evans ,
Edmonton, Alberta December 22, 2005 |
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Maha Hammoud ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Jennifer McGuire ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Jennifer Austin Champ ,
Ottawa, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Heather Rennie ,
Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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For too long Canada has stood behind a reputation casted fifty years ago. It is time to earn the right to the reputation and remind the world that Canada does care about the human rights of all people no matter their gender, race, religion or crime. Sean Maddox , Ottawa, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Jessie McKay ,
St.Laurent, Manitoba December 22, 2005 |
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Kate Mason ,
toronto December 22, 2005 |
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Asya Jalil ,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Aimee Brons ,
Lethbridge, Alberta December 22, 2005 |
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Paula Eyzaguirre ,
Ottawa, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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Pat Power ,
Winnipeg, Manitoba December 22, 2005 |
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Chelsea Stelmach ,
Westport, Ontario December 22, 2005 |
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annie ferncase ,
Canada December 22, 2005 |
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I do have a simple question to our Prime Minister: Is Canada not signing on OPCAT just an oversight? Willy Marcel Rangira , Ottawa, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Deborah Kelly-Kennedy ,
R.R.1, Chapeau, Quebec December 22, 2005 |
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Dr. G. William N. Fitzgerald ,
St. Anthony, Newfoundland December 22, 2005 |
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Debra Ferrel ,
Red Deer AB December 22, 2005 |
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Heidi Pentney ,
Kingston Ont December 22, 2005 |
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PaulSeshadri ,
Ottawa December 22, 2005 |
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Rebecca Boucher ,
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada December 22, 2005 |
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Amy Alexander ,
Hamilton, ON December 22, 2005 |
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Barry Simmonds ,
Toronto, ON |