Read a story in media suggesting most of those Tamil from that boat last year are being released. While no one wants known terrorist groups organizing in our country it says something about the 'paranoia' which has gripped the western world since the horrible events of 911
There was much made since that dreadful day of having to be vigilant against possible terrorist connections. Yet so many innocent (predominantly Arab or Muslim) men have been mistreated by our justice and immigration system.
And it doesn't help that in some quarters (read talk show radio) calls continue for even more stringent restrictions.
The December 25 scare in the US (a frightful experience for all those involved) has now resulted in 'geographic' profiling.
Profiling is stereotyping. It is an illogical jump to conclude that all must be like the few.
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