24-oct-08

21. After the dust settles….!

Now, as the dust settles from the verdict that was handed to the youth in the now “Torornto10” case, it is time to reflect on some aspects of the decision and it’s implications for the rest of the group.

It is a given that, whether the Judge meant that to be or no, the verdict had served the interest of the conservative government and was a “safe face” tool for the RCMP and CICS. The case was practically falling apart after 7 of the 18 individuals were released. The star witness Muben had flip flopped throughout the course of the hearings, between his feel of guilt and wanting to help, and his need for the money to satisfy the addiction! The prosecution had to challenge his own witness and declare him a “liar” to keep the case opened! This is an unprecedented move in such a sensitive case that is solely dependent on the work of two malls, discounting the third mole that has surfaced during the hearings and denied by CICS agents.

20. So, It is Political after all….!

The guilty verdict that was delivered today in court against one of the youth in the case proves beyond a shadow of doubt that this case is all about politics. No truth, no justice...just politics. It also proves that the “Justice” system in Canada has been sold to politics. It is not only a wrong verdict, but is one that is covered with shame on the judge who delivered it, and the whole Justice system.

The “Training camp” story has been discussed many times in court during the prelim and the hearings of the seven people that were released after the prosecution dropped the charges against them. There was nothing that can be described as ‘evidence’ of the plot, set aside what is described by the Judge as “overwhelming evidence”. It is known to all who heard or watched the hearings that it was just a sports event attended by a group of youth to keep them in shape; playing paint ball.

Darkness more than the Night….

Twenty eight months have already passed since the Toronto 18 were first arrested. Seven of the detained were set free; including the alleged “Ring leader”. The case took central stage on the Canadian Media and politics. It was a big day for the Media, the Police, and the ruling party’ Politicians to affirm their guard of Canadian life; no matter what the truth behind this affirmation might be.

However, after the first splash, the case took a down turn when the Prosecutor cancelled the Prelim hearings after 19 month of the trial and took every one and every thing back to square 1. Nine months later, the case is still standing still; no progress whatsoever.

21-aug-08

It has been a while since I wrote for the “Injustice in Canada”. That is not because I lost interest. I can’t lose interest in my son’s life that has been taken away from him. It is simply because there is nothing happening whatsoever. The situation is completely stagnant. The court is not in session any more, as the persecution is in vacation!

The accused are just sitting in the detention prison waiting for any thing to happen, to give them a glimpse of hope that they might, one day, actually have a trial and maybe, if justice prevails and politics subsided in this case, can walk out free again. Just dreaming…!

The politically-accused have started to lose patience. They are denied a lot of rights that come with being in a regular prison rather than in detention. For instance, they are not allowed to exercise. Their phone access is restricted, and the food is the worst that can be fed to a human. They are not allowed regular touch visits as permitted for killers and rapists in regular prisons. It has been over 26 month, and there is no hope for a successful bail.

25-mar-08

17.  It's now on TV ... Watch it and Act!

In the continuous battle against the darkness of the present government and its collaborators within the so-called "Law!" enforcement agencies and Intelligence! Agencies (CICS and RCPM), a glimpse of fairness has emerged with the release of the "Unfair Dealing" documentary. The sole credit for this documentary goes to David Weingarten, a talented reporter/filmmaker, and most importantly a fair human being who rose above the baseless allegations plotted by the power-seeking right wing extremist government, and the noise made by the profit-seeking media. He successfully connected the history of these agencies with the present events to draw a better and more logical picture of what is really happening.

16. Coming Closer to the Truth ... Wake Up Canada!

On March 06, 08, a brave and straightforward article, written by Ian MacLeod, was posted in CanWest News Services. Speaking to the Cabinet, the center character of this article is a member of the National Security Council who wasn’t named in the article. He pointed out the fact that we have been saying all along for the last two years…that this case is just a balloon…with no air inside!

The member of the Security Council explained that there is no reality behind this case… maybe just bunch of kids talking big! He said that they were no threat to our national security at any point of time.

15. Silence of the Wolves! Yasen Mohamed and Qayyum Jamal's charges stayed, with a deaf ear from the Media!

Last week, the prosecution stayed All charges against Yasin Mohamed and Qayyum Jamal after the case against him, and most of the others charged with the so-called “terrorism training” of paintball, were proven to be nothing but faked and pretentious; in other words, made up charges. Charges against Other accused were reduced, and maybe some are about to be offered a “peace bond”.

14. Shareef; out of solitary …I am in ..

Time is what we, humans, are made of. It is the essence of life. It is the fourth dimension. When it stops, we stop. When it slows down, we slow down and Senses become vague and feelings get mixed up. That is why Solitary confinement is the worst that man can face, as he loses his feelings, his senses and his life.

14-feb-08

13. Shareef locked up in solitary …

“Lock’em up…shut’em up…” – The Guards have Spoken

On Feb 11, 08, around 5:15pm, the phone rang; a familiar number. It was Shareef’s collect call from his detention place. I accepted the call and started talking. Shareef’s voice was not normal. He seemed upset and agitated. I asked what happened. He said that one of the semi-human guards has created a scene to lock him up in solitary confinement for few days. He then hung up.

7-feb-08

12. The Black Hole of the justice System... Time doesn't Count!

Every month, the "presumed innocents" guys, in Maplehurst jail, are taken to the courtroom, either physically or via videoconference, to be told that they were remanded for another month, as the Legal Aid did not give an answer yet to the defense request for funding!

Just like that! Another month, and another month, and another month! Time passes as if it has consequence. But who cares for what is happening. The only-on-paper principle of "a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty" has already receded and gave way to the evil side of human nature.

(11) No light at the end of the tunnel....and the Saga Continuous...

10. Free Country ... Free Press!