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Muslim hatred on parade: Anti-Jewish tumult is spreading from Europe to Canada. (Multiculture).
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Alberta Report
- Article date:
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May 13, 2002
- Author:
- Grace, Kevin Michael
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After 1,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators-"angry and chanting," according to the Calgary Sun-"surged" towards the Harry Hays federal building and then the U.S. Consulate April 5, march organizer Nagah Rage pleaded with them. "Islam means peace," he said. But "Islam" does not mean "peace," and it was reported that the mob chanted "Death to the Jews." Have Muslim immigrants brought their tribal hatreds to Canada?
Mr. Hage, chairman of the Muslim Council of Calgary, a grocer and a 1997 federal Liberal candidate, said afterwards he had not heard the chant but apologized anyway. The Calgary police said it would not investigate but then changed its mind. Last month there were ...