Ideology and idiocy ...
Self respect. Pride. Discernment. Common sense. I think these qualities are lost on most Canadians. It seems like uncritical social liberalism in this country has robbed us of the ability to discern what best serves the interest of Canadians. Ideology usually leads to idiocy … and Thursday’s decision by Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board is one of the most idiotic stories of bureaucratic bumbling ever.
Today, convicted sex offender Farid Noedost is virtually walking free on the streets of Winnipeg instead of being deported to his native Iran. Noedost was released on parole on Thursday after the Immigration and Refugee Board determined his fears of being killed in Iran are valid.
Noedost was arrested in 2006 after two girls, aged 16 and 15, said they were abused by the man on three occasions after passing out from drugs and alcohol. Noedost was sentenced to three years in prison in December 2007 for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and given a three-year suspended sentence and probation for a sexual assault conviction in April 2008.
Noedost was slated for mandatory deportation because his sentence was a federal term of more than two years.
But Thursday's hearing was held after concerns arose for Noedost's safety in Iran. He has a warrant for his arrest after escaping from Iran years ago. He has also become a Christian since incarcerated. He claims he will be killed for his newfound faith if he returns to Iran. Noedest played the religious persecution card with Canadian bureaucracy and won. And we lost. Big time.
Michael McPhelan of the Immigration and Refugee Board said he wasn't convinced Noedost will not reoffend. "I have concerns that you are dangerous to the public in Canada," McPhelan said via video conference from Vancouver to a Winnipeg courtroom.
"The way you have conducted yourself in Canada is despicable. You are a danger to girls under 18."
But McPhelan added, "The need to protect the Canadian public is outweighed by the risk you face in your country of origin."
What?!?! For the record: NOTHING outweighs the need to protect the Canadian public. McPhelan should be reprimanded, if not fired, for his statement. And he should be replaced with someone who puts the people he serves first.
With contributions from Kevin Rollason's article in the Winnipeg Free Press.
Today, convicted sex offender Farid Noedost is virtually walking free on the streets of Winnipeg instead of being deported to his native Iran. Noedost was released on parole on Thursday after the Immigration and Refugee Board determined his fears of being killed in Iran are valid.
Noedost was arrested in 2006 after two girls, aged 16 and 15, said they were abused by the man on three occasions after passing out from drugs and alcohol. Noedost was sentenced to three years in prison in December 2007 for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and given a three-year suspended sentence and probation for a sexual assault conviction in April 2008.
Noedost was slated for mandatory deportation because his sentence was a federal term of more than two years.
But Thursday's hearing was held after concerns arose for Noedost's safety in Iran. He has a warrant for his arrest after escaping from Iran years ago. He has also become a Christian since incarcerated. He claims he will be killed for his newfound faith if he returns to Iran. Noedest played the religious persecution card with Canadian bureaucracy and won. And we lost. Big time.
Michael McPhelan of the Immigration and Refugee Board said he wasn't convinced Noedost will not reoffend. "I have concerns that you are dangerous to the public in Canada," McPhelan said via video conference from Vancouver to a Winnipeg courtroom.
"The way you have conducted yourself in Canada is despicable. You are a danger to girls under 18."
But McPhelan added, "The need to protect the Canadian public is outweighed by the risk you face in your country of origin."
What?!?! For the record: NOTHING outweighs the need to protect the Canadian public. McPhelan should be reprimanded, if not fired, for his statement. And he should be replaced with someone who puts the people he serves first.
With contributions from Kevin Rollason's article in the Winnipeg Free Press.
Labels: Canada, drugs, Farid Noedost, immigration, refugee, sex crimes
posted by Rev. Greg Glatz, the Rock 'n' Roll Preacher at
7/03/2009 09:42:00 AM
3 Comments:
I'm not sure if I entirely agree with you on this G. I can't, with a good conscience send someone to a country where they could kill him based on religion. However, the statement from the judge in this case is baffling. How can the judge state that and then allow the person to walk free in Canada? I will stand with you in requesting a further explanation from the judicial system as this defies common sense and the safety of the Canadian people.
like you said on the air, where is the third alternative? Let's use some creativity in dealing with this guy - that actually serves the interests of Canadians and PROTECTS innocent children.
I agree with you, Greg. Who cares what they'll do to this guy in Iran? That's his own problem. It's not like he has to walk around town with a big sign that says "I'm a Christian" around his neck.
We live in the best country in the world, and I'm fine with people coming from all over the world to live here. But if you break the law (especially as seriously as this guy did,) I'm sorry, but you have lost the privilege to live here.
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