Jaggi Singh update
January 22nd, 2003
He’s been arrested yet again, this time in connection with the Netanyahu protests on September 9th. I must say it’s about time. Even I spotted him on the escalator from the the footage on the CBC news segment. How many arrests is that now, Jaggi? 5? 10? 20? Are you going to blame “brutal police” and the Jews- er- Zionists every time?
But I guess McGill thought that Concordia was having all the fun, because Singh give a talk at McGill today about Global Migration. I’m sure the McGill-ites were oh-so-thrilled with his presence, too. (Insert sarcasm here.)
My favourite quote comes from the quasi-paper, Rabble News:
“Why is ‘Gaza U’ a derogatory term?” Singh asked during yesterday’s speech. “Concordia should be proud to be compared to Gaza.” He praised the resistance of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and other occupied territories, and said that the struggle of Concordia students in the face of repression is important, but it cannot be compared to the heroic efforts of the Palestinian people.
Singh has also said that he felt the rioters on September 9th at Concordia “had no choice but to riot” and also that he thinks that suicide bombings are a “completely understandable response” to the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory.
Doesn’t this guy just make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Sheesh!
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What’s the deal with David Bernans? Is he now Jaggi’s PR guy, in addition to being an author (the “Con U.” book), NDP candidate and, of course, perpetual Concordia student (since 1988… or has he graduated now?).
Well, it is official…Natan Sharansky has been invited by Concordia Hillel. Let’s see if he comes. One thing is for sure, there will certainly be a large SPHR presence outside the event.
The CBC story quotes Laith Marouf as saying, “We will shut down Sharansky like we shut down Netanyahu,”
If I remember correctly, they shut down Netanyahu by breaking windows, assaulting police officers, and bullying ticket holders. Maybe we should get McGill Hillel to hold the event instead…McGill seems to have a higer degree of tolerance for diverse views. Heck, we even let Jaggi Singh speak!
Having Sharansky speak at Concordia would make a statement that wouldn’t be made if he were to speak at McGill.
Anyway the whole thing may not happen . . . having nothing to do with SPHR or their buddies, but with Sharansky’s busy schedule. We’ll see.
How many times has this Jaggi figure been arrested? (I’m sure someone is keeping count).
And why the delay in arresting him for something that took place in september–it doesn’t saeem to make sense (though I’ll admit, I”m likely overlooking something)
Sharansky won’t speak at SGW.
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Who threatened violence? Word of advice Segacs, practice what you preach.