Canada, the security state

In British Columbia we are witnessing a test of the next radical stage of the redefinition of “security” as anyone who dares protest the coming of the Olympics to Vancouver/Whistler is finding themselves subjected to Gestapo-like harassment: being stopped on the streets and questioned; having friends, neighbours and colleagues questioned about their character and more. A new law (so far applied only in the Olympic venue cities of Richmond, Vancouver and Whistler) allows the Olympic security members to enter your home and remove anti-Olympics signs (and other material?).

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