Cheney deems Canada too dangerous for visit

[Sara S]

Cheney deems Canada too dangerous for visit
Associated Press | Posted: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:26 pm

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney canceled a Canadian speaking appearance because of security concerns sparked by demonstrations during a visit he made to Vancouver last fall.

Cheney was scheduled to talk about his experiences in office and the current American political situation at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on April 24.

But Ryan Ruppert of Spectre Live Corp. said on Monday that Cheney and his daughter Elizabeth had begged off through their agent.

"After speaking with their security advisers, they changed their mind on coming to the event," Ruppert said. He said they had "decided it was better for their personal safety they stay out of Canada."



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[Star Man]

Cheney deems Canada too dangerous for visit
Associated Press | Posted: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:26 pm

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney canceled a Canadian speaking appearance because of security concerns sparked by demonstrations during a visit he made to Vancouver last fall.

Cheney was scheduled to talk about his experiences in office and the current American political situation at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on April 24.

"After speaking with their security advisers, they changed their mind on coming to the event," Ruppert said. He said they had "decided it was better for their personal safety they stay out of Canada."

Add Henry Kissinger and Donald Rumsfeld to the list. Cheney is a war criminal. He cannot step outside the boundaries of the U.S. A. without risking arrest and trial at The Hague.

Star Man

[Star Man]

Could you provide a pointer to the Hague indictment? I know that an announcement was made that filings for an indictment of Cheney were planned. But I cannot find any confirmation that an indictment was issued. In Pinochet’s case, a Spanish prosecutor got a warrant for Pinochet’s arrest issued by a Spanish court and an extradition request from Spain to the UK, where Pinochet was visiting and getting medical care. The UK sent him back to Chile because of his (supposed?) medical condition. Even though he escaped a trial and possible incarceration, the distinct possibility of same has made some of these sociopaths and/or war criminals think twice about traveling to other countries and profiting from lecturing about their experiences. I am all for forgiveness for wrong-doing but not for rewarding criminal action and I’ve got nothing against confining sociopaths and aggressive criminals to keep them from harming others.

patchen

Patchen, I do not have more information than you do. I read the same article saying an indictment was planned, but I have no other information. I do not forgive Cheney for what he did. I suppose if he were to publicly and fully admit to his actions and make amends (Step Nine in 12 Step programs) through direct action -- say if he were to volunteer to work without pay in an Afghan hospital or in the obstetrics ward of a hospital in Iraq where infants are born deformed from depleted uranium exposure -- if he were to demonstrate contrition, then I might consider forgiveness. After 2-5 years. Star Man