I really wish I could stop writing about this but apparently Canadians seemed determined to prove to me that they are just as racist as Americans. The topic du jour? Anchor babies!
Of course the article itself is really not the problem, it simply discusses the case of an individual, who is pregnant and happens to be due in September. Her lawyer is trying to expedite her case so she can be out of detention by the time her child is due.
Cue the mob and ignorance.
“The lawyers are whiners..what’s wrong with having the baby in prison?”
I mean really? What the problem with lacking proper medical care when giving birth? If something should go wrong, hey, one less “fake” refugee.
Of course chances are this woman will be able to give birth in a delivery ward. The real concern is most likely transit and keeping her cuffed to the bed while she gives birth. Not to mention the continued lack of prenatal care and the fact that a cell is not exactly conducive to raising a child
“A poll in today’s Globe indicates 76-percent of respondents think the Tamils are scamming Canada. They’re not legitimate refugees.”
Because public opinion is as good as law in this country, oh wait…
“We should immediately deport her and her “husband” as well as the other preggos because of health issues.”
Ah, I get it! So we can call them liars and question the legitimacy of the child as well. Classy!
“The pregnant ones are the worst of the lot. Purposely hoping to have their babies in Canada so their kid becomes an instant Canadian – what a disgusting, greedy, bunch…..send all these line hoppers back now!”
“Great an anchor baby! Terrorist or not the mother will now be allowed to stsy and will end up being a further drain on our health care system, not to mention our welfare system!”
And the basis for this is? Even if a child is Canadian, parents who are here will still be sent back if they have an illegitimate claim. The entire concept of an “anchor baby” is complete fiction drummed up to incite the ignorant among us into a foaming frenzy.
“Take her in a boat outside our 12 mile waters or whatever it is and let the child be born in international waters.”
So she will have no medical care and the child will be stateless. These keep getting classier and classier.
“This is making a mockery of our laws, our country and of Canadians.”
Actually this is EXACTLY how our laws are supposed to work. A claim was made, the courts will now decide if it was legitimate. This is not complicated. It may take some time but this is to ensure the fairness and equity of the system.
“Canada should changethe law that grants automatic citizenship to anyone born on Canadian soil. In the US there’s pressure to do exactly the same thing by changing the 14th Amendment.”
Translation: A bunch of racist teabaggers also want to keep the “anchor babies” out by dismantling the American Constitution. Sounds like a great idea!
