Wednesday, January 06, 2010

So racism against whites isn't racism, eh?

"Asylum seeker Brandon Huntley claimed he had been persecuted, abused and repeatedly stabbed. But it was the reason he gave for his ordeal that caused a diplomatic rift today. Huntley is South African – and white. Canada's decision to grant him refugee status because of his colour prompted accusations of racism from the South African government and a fresh bout of soul searching in a country still scarred by the legacy of apartheid. Some South African whites say they have become a persecuted minority.The immigration board, in Ottawa, found 'clear and convincing proof' Huntley was persecuted for being white. William Davis, the board's chairman, ruled he "was a victim because of his race rather than a victim of criminality" and would "stick out like a sore thumb due to his colour in any part of the country".

Just found this - (Dated September):
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/sep/01/canada-south-africa-asylum-seeker

Perception?