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03/21/2009: "Anti-war British politician is banned from entering Canada"
George Galloway, a British member of Parliament, has been banned from Canada on security grounds, the country's immigration service has confirmed.
Mr Galloway, a Respect Party MP, said the ban was "idiotic" and he would look at legal action to try to overturn it.
British media reported the decision was due to his views on Afghanistan and the presence of Canadian troops there.
[ It is indeed a disgrace that Galloway was banned from speaking in Canada. The fact is that having Canadian troops fighting in Iraq or Afghanistan damages Canada's security, because it enrages the Muslims in the country and inspires terrorist attacks, while costing the lives of Canadians - for no benefit whatsoever. ]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7954923.stm