Canadians shocked at inclusion in Norway confessed killer’s manifesto
Posted Jul 26, 2011 01:21:11 PM.
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Several prominent Canadians are trying to come to grips with the fact that they’re mentioned in the manifesto written by the man blamed for the Norway massacre.
The 1,518-page manifesto by Anders Breivik — titled, “2083” — takes aim at Muslims and multiculturalism, and makes passing references to Canada and certain Canadians.
But, many said it’s unsettling to see their name associated with something like this.
Author Naomi Klein said it’s nauseating that her book, Shock Doctrine, was mentioned.
“I saw such a strong similarity between the kinds of political violence that I’ve researched in Latin America in the ’70s that specifically targeted a future generation of political leaders,” Klein said.
Others mentioned include retired Maj.-Gen. Lewis MacKenzie, who told 680News “it’s unsettling.”
Former president of Ryerson’s Catholic Student’s Association, Eric Da Silva, is also mentioned in the manifesto — specifically a five-year-old article from the campus newspaper when he talked about a dispute over how Muslims were using mutli-faith rooms on campus.
Da Silva said it’s unbelievable to see his name associated with this, and added, “what had happened was taken out of context.”
In other parts of the manifesto, Breivik refers to Canada’s low birth rate and somewhat lax sexual morality as part of his tirade against the “global cultural Marxist Mafia” and the multiculturalism he blames for many of the world’s evils.
Meanwhile, Breivik’s lawyer spoke to the media Tuesday and said he believes his client is insane — in that he truly believes he’s in a state of war. He said a medical evaluation is needed.
There are also reports police could be considering upgrading the charges to crimes against humanity.
