Pubdate: Thu, 07 Jul 2016 Source: Province, The (CN BC) Copyright: 2016 Postmedia Network Inc. Contact: http://www.theprovince.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476 Author: Leslie Benisz Page: 20 AMEERI'S CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR MERITS DEPORTATION Re: Dial-a-doper gets deportation break, July 5 On Canada Day, I proudly witnessed about 60 immigrants joining the Canadian family by way of reciting their oath of allegiance and loyalty to Canada and Queen Elizabeth. I am often reminded how blessed we are to be living in this wonderful, prosperous and free country that some people take for granted. It angers me that convicted drug dealers with lengthy criminal histories, like Aimal Ameeri, don't seem to appreciate the freedom and opportunities that he had been given when he arrived in Canada. I am well aware of the dangerous circumstances and lack of freedoms and human rights of many immigrants in their home countries; however, when so many refugees have risked their lives to come to Canada, often arriving with only the clothes they were wearing and dreams for a better life, then we don't need immigrants like Ameeri. The sooner he's aboard the next airplane to Kabul, the better off all Canadians will be. Leslie Benisz, Vancouver - --- MAP posted-by: Matt