爱城市中心NDP竞选牌子遭破坏，喷上万字符，粗鲁的语言
原始发布日期： 2019-03-28 发布者：虫子字变大 字变小
NDP signs vandalized with swastikas, crude language in central Edmonton. (Photo of vandalized David Shepherd election sign supplied. ) Edmonton city police are investigating after several election signs were vandalized in central Edmonton. The targeted signs in support of NDP Leader Rachel Notley and NDP candidate David Shepherd, who is running for re-election in the constituency of Edmonton City-Centre, were found early Wednesday spray-painted in black with swastikas and crude language. “As a member of Rachel Notley’s team and the NDP candidate for Edmonton City-Centre, I am proud to represent a positive campaign that is focused on promoting hope, optimism, and inclusion,” said Shepherd in an email when contacted about the defaced signs. “I will always fight to keep Alberta a province that is united, not divided. As an Edmontonian and Albertan, I denounce any and all forms of racism or discrimination.” Shepherd on his Facebook page said that he appreciates “everyone who’s reached out to express their support as this has come to light.” Edmonton police spokeswoman Cheryl Sheppard said Wednesday that officers have received a complaint and are investigating.  (Photo of vandalized David Shepherd election sign supplied.) ‘Something we see quite often during elections’B’nai Brith Canada is a Jewish advocacy organization that tracks anti-Semitism and racism in Canada. Daniel Koren, spokesman for the organization, said the use of the swastikas has seen a “massive comeback” over the years and anti-Semitism is seen quite often during elections. “There’s actually statistics that show that levels of anti-Semitism, whether it be vandalism, graffiti, harassment, discrimination, what have you, normally go up during election times,” said Koren. He said the swastika is increasingly being used as a “de facto hate symbol.” “We’re seeing it promoting against groups or organizations that either work with Jewish members or work with minorities, work with identity groups, work with anyone who isn’t seen to be kind of that quote-unquote white Canadian,” said Koren. “I think for the NDP, a lot of their politics are in favour of supporting members of minority groups and supporting members of marginalized communities, that unfortunately because they take this position, this is something that we’re seeing.” In 2017, there were 22 cases of anti-Semitism reported in Edmonton, according to an annual audit by B’nai Brith Canada. More signs vandalizedLast week, Alberta Party candidate Joanne Gui spoke out after racist comments were written on one of her election signs in Calgary-Edgemont. Gui said she reported the graffiti to the Calgary police. Deborah Drever, who is running for re-election with the NDP in Calgary-Bow posted a photo to Twitter with a sign of hers that was also vandalized. The graffiti read “death to marxists.” On Twitter, UCP Leader Jason Kenney called the vandalism in Edmonton “repugnant.” “Sad to see vandals defacing & destroying signs from all parties. People who do this are attacking our democracy,” Kenney said.  RCMP said Wednesday afternoon they are also investigating “election sign mischief” throughout the City of Leduc. They are urging the public to be respectful of the signs. — With files from Ryan Rumbolt and Yolande Cole |
