Monday 16 February 2015

Michel Angers, Shawinigan mayor, explains decision to reject mosque

Michel Angers, Shawinigan mayor, explains decision to reject mosque


The mayor of Shawinigan, Que. is admitting his council caved to "irrational fears" Tuesday when it refused to rezone an industrial park in order to allow a mosque to open. Michel Angers said Friday city councilors were flooded with phone calls, letters, emails and text messages from across the province and beyond, imploring them not to allow the mosque. "People are possessed with irrational fears, fed by the tumultuous times, particularly since the serious attacks on Charlie Hebdo...

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