Hamilton, Ontario was shaken as the white nationalist group Nationalists of 13hit the city with a chilling display of hate. Dozens of masked men roamed neighborhoods, plastering racist signs and shouting at residents they labeled as “radicalized,” spreading fear and intimidation.
By the time police arrived, the group had vanished, leaving only their messages of hate behind. Frustration is running high in the community, especially as lawmakers tout Bill C-9, claiming it will tackle hate speech and hateful imagery, but where is the action? Politicians push to ban quoting scripture or praying, labeling it “hate,” yet groups like the Nationalists of 13 appear across the city with no consequences.
Community leaders and residents are condemning the attack, calling for faster action to remove the hateful materials and hold perpetrators accountable. Social media is lighting up with photos and firsthand accounts as locals demand that Hamilton remain a safe and inclusive city.
City officials have promised increased monitoring, but for now, the fear lingers, the Nationalists of 13 may be gone, but their message of hate has left a mark.
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