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Originally Posted by curves2000
Swastika's are not the same thing as dumb t-shirts, context matters. Although I don't like him, in a hypothetical scenario Trudeau would probably have taken the picture in a similar format. Keep in mind that the security clearance for a PM is different but without a doubt, Trudeau has taken selfies with suspect characters and their clothing and that's fine. It's a random picture, not endorsing everything everybody says or wears.
Remember some of the conservative and liberal outrage when Trudeau was photobombing weddings, being shirtless etc? Small time potatoes but people get worked up over it. No reason to.
Stephen Harper, a noted Flames and Leafs fan would never be photographed wearing his team's jerseys for fear of offending other fan bases. He wore team Canada. Personally a big fan of his. Trudeau, I admire for having the gut's to proudly wear his Hab's jersey as he's a fan. Not worried about offending other's.
People shouldn't be worked up over the little things like a t-shirt that guy was wearing. Context matters and being even across the board is also important too. If another politician took the same picture, it's ok too. It's a picture, not an endorsement
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Team jerseys or not wearing a shirt at all do not in any way equate with a shirt like this. This is a real issue that continues to send strong messages that there is a home for this in conservative circles. Until the leaders and their staff start to take this seriously it will remain an issue. All signs point to not really wanting to deal with it.