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Financial Crackdowns

The Canadian government's financial measures against political protesters have raised significant concerns about civil liberties. Ben Shapiro criticizes the actions taken against those who donated to the Freedom Convoy, equating them to terrorist supporters, while actual threats are dismissed as mental illness 1. He highlights the role of activists like Aubrey Cottle, who hacked GiveSendGo and exposed donor information, leading to government crackdowns on these individuals 2. Shapiro argues that this is a form of tyranny, with the government freezing accounts without court orders, likening it to thought crime.

It's unreal. I mean, that is full scale tyranny. It's thought crime.

--- Ben Shapiro

He further criticizes Deputy Prime Minister Christia Freeland for sharing names and crypto wallet information with financial institutions to freeze accounts, calling it an overreach of power 2.

   

Protest Response

The response to protests in Canada, particularly by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has been controversial. Shapiro points out the inconsistency in labeling demonstrations as unlawful, contrasting it with the leniency shown towards Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 3. He argues that Trudeau's actions, such as invoking emergency powers to freeze bank accounts, are more concerning than the protests themselves.

Unlawful activity of engaging in demonstrations. I wasn't aware that engaging in demonstrations is unlawful activity.

--- Ben Shapiro

Shapiro also criticizes the media's focus on trivial matters, like Elon Musk's meme, instead of addressing real issues like anti-Semitic attacks 4. He suggests that the left's outrage is selective, often ignoring genuine threats while amplifying minor incidents.