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Canada Rebuffs Ex-Radical Ayers at Border

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(Newser) – Former Weatherman Bill Ayers was denied entry yesterday into Canada, where he planned to speak at an education conference, the Globe and Mail reports. The controversial academic, who made headlines during the election for his link to Barack Obama, said he had visited Canada more than a dozen times. "It seems very arbitrary,” Ayers said of the refusal.

“The border agent said I had a conviction for a felony from 1969,” said Ayers. “I have several arrests for misdemeanors, but not for felonies.” Ayers said he had been denied entry into Canada only once and travels to other countries easily. A Canadian official refused to comment on the case. The professor who organized the conference said the border snub violated Ayers' academic freedom.

Bill Ayers, a former member of the Weather Underground, walks with wife, Bernardine Dohrn, and their son, Zayd Dohrn, 4, in 1982.
Bill Ayers, a former member of the Weather Underground, walks with wife, Bernardine Dohrn, and their son, Zayd Dohrn, 4, in 1982.   (AP Photo)
William Ayers signs copies of his book at the All Souls Church in Washington.
William Ayers signs copies of his book at the All Souls Church in Washington.   (AP Photo)
William Ayers.
William Ayers.   (AP Photo)
Alain Jolicoeur, president of the Canada Border Services Agency.
Alain Jolicoeur, president of the Canada Border Services Agency.   (AP Photo)
The Toronto airport.
The Toronto airport.   (AP Photo)
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PosterNutbag
Jan 19, 09 6:36 PM CST
He did not make headlines during the election. He was quiet. McCain/Palin made the headlines about Ayers. Reply
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Collusive
Jan 19, 09 9:40 PM CST
you obviously do not understand the phrase "made headlines"
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carol
Jan 19, 09 10:09 PM CST
Ayers was a problem long before McCain and Palin. His name was brought up on at least two primary debates. His association with Ayres and Rezko were out from day one of Obama's campaign. Reply
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Fondue
Jan 19, 09 10:57 PM CST
And I thought Canada was a more open society. Shame. Reply
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lindamae
Jan 20, 09 2:36 AM CST
How wonderful for a country to see him as he is. He made poor choices in his past and deserves punishment for them. Reply
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