Another stupid judge trick

I am once again dismayed by the ruling of a federal judge. Apparently all soldiers and policemen from around the world can now claim refugee status in Canada. This idiot judge insists on cultural sensitivity during raids to hunt down terrorists.
This apparently includes the infractions Mr. Key witnessed during his home invasions in Iraq -- including not only episodic instances of violence and looting, but also "intimidation" of households, "the absence of cultural sensitivity" in dealing with civilians, and "disrespect for human dignity."

Forget Iraq. This is the sort of thing you can see on any episode of COPS.

By the loose standard Judge Barnes endorses, just about any soldier in any war could come to Canada and make an arguable claim for asylum. Even if an applicant loses, he will at least be able to hang out in Canada for a few years while his case is before the IRB, and then roll the dice a few more times at the appellate level, where he can hope for the likes of a soft-hearted judge to bail him out … a judge such as, say, Robert L. Barnes.