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I Reward or punishment depends on where you live on a Canadian passport to Uzbekistan to visit his wife's parents, was handed over to the Chinese government and sentenced to life in prison -- for many years he was in solitary confinement. Huseyin Celil China refuses to recognize his Canadian citizenship and has forbidden Canadian officials from seeing him. There is a new development in Mr. Celil's sentence. His punishment has been reduced to 20 years in prison instead of the life sentence. Although this is considered progress by some, the 20 years starts from now -- his previous 10 years in prison doesn't count. Ten years is more than enough punishment for speaking out. On this tenth anniversary of his imprisonment, let's urge the Canadian government to pressure China to release this Canadian citizen. Volunteers for Amnesty International, Group 75, in Oakville have been working on this case since 2009. We will continue to do so for as long as it takes. Rick Mercer, on the other hand, regularly uses rants on his TV show to make fun of political issues. For this and many other reasons, he has been rewarded with a very successful TV show and the Order of Canada. Can you imagine how Rick Mercer's political rants may be viewed in China? -- submitted by Rita McPherson, Amnesty International, Group 75 - Oakville 35 | Thursday, February 25, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com f we compare two Canadian citizens -- one born in China; the other born in Canada, we can see two different outcomes for the same type of situation. Huseyin Celil is a Canadian citizen, but is in prison in China. Why? As a student, in China, he spoke out publicly on behalf of the rights of his people. Mr. Celil is a Uyghur -- a Muslim minority discriminated against in China. He was an Iman in his mosque and used a megaphone to broadcast calls to prayer. This was not looked upon favourably by the Chinese authorities. He was imprisoned. After serving considerable time in prison, where he said he was beaten and tortured, Mr. Celil fled from China. He subsequently was declared a refugee and was able to settle in Canada, where he became a Canadian citizen. Mr. Celil has a home in Burlington with his wife and four children -- three of the children were born in Canada. Ten years ago, Mr. Celil, while travelling SALE WINTER BOOKING 40TH ANNUAL HOMEComfort Serving the Golden Horseshoe...Since 1976 Savings! save up to Sensational SAVE UP TO ORDER EARLY... SAVE MORE Sale in effect Feb.24-Mar.29/16, on selected in-stock merchandise. Look for the red sale tags. 50% of off f our reg. reg. prices on selec selected ted mer merchandise chandise M McCall's cCall's 7117 Don't Pay Until March 2017! Call for details F Follow ollow us on F Facebook acebook a and nd T Twitter! witter! w www.fabricland.ca ww.fabricland.ca MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 1-866-575-8078 qsiwindows.com Windows & Doors 2002-2015 2012-2015 5 Awnings *No interest and no payment for one full year based on maximum volume discounts with minimum down payments purchase. Offer not applicable on basement window or storm door purchases. Offer valid only on purchases made between January 1st and February 29nd #WeSaveLives Because THEIR life is on the line. Enrol today. Oakville locations 345 Lakeshore Rd. East, Suite 312 180 Oak Park Blvd., Suite 107 YD.COM | (905) 842-6846 Register your new driver for an express 4-day driving course over March Break. Young Drivers' exclusive Collisionfree!TM driving maneuvers are their best defence on the road.