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4, 2016
October
4,
2016
For
instance,
lets
for
a
minute
consider
the
name
of
the
organization,
Soldiers
Of
Odin,
in
itself
demonstrates
what
the
group
is,
and
sets
out
to
do.
Odin
is
the
god
of
war
that
honours
those
who
die
in
battle
to
protect
their
race
and
soil.
This
is
the
Odinist
way.
Anyone
who
claims
otherwise,
either
is
lying
or
does
not
understand
the
narrative
they
are
supporting,
which
in
itself
demonstrates
inconsistent
messaging
of
this
organization,
or
perhaps
lies.
These
tactics
are
only
utilized
by
those
who
have
something
to
mask
and
hide.
ODINISM
Additionally,
the
term
odinism
was
the
construct
of
WWII
era
theorists,
who
were
Nazis.
The
Nazis
developed
and
branded
odinism
out
of
an
ancient
Nordic
Pre-Christian
Religion.
The
ancient
pagan
religion
was
not
called
odinism,
it
is
Asatru
(and
other
variations
of
the
like).
The
Nazis
created
a
new
branch
of
neo-paganism,
odinism,
that
had
erupted
into
a
real
threat
all
over
the
world
in
the
1980s,
which
disguises
itself
as
a
cultural
heritage
ideology.
Yet,
just
another
way
for
extremist
racists
to
hide
their
true
color
(pardon
the
pun).
In
our
era
of
contemporary
right
wing
politics
and
global
issues
pertaining
to
extremism
and
terrorism,
these
sorts
of
groups
are
emerging
everywhere.
And
without
a
doubt,
they
are
a
threat
to
those
that
fall
into
identifiable
categories.
By
this
dynamic
alone,
is
kin
to
the
same
way
that
racism
plays
out
in
our
communities;
it
is
schismatic
in
nature.
The
main
difference
between
Astatru
and
odinism,
in
a
very
rudimentary
explanation,
is
that
odinists
worship
the
Nordic
god
of
war.
Odin
is
set
out
to
protect
soil
and
bloodlines.
By
this
logic
alone,
Soldiers
of
Odin
are
there
to
protect
their
own
race
and
land.
This
alone
should
be
understood
as
racist
in
two
ways:
a)
Soldiers
of
Odin
was
created
as
an
anti-immigration
organization
to
fight
against
the
Muslim
community,
and
b)
which
seeks
to
protect
its
(S.O.O.)
own
kind,
and
the
S.O.O.
membership
is
primarily
white
people.
There
is
another
discussion
to
be
had
about
Soldiers
of
Odin
and
their
impact
upon
indigenous
peoples
as
well.
But
that
is
a
more
complex
area
of
discussion
to
have
in
the
future.
But
let
me
assure
you,
this
is
also
an
area
where
this
group
demonstrates
pure
ignorance
and
inconsistent
messages.
Unfortunately,
unbeknownst
to
many
people
the
S.O.O.
will
disguise
itself,
and
its
true
purpose,
function
and
structure
by
convincing
members
of
the
public
otherwise.
SKINHEADS
AND
RACISTS
Soldiers
Of
Odins
leaders
claim
they
have
purged
out
the
racists
from
their
organization.
This
is,
flatly,
a
lie.
I
was
a
part
of
the
white
supremacist
movement
in
Canada
for
ten
years.
I
have
been
engaged
with
online
monitoring
of
white
supremacist
organizations
now
for
nearly
12
years.
I
assure
you
October
4,
2016
that
there
is
evidence
that
proves
the
S.O.O.
are
soo
full
of
poop,
on
this
point
alone.
This
is
actually
a
ridiculous
claim.
They
are
flatly
denying
the
presence
of
racists
in
their
midst
to
the
Canadian
Public,
while
on
the
other
hand
have
embraced
white
supremacists
within
their
ranks;
and
remember
that
they
were
also
founded
by
white
supremacists.
White
supremacists
and
racists
have
been
praying
to
odin
before
beating
and
killing
people
on
our
streets,
for
decades.
Some
of
you
may
even
remember
David
Bowies
1987
album
Tin
Machine
warning
us
about
racist
odinists
in
his
song
entitled:
Under
the
God.
This
is
not
a
new
issue.
Not
only
do
the
Soldiers
of
Odin
have
white
supremacists
in
their
ranks,
but
the
leadership
does
engage
in
many
forms
of
rhetoric
that
synthesizes
the
nature
and
conduct
of,
and
is
derived
from,
white
supremacist
groups.
ANTIFA
S.O.O.
has
engaged
in
social
media
attacks
against
those
who
oppose
or
critique
their
organization;
and
this
is
why
I
have
chosen
to
speak
out.
Community
leader
and
long-time
anti-racist
Alan
Dutton
has
been
interviewed
about
his
opinion
of
Soldiers
of
Odin
Chapter
that
was
recently
started
in
Vancouver.
Soldiers
of
Odin
members
and
leadership
has
began
referring
to
the
opposition
as
enemies
and
then
referring
to
their
critiques
as
antifa.
This
is
precisely
what
fascist,
Nazi
and
white
supremacists
do.
In
fact,
the
rhetoric
and
dynamic
of
attempting
to
discredit
someone,
by
labelling
them
as
antifa,
is
birthed
out
of
the
white
power
movement.
Antifa
are
people
who
are
anti-fascist.
Already,
Soldiers
of
Odin
have
launched
social
media
attacks
against
those
they
label
as
antifa,
which
surely
they
will
label
me.
This
is
very
problematic
for
a
couple
of
reasons:
First,
when
did
we
as
a
society
begin
to
say
that
Anti-Fascists
are
a
bad
thing?
Second,
did
Canada
not
take
a
formal
position
against
the
fascist
Nazi
Regime
in
WWII?
How
can
Soldiers
of
Odin
claim
to
be
upholding
Canadian
law
and
values
when
they
are
attacking
those
who
stand
up
against
racism
and
fascism.
It
seems
that
Soldiers
of
Odin
are
working
contrary
to
our
legal
system.
The
fact
that
S.O.O.
is
attacking
antifa
online,
is
indicative
of
the
similar
conversations
found
on
white
supremacist
websites.
This
is
a
core
contradictory
element
of
their
organizations
discourse.
This
does
demonstrate
the
ideological
lineage
of
Soldiers
of
Odins
members.
I
do
not
think,
nor
expect,
most
Canadians
can
easily
identify
these
issues.
But,
I
can,
as
I
spent
nearly
a
decade
immersed
in
that
lifestyle;
and
more
than
a
decade
of
unlearning
the
doctrine.
October
4,
2016
Conclusion
My
years
within
the
white
supremacist
movement
in
western
Canada,
to
my
profound
social
change,
and
now
my
current
role
as
an
educator,
researcher,
advocate,
Social
Worker
and
future
career
as
a
lawyer,
compel
me
to
express
to
you
that
this
group,
in
my
opinion,
are
a
threat
to
safety
of
ALL
Canadians.
Especially
to
minority
groups
and
vulnerable
persons.
It
has
been
demonstrated
to
me,
through
my
research
on
the
Soldiers
of
Odin
that
there
is
a
grave
concern
that
emerges
in
the
influx
of
their
membership,
and
the
fact
that
many
people
who
are
not
attracted
to
white
supremacy,
are
being
duped
into
this
new
organization.
I
will
support
any
group
that
keeps
our
streets
safe
for
ALL
Canadians.
However,
not
only
are
the
Soldiers
of
Odin
unsafe
because
they
are
inherently
racist
and
war-minded
as
an
organization
(as
is
demonstrated
by
evidence
found
in
their
organizations
founder
and
group
name),
they
have
also
proven
to
be
comprised
of
liars,
racists,
extremists
and
bullies
who
belittle
immigrants
and
anti-racists.
This
alone
should
raise
flags
about
who
and
what
the
Soldiers
of
Odin
are.
Canadians
should
be
concerned
with
this
group
that
is
reminiscent
of
the
Heritage
Front.
Sincerely,
Daniel
Gallant
(MSW,
RSW)
Juris
Doctor
Candidate
-
2017
PART
II
Dear
Soldiers
of
Odin,
It
has
come
to
my
attention
that
you
have
now
set
up
shop
in
Canada,
by
rapidly
expanding
Chapters
of
your
organization
across
Canada.
Lets
not
waste
time,
nor
mince
words.
Your
organization
has
already
demonstrated
dishonesty,
incongruence
and
hatred
against
your
fellow
citizens.
Your
politics
are
divisive
and
the
evidence
is
found
in
your
online
campaign,
organizational
conduct,
onslaught
of
misinformation
and
the
fact
that
you
have
members
who
are
members
of
various
Canadian
hate
groups
(both
past
and
present).
Heck,
even
your
organizations
name
speaks
to
the
violent
nature
of
your
organizations
intent:
war
for
the
sake
of
blood,
soil
and
honour.
There
are
several
things
I
would
like
to
hash
out
with
Soldiers
OF
Odin
and
air
publicly,
some
of
which
is
in
this
letter,
and
more
in
my
letter
to
all
Canadians.
We
will
surely
engage
more
discourse
as
time
moves
forward,
as
I
have
a
wealth
of
knowledge,
insight,
education
and
stamina.
October
4,
2016
Your
respective
leader
(Joel
Angott)
indicated
(in
Metro
News
article)
that
you
all
uphold
Canadian
law,
and
our
collective
Constitutional
Rights.
Obviously
your
organization
does
not
understand
what
a
Constitutional
Right
is.
There
are
only
a
few
ways
in
how
S.O.O.
could
possibly
frame
the
faade
that
you
all
uphold
the
Charter
of
Rights
and
Freedoms
and
the
Constitution.
However,
we
both
know
this
is
complete
bull-pucky.
If
you
had
any
clue
what
a
Constitutional
Right
was,
then
you
would
not
be
attempting
to
claim
your
neighbourhood
patrols
protect
Constitutional
Rights
in
Canada.
Let
me
explain
further.
Canadian
Constitutional
Rights,
are
guarantees,
in
law,
that
Canadians
receive
to
empower
us
as
citizens.
Guarantees
that
protect
us
of
from
the
conduct
and
actions
of
government,
police
and
authorities
of
certain
variety.
Moreover,
Constitutional
Rights
are
engaged
as
a
legal
protection
that
are
sorted
out
through
the
legal
system,
not
by
walking
through
neighbourhoods
creating
an
environment
of
fear
and
intimidation.
I
am
sorry
to
inform
you
that
you
do
not,
in
fact,
nor
law,
protect
Canadians
Constitutional
Rights.
You
are
a
group
of
self-appointed,
not
democratically
elected,
thugs
who
patrol
streets
against
our
own
citizens.
These
actions,
even
if
righteous,
are
in
no
way
connected
to
upholding
our
Constitutional
Rights.
If
S.O.O.
were
in
fact
upholding
our
Constitutional
Rights
you
all
would
be
working
within
legal
strategies
against
the
government
and
authorities,
where
there
were
Constitutional
failings
and
pitfalls.
You
would
not
be
involving
yourself
in
right
wing
extremism
and
organized
crime
circles.
I
do
want
to
acknowledge,
however,
that
we
do
agree
on
some
matters.
Our
laws
do
not
protect
citizens
well
enough
from
pedophiles,
rapists
and
other
social
ailments.
But
to
be
frank,
I
do
not
believe
you
are
our
solution
to
these
matters.
In
fact,
quite
the
contrary.
This
is
where
I
find
your
organization
very
similar
to
white
supremacist
groups.
Your
group
appeals
to
those
people
who
are
rightfully
angered
about
the
abuses
and
grievances
they
and
their
loved
ones
may
have
suffered.
Soldiers
of
Odin
capitalizes
upon
these
vulnerabilities,
and
exploits
citizens
by
doing
so,
while
fooling
un-suspecting
people
into
your
ranks.
However,
this
mere
tactic
to
garner
public
attention
and
community
support
is
bound
to
fail
because
it
is
not
transparent
and
congruent;
rather
it
is
coercive
and
manipulative.
Fortunately,
there
are
those
of
us
who
have
a
deeper
understanding
through
personal
experience,
education
and
formal
research
of
how
organizations
like
yours
get
started;
and
then
move
onto
becoming
a
threat
to
Canadian
public
safety.
I
hope
that
you
take
this
input,
how
it
is
intended.
My
intention
is
to
show
you
that
your
organization
is
publicly
speaking
out
of
line,
on
matters
it
knows
not;
and
that
the
rhetoric
you
are
attempting
to
sell
is
exposed
for
what
it
is:
abusive.
October
4,
2016
Additionally,
I
do
hope
you
become
aware
that
there
are
those
in
our
communities
who
care
about
sustainable
public
safety.
Organizations
like
S.O.O.,
albeit
believe
they
are
righteous,
are
actually
creating
more
divisiveness
in
our
communities
and
are
spreading
hatred
and
fear
in
the
very
communities
you
claim
to
protect.
The
very
fact
that
organizations
of
minorities
are
expressing
concern,
and
your
leaderships
response
is
defensiveness
and
offensive
rhetoric,
both
demonstrate
and
exemplifies
your
organizations
nature;
the
intent
of
the
Soldiers
of
Odin,
hence,
your
organizations
name
that
pays
homage
to
the
god
of
war.
Let
us,
in
summary,
cut
to
the
chase.
Soldiers
of
Odin
membership
includes
racists,
white
supremacists,
criminals
and
liars.
S.O.O.
was
created
to
instil
fear
and
conduct
acts
of
violence
in
a
war,
that
Odin
would
adore.
It
is
unfortunate
that
your
predecessor,
Odin
himself,
would
probably
be
very
disappointed
in
your
tactics
and
dishonesty.
Perhaps
the
next
time
you
want
to
sell
the
Canadian
public
a
stench
ridden
pile
of
steaming
crap,
you
may
want
to
consider
a
re-brand
that
does
not
overtly
emulate
the
true
nature
of
your
groups
purpose:
abuse,
war
&
racism.
Sincerely,
Daniel
Gallant
(MSW,
RSW)
Juris
Doctor
Candidate
-
2017