Friday 22 February 2013

INQUIRER.net: Canada ambassador says he feels slighted by “Argo”

INQUIRER.net
Philippine News for Filipinos
Canada ambassador says he feels slighted by "Argo"
Feb 23rd 2013, 03:03

TORONTO— Canada's former ambassador to Iran, who protected Americans at great personal risk during the Iran hostage crisis of 1979, said Friday if "Argo" wins the Oscar for best picture on Sunday there would be something wrong with director Ben Affleck if he didn't mention Canada. Ken Taylor said he continues to feel slighted by a movie that he says makes Canada look like a meek observer to CIA heroics in the rescue of six U.S. citizens caught in the crisis. He said there would be no movie if the Canadian embassy didn't take in the Americans. Taylor said if Affleck doesn't say something in his acceptance speech "then it's a further reflection" on him. "I would hope he woul...

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