US EditionB.C. cabinet minister says she's 'fortunate' to have just half a dozen death threats
- B.C. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma recalls receiving about half a dozen death threats during her eight years in the legislature, stating she considers herself "pretty fortunate" as a politician.
- Following an explosion at her constituency office, Ma is under investigation by the RCMP, but no one was hurt, and they have indicated there is no indication of a repeat event.
- Ma expresses concern that threats against politicians could influence how they serve the public, stating it could make them feel "frequently targeted."
- Despite the threats, Ma encourages people to pursue political office, noting it is essential for a democratic society to have individuals willing to serve their communities.
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B.C. cabinet minister says she’s ‘fortunate’ to have just half a dozen death threats
B.C. infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says she won't be deterred after a blast at her office and highlights growing concerns over safety for elected officials.
Winnipeg Free Press
B.C. cabinet minister says she's 'fortunate' to have just half a dozen death threats
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
VANCOUVER — B.C.'s Minister of Infrastructure, Bowinn Ma, considers herself "quite lucky" to have received only a dozen death threats since her arrival on the political scene eight years ago. Ms. Ma concedes that it is a strange thing to say, but she points out that some elected officials have received a lot more. She expressed herself as a result of the explosion last week that damaged the entrance door of her county office in North Vancouver. …
B.C. cabinet minister says she's 'fortunate' to have just half a dozen death threats – Energeticcity.ca
VANCOUVER — British Columbia infrastructure minister says in her eight years as a member of the legislature, she can recall receiving about half a dozen death threats, and considers herself “pretty fortunate” as a provincial politician. Bowinn Ma says she knows it’s strange to say, but she is aware of other elected officials who have been the subject of many more such threats. Ma’s comments come after an explosive blasted open the front door of …
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