Problematic Facebook comments from Sean Chu resurface online

Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu is under fire once again.

This time for comments found on his Facebook page that had racist undertones.

The comments only add to the growing list of calls for him to resign.

Last month, the former police officer refused to step down from his position after it came to light he was reprimanded for inappropriate conduct involving a minor while he was a Calgary police officer.

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The post on Chu’s Facebook page from 2011 reads:

“Here’s my cheapest solution to air travel security: every airplane carries a cute live pet pig on board. Almost all terrorists will not die together with pigs.”

The comment not sitting well with some who were already fed up with Chu’s prior actions.

“It shows how he views and values certain community members and, in this case, the Muslim population, a majority of them being people of colour,” said Iman Bukhari, the CEO and founder of the Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation.

Not long after the post resurfaced, Chu apologized for the comment, saying in a statement to CityNews:

“I regret the comment unequivocally. The Muslim community in Calgary is made up of amazing people, many I call friends, who over the years have shown me their rich and vibrant culture, and that their faith like many others is one that shows compassion and forgiveness.

“I ask for their forgiveness today, in the hurt I have caused by this 2011 comment. I wish them to know that this is not who I am today at all and hope they can accept my sincere apology.”

It’s an apology Bukhari isn’t buying.

“I would love to see Sean Chu not have this position in council. I don’t know what we are waiting for. There have been so many issues with him over the past few years how many more have to come to light?”