Finally a proof that the laws in Canada are working.
Actually that article is proof that Canada is turning into a sick society. I don't think that guy should be charged with a crime. What is wrong with Canada? You now have "thought crimes". What the guy said was fucked up but it should not warrant a criminal prosecution. The offending parties should try to bring civil litigation if they feel they have a case. Criminal prosecution for something a guy said in a speech is wrong. No matter how fucked up his comments may be.
This I agree with. The guy is an idiot. But he should have the right to say it.[/b]
Nope I disagree, a man in his position should not get away with uttering shit like that, I am comfortable with a law that protects us from people trying to get their message through by spreading hate towards others due to race or religion.[/b]But criminal? No way. If a man in a high position says something like that, he should be ridiculed. He should be asked to step down (Trent Lott anyone?), but not prosecuted. Nobody called for Lott to be prosecuted (no...he didn't say something that harsh). Has anyone tried to prosecute Jesse Jackson for his heimy (sp?) statement? Of course not. Has anyone tried to prosecute Fred Phelps for his inflammatory remarks (and I'd venture he makes this guy look like Mr. Rogers).
The Government can not, and should not, regulate speech.
_________________________ "Nature has constituted utility to man the standard and test of virtue. Men living in different countries, under different circumstances, different habits and regimens, may have different utilities; the same act, therefore, may be useful and consequently virtuous in one country which is injurious and vicious in another differently circumstanced" - Thomas Jefferson, moral relativist
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