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Sounds like the Danish cartoon thing all over again. Yes, free speech only applies when a certain religious group, not naming any names here, don't object.
That's not to say other major religions aren't obnoxious either, although the one that I will not name is the one doing the most muscle-flexing in recent years.
The sooner the entire world adopts either atheism, agnosticism or the smaller, more introverted, personal faiths that don't have any politicial element, the better.
Is Oshawa near Ottawa?
By Cdn. standards yes Eki.
By yours no.
About a 4 1/2 hr drive akk onmulti lane highways,
5 hours actually, but the only thing they have in common is they are Ojibwa words. I wouldn't have driven up to see Ann Coulter. U of Ottawa has a pretty sad rep and I had a feeling this would happen. I was shocked actually she was going up there since that would be one of the last campuses in Canada I figured that would have a group large enough to invite her.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eki
If I was going to see Ann Coulter (and I thought about it only for the spectacle), I would have driven to the University of Western Ontario in London ON, where it is only 2 hours or so down the road, and I know the people there would make sure security would ensure everyone's right to be heard.
This whole mess where the U of Ottawa students (just a few wacky morons proud of pulling alarms and starting a near riot) think they did something for free speech is just embrassing.
You can be an idiot, but you should be allowed to speak. Coulter is not an idiot, but she says some goofy things to provoke reactions...
I guess I drive faster. :p
I agree about University Of Ottawa's rep.
Carleton, also in Ottawa, has a much better reputation.
Interesting that after Ottawa got a bad report in Macleans Magazine's ranking their reaction was to not cooperate with the survey any more.
She should have beena llowed to speak.
I rarely ever agree with Eki but I will defend his right to state his opinion.
I haven't even stated my opinion if it's 4.5 or 5 hours or near or far.Quote:
Originally Posted by Easy Drifter
Depends on how fast you drive.....lol...and we will just agree to disagree...unless of course, we agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eki
Come on Eki. You know what I mean.
It is not this particular item.
It is everything we argue about and that is one heck of a lot.
I disagree with you on many issues and quite a few other posters who I (note I) consider Left wing. I admittedly will go after you with accusations to discredited you, with no real basis in fact. It is a technique and you employee it too.
My point is that you have an absolute right to express your opinion on any subject, as do I, and everyone else on this forum.
No matter how much I disagree with your position on any subject I will defend your right to put it forward and object if any Mod. tries to censor you.
Certainly I will go after you hammer and tongs but I will also try and joke with you on non confrontational items.
Eki, I can echo what Drifter said. This forum would be dull if we didn't have someone disagree with. Over the years, you and I have been on the opposite sides of a lot of issues, but I would argue to my last breath if someone said you or any other poster should be banned purely based on your opinion. Heck, the whole point of a forum such as this is to disagree and debate.
What happened in my nation's capital Tuesday night was an affront to my democracy and rights as a citizen. The pinheads that created the chaos think they won a victory...but like many things they believe in, it is a fallacy. No one wins when there is a censorship....
That's what I've always said. Agreeing is dull and doesn't make long threads (and I'm not saying this just to agree with you). Speaking of which, I miss Fousto. Haven't seen him for ages, hope he's OK.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark in Oshawa