through the Canadian government site, but from what I remember the
definition that was used for hate speech has withstood more than a few
challenges.
larry
On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 15:39:46 -0600, dana tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Naw, I hate fishing in the archives, though I think the tone was there
> if the word was not. I think it became pretty clear last time that we
> won't agree on the nature of separatism. I think you are wrong about
> that, but of course prejudice is a very bad thing wherever it is
> found.
>
> But back to the original point -- such a law makes me wonder whether
> unpopular or minority opinions will soon be censored. The possibility
> makes me sad. That's all.
>
> Dana
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Larry C. Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 17:16:51 -0400
> Subject: Re: Canadian Content
> To: CF-Community <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> No I don't think I ever did. You'll have to prove that one.
>
> I may disagree with separatists but only those who have advocated
> ethnic cleansing such as Jaques Parisau have I seriously disliked.
> Unfortunately the separatist movement has very strong anti-semitic,
> anti-immigrant and anti Anglophobe elements in it. And more
> importantly The PQ has never really done anything to deal with those
> contemptible types, such as kicking them out of the party etc. I have
> a very strong bias against that sort of prejudice.
>
> larry
>
> On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:17:07 -0600, dana tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Larry, didn't you once also refer to Quebec separatists as scum? I
> > rest my case. It's a slippery slope and better not stepped upon in my
> > opinion. But I can respect the reasons for your different opinion.
> >
> > Dana
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Larry C. Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 08:21:08 -0400
> > Subject: Re: Canadian Content
> > To: CF-Community <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > Ernst Zundel published anti semetic and pro nazi stuff. He was a very
> > obnoxious white supremicist. There was nothing to learn from that
> > scum's bile.
> >
> > larry
> >
> > On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 19:31:46 -0600, dana tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Not familiar with either the law or the Nazi, but it all strikes me as
> > > a bad idea. Just cause you don't agree with people doesn't mean you
> > > can't learn from the way they see things. Imho.
> > >
> > > Dana
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Larry C. Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 20:37:35 -0400
> > > Subject: Re: Canadian Content
> > > To: CF-Community <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >
> > > Considering that the same legislation has stopped such scum as Ernst
> > > Zundel and other nazis, its a good law.
> > >
> > > larry
> > >
> > > On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 18:27:33 -0600, dana tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > ::sigh:: Americans don't appreciate the First Amendment. On that note,
> > > > I am off to have a life :)
> > > >
> > > > Dana
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Larry C. Lyons <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > > Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 20:23:28 -0400
> > > > Subject: Re: Canadian Content
> > > > To: CF-Community <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > >
> > > > Under the Hate Crimes Legislation its legal, and it has been supported
> > > > by the Supreme Court.
> > > >
> > > > larry
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, 28 Jul 2004 18:00:24 -0600, dana tierney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > > > yes, thank you. Am I reading this correctly that they are talking
> > > > > about censoring al-Jazeera in Canada??
> > > > >
> > > > > Dana
> > > > >
> > > > > amusing section about the CRTC. Thought the ex-pats on the list might enjoy...
> > > > > Patrick
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