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Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

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Locutus
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#1Nov 2nd, 2012
Abysmal.

The “abysmal” state of free speech at Canadian public universities is stifling students’ right to speak their minds, according to a new report card that gives mostly failing grades to universities and their student unions.

Stifling AND abysmal


h/t sda
 
In Between Man
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 2nd, 2012
I don't doubt this for a second. Restricted speech on campuses is indicative of the restriction on speech for all of Canada. Hate speech laws? You serious? America got it right, not us.
 
taxslave
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 2nd, 2012
You can say whatever you like on Canadian Universities. Just make sure the PC thought police approve it first or your life in school will be less than dog****.
Last edited by taxslave; Nov 2nd, 2012 at 08:31 PM..Reason: wrong word. used like instead of life.
 
In Between Man
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 2nd, 2012
Quote: Originally Posted by taxslaveView Post

You can say whatever you like on Canadian Universities. Just make sure the PC thought police approve it first or your life in school will be less than dog****.

Exactly. And even though you and I disagree on religion, I'm sure you can see it from my point of view that on campuses you'd likely be crucified for proselytizing or especially calling homosexual behavior sinful. Meanwhile Christianity, conservatives, and Israel are all fair game for criticism. Go figure.
 
taxslave
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 2nd, 2012
Quote: Originally Posted by In Between ManView Post

Exactly. And even though you and I disagree on religion, I'm sure you can see it from my point of view that on campuses you'd likely be crucified for proselytizing or especially calling homosexual behavior sinful. Meanwhile Christianity, conservatives, and Israel are all fair game for criticism. Go figure.

You would probably have a better chance of having a mosque than a church on campus. I tend to get a little upset with anyone that tries to squash free speech or ban books.
 
damngrumpy
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 2nd, 2012
People can say what ever they like but at the same time speech free or otherwise comes with
being responsible for the content of what is said. As for hate speech those who hate say a lot
of things, and those who say hateful things lose credibility saying them.
 
gopher
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 2nd, 2012
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Abysmal.


Somebody playing the victim card again?
 
CDNBear
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
Quote: Originally Posted by gopherView Post

Somebody playing the victim card again?

Freedom of speech is the cornerstone of democracy.

When it gets restricted, we're all victims.
 
petros
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
Quote: Originally Posted by taxslaveView Post

You would probably have a better chance of having a mosque than a church on campus. I tend to get a little upset with anyone that tries to squash free speech or ban books.

I never had any issues as a Catholic.

What are the odds you'd be able to set up a Caucasian Support Group on a campus?
 
taxslave
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
Quote: Originally Posted by petrosView Post

I never had any issues as a Catholic.

What are the odds you'd be able to set up a Caucasian Support Group on a campus?

You are old. Things have changed.
A Caucasian support group would be considered racist today on most universities.
 
petros
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
Quote: Originally Posted by taxslaveView Post

You are old. Things have changed.
A Caucasian support group would be considered racist today on most universities.

I'm not old. I haven't bought a Corvette because my **** went limp....yet.

What is racist about a Caucasian support group? ALL other races and subsectors of society have them.

We have freedom, don't we?
 
captain morgan
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
Some people are more equal than others
 
petros
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
Quote: Originally Posted by captain morganView Post

Some people are more equal than others

I'd ask you for advice and support but it might be considered racist.
 
captain morgan
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
I would be equally as guilty for supplying any... It excludes and discriminates against others.
 
petros
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Re: Free speech at Canadian universities ‘abysmal’

Nov 3rd, 2012
I'll save us both some grief and ask a minority about which is the best sunblock for blondes.
 

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