Our kangaroo courts go to the dogs

[Corduroy]

When Canadian human rights commissioners aren't busy wishing they could censor free speech, they turn their effulgent judicial genius to such important matters as dog adoption.

B.C. man fights to adopt dog he argues is reincarnation of old pet - The Globe and Mail

It was something in the 10-month-old yellow Lab’s eyes that convinced a B.C. man this particular dog was the reincarnation of his former four-legged friend.

But when Shao Lee’s adoption attempt was rebuffed, he took his case against a Lower Mainland rescue group to the province’s Human Rights Tribunal, arguing he was discriminated against because of his political and spiritual beliefs.


He told the tribunal his religion, along with work as an anti-war and anti-racism activist, was to blame for him not getting ownership of the Labrador retriever named Gandy. The rescue group said otherwise, arguing the high-energy dog was a poor fit for a man who rarely left his home.

Unfortunate for the freedom of religion of those who believe in reincarnation, the tribunal figures dog ownership does not extend into subsequent lives.

“On the basis of the materials filed, I have determined that there is no reasonable prospect that Mr. Lee’s complaint will succeed,” Bernd Walter, the tribunal’s acting chair, wrote in his decision late last week.

No need to worry, in about 13 years (91 dog years) Mr. Lee can try to adopt his then twice-reincarnated pooch. Unless of course Gandy gets upgraded to cat.

 

[petros]

Oh oh. I like BBQed Hindu steaks and wear their skins on my feet. Will I have to go before a tribunal?

 

[Colpy]

When Canadian human rights commissioners aren't busy wishing they could censor free speech, they turn their effulgent judicial genius to such important matters as dog adoption.

B.C. man fights to adopt dog he argues is reincarnation of old pet - The Globe and Mail
Unfortunate for the freedom of religion of those who believe in reincarnation, the tribunal figures dog ownership does not extend into subsequent lives.

No need to worry, in about 13 years (91 dog years) Mr. Lee can try to adopt his then twice-reincarnated pooch. Unless of course Gandy gets upgraded to cat.

Har-rumph!!!!

You ALMOST got a thumbs up for this thing.....then you said.......

"...upgraded to cat"!!!!!

.....an outrage to dogs (which have been known to be actually useful!) everywhere.

 

[Corduroy]

Can't please everyone.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Oh oh. I like BBQed Hindu steaks and wear their skins on my feet. Will I have to go before a tribunal?

No counseling with Dr. Phil