Is the Bible hate literature? -- attempt to broaden Canada's hate-crimes laws

swissinfo (Reuters) ^ | May 16, 2003 | Randall Palmer

[Luna]

Why don't they go one step further and pass a resolution stating that God is a homophobe, and when Judgement Day comes, they'll be the ones judging God, not the other way around.

[Porterville]

So God doesn't mind me checking out chicks??? Cool.

[montag813]

Yet more chronicling of Canada's sad descent into a Marxist police state. At some point we will have to intervene militarily to protct our own security. Certainly when Quebec decalres "Sharia Law" within 20 years or so.

[Polycarp]

51 stars fit nicely on the USA flag if you put 3 rows of 9 stars and 3 rows of 8 stars.

My source at NSA (who monitors FR) just emailed me to say that their intel says the CIA came up with this sceme:

But only after seeking extensive cooperation and input from our future Canadian subjects...

[montag813]

"There's not an attorney general in the country anywhere at any level who would consent to the prosecution of an individual for quoting from the Bible,"

NOT YET....but give it time. Canadians are all just frogs in the proverbial pot, the water slowly heating. Everything seems so logical, so reasonable now. But one day they will wake up and every personal freedom they once had will be gone. Pathetic that they don't see this.

[Snowyman]

Pathetic that they don't see this.

It truly is. And look at all the States that already include the words "sexual orientation" in their hate laws. Lots of them . Similar to the decriminalization of pot. Americans should be proud. You're leading . We're following.

[headsonpikes]

Please, Canada, don't 'Bend for Svend'.

;^)

[Chewbacca]

That is only 46 stars. Where do the other 5 go?

[Polycarp]

(You counted them?!?) Shoot, let me get back to my contact on this. Maybe the CIA was originally planning on annexing Canada before Alaska, Hawaii, and a coupla' others? ;-)

[CanadianBacon]

One thing is certain.

Svend will get it in the end.

[Porterville]

Nice, notice the circle creates another star wich can represent the union as a whole.

[PLMerite]

Good thing they've already been disarmed; it makes transitioning to the "love society" much easier.

[Old Professer]

Inserting logic into a discussion involving laws against "hatred" only serves to broaden the class of idiots in the debate.

[Timesink]

This sounds like a perfect way to start a civil war in Canada.

[Timesink]

Good thing they've already been disarmed; it makes transitioning to the "love society" much easier.

Not out west they haven't been disarmed.

[Timesink]

This guy seems to be a first-class loon:

Anti-gay conspiracy, says Robinson

By KATHLEEN HARRIS, SUN OTTAWA BUREAU

OTTAWA -- NDP MP Svend Robinson has accused Justice Minister Martin Cauchon of secretly working to sabotage his anti-gay-bashing bill.

The pair became embroiled in two verbal dust-ups in and outside the House of Commons yesterday. Robinson insists the minister stacked the justice committee with substitute Grit MPs who have all expressed strong "homophobic" views.

"It is outrageous the minister of justice is working in an unholy alliance with the Canadian Alliance to kill this bill," said Robinson, accusing Cauchon of sending in "three goons" to replace absent committee members.

The controversial Bill C-250, which has been discussed at hearings and was to be voted on this week, aims to protect Canadians from hate propaganda based on sexual orientation. The Criminal Code already bans the spread of hatred based on colour, race, religion or ethnic origin.

The three Liberals who served as subs - Andy Savoy, Paul Steckle and Tom Wappel - all have a track record of opposing equal rights for gays and lesbians, Robinson charged. Wappel makes Elsie Wayne look like a "gay liberation activist," he added.

But Cauchon said the bill is "consistent with the government's position on sexual orientation" and denied interfering with the committee's business.

The bill has received support from the Canadian Association of Police Chiefs and the Canadian Association of Police Boards, but Solicitor General Wayne Easter said yesterday he's still undecided about whether he supports the bill.

[thinking]

Do I see the '60s "peace" symbol in the center?

[Ciexyz]

I'm actually partial to the maple leaf motif (it's magnificent!) on the Canafrance flag.

[Captain Shady]

well, if you are Satan or just plain Evil, well, Yes the Bible would be considered hate-filled.

This would be a strange sight. Satan standing outside a church with billboard protesting unfair treatment of demons and himself.