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Originally Posted by Thunderball
One of the inherent flaws of systems such as the HRC is while it strives for equality, the end result is all too often some people becoming "more equal" than others.
Its okay to make fun of Christians without fear of reprisal or a nuisance HRC hearing, but to a minority, its defammatory and bigoted.
Its okay to force laws on the majority, like bike helmets (which is a good idea), but its wrong to force people with religious headwear to acquiesce (despite likely saving their lives in the process). Or even like that female soccer player and the hijab... its okay that I can't wear a crucifix (or any kind of non-essential equipment) for my own safety, and the safety of those I'm playing with... but its not okay when that affects the beliefs of a minority.
The spirit of the HRC is sound...but the execution can be rather poor. I have no idea how to fix it offhand. It should be noted that our legal system is the same way... everyone has the right to sue anyone for anything, even if they are completely out to lunch. At least in the legal system, the plaintiff is often on the hook for legal expenses if they are in the wrong.
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It also, as far as I know, incurs no direct cost to the individual who registered the complaint. Meanwhile, the person accused has to incur their own legal costs to defend the charge. That's absolutely ridiculous. Even the case of Levant, he had to waste many hours of his time preparing his case, only to have the Imam withdraw his complaint.