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Originally Posted by PyramidsofMars
just in case people are not quite familiar with Section 3 of the Alberta Human Rights and Multiculturalism Act, here it is:
http://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/...o_know/720.asp
Take note of the cases and examples discussed and I fail to see why anyone would want it gone unless burning crosses and 'Aryan fests' in Alberta are things you want to see. |
I'm pretty sure that hate speech is a part of a larger group of acts known as hate crimes which are included in the criminal code. Could someone with a law background correct me if I'm wrong?
The reason which we wish to abolish section three is not because we want to allow hate speech at all, rather so that people are not brought forth on charges for 'perceived intent'.
Ezra Levant was brought forth on charges under this code for publishing the Muhammed cartoons. Remember that? Do you think he was inciting hatred?
"likely to" and "indicates.. an intention" are fairly subjective.
It's taken away our freedom to disagree. Funny because a scathing article was published in Sherwood Park the day that Paul Hinman spoke out in the legislature against the hate crimes perpetrated on the Jewish community in Calgary - Glenmore. But feel free to listen to the fear-mongerers.