Guest Peeves Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/03/26/bc-albinism-menu-complaint.html When will these ridiculous H.R. Tribunals be eliminated? Metro Vancouver woman with albinism has launched a human rights complaint against a popular chain restaurant, saying the restaurant's "albino" branding of menu items is going too far.Ikponwosa (I.K.) Ero filed a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal against Earls Restaurants over its "Albino Rhino" line of beer and "Albino Wings Wednesdays." The complaint alleges that the marketing of the "Albino" line is demeaning to Ero and all people with the genetic condition known as albinism and is being done deliberately to evoke a sense of oddness about being albino. More @ link. Can anyone file a complaint for use of midget or bald, or the like ? Edited March 28, 2012 by Peeves Quote
The_Squid Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 I have a pale complexion. Pale ale must go! And all breweries that make it must pay me money. (I will accept free beer) Quote
Jack Weber Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 This is one time,and probably the only time,I agree with Ezra Levant... I am so tired of the culture of offense that some people live in... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
Jack Weber Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 I have a pale complexion. Pale ale must go! And all breweries that make it must pay me money. (I will accept free beer) I like Alexander Keith's...And you're not takin' my beer!!! Got it? Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
GostHacked Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 This is one time,and probably the only time,I agree with Ezra Levant... I am so tired of the culture of offense that some people live in... Say somehing bad about Jews to Levant, see how not offended he gets. Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted March 28, 2012 Report Posted March 28, 2012 There are albino animals in nature, maybe even rhino's, so this case should be thrown out. Some people are short, ban all shortstops! Batting averages go up 100 points! Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
The_Squid Posted March 29, 2012 Report Posted March 29, 2012 If you're a bartender, whatever you do, don't mix another paralyzer. That's a Human Rights complaint just waiting to happen. Imagine the lawsuits from a "Black Russian"! Quote
bleeding heart Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Once again, the HRC's are (I suppose accidentally) arguing for their own abolishment. The way to go about such identity-politics complaints is to go public; if your case is strong, maybe you'll embarass the "persecutor" into changing his or her ways...particularly when little matters like commerce is concerned. Bottom lines make companies chickens***t. Pepsi pulled a comic ad about prison rape once thousands of victims and their advocates went public with it. "You're joking about rape now???" Ad pulled. Immediately. Agree or not, that's the proper way to go about it. Quote “There is a limit to how much we can constantly say no to the political masters in Washington. All we had was Afghanistan to wave. On every other file we were offside. Eventually we came onside on Haiti, so we got another arrow in our quiver." --Bill Graham, Former Canadian Foreign Minister, 2007
stopstaaron Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Once again, the HRC's are (I suppose accidentally) arguing for their own abolishment. They couldn't do that fast enough for me. Quote Don't ban me bro. Oh behave, I'll behave. I'll be a good little boy.
Jack Weber Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Say somehing bad about Jews to Levant, see how not offended he gets. The guy is a clown,no doubt...But he's right about the Human Rights Tribunals... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
bleeding heart Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 That's just it; Ezra Levant and Mark Steyn are reactionary blowhards--and they're major creeps, in my view. But when you're right, you're right. And they're right on this. Canada has some serious free expression issues that are long past due in dealing with. Quote “There is a limit to how much we can constantly say no to the political masters in Washington. All we had was Afghanistan to wave. On every other file we were offside. Eventually we came onside on Haiti, so we got another arrow in our quiver." --Bill Graham, Former Canadian Foreign Minister, 2007
cybercoma Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Do any of you geniuses criticizing the HRCs actually realize that this has nothing to do with the HRC yet? The article is merely reporting that a woman has launched a complaint. The HRC hasn't even responded yet. They could use her application for camping fuel. Quote
stopstaaron Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Do any of you geniuses criticizing the HRCs actually realize that this has nothing to do with the HRC yet? The article is merely reporting that a woman has launched a complaint. The HRC hasn't even responded yet. They could use her application for camping fuel. They are still useless whether or not they use her application for camping fuel Quote Don't ban me bro. Oh behave, I'll behave. I'll be a good little boy.
Jack Weber Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 They are still useless whether or not they use her application for camping fuel That's right... They are tools used by the mentally weak and perpetually offended to hide behind to shut up those they disagree with because,those that usually use these mechanisms (in the area of free speech,I'm speaking about),cannot formulate a cogent counter response... Quote The beatings will continue until morale improves!!!
bleeding heart Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Do any of you geniuses criticizing the HRCs actually realize that this has nothing to do with the HRC yet? The article is merely reporting that a woman has launched a complaint. The HRC hasn't even responded yet. They could use her application for camping fuel. Hmm. My bad; a fair response. Though I object to being referred to as a genius (it's so rare that I consider it a bit alien). However, I stand beside my point that the HRC's are rotten, have zero place in a (relatively) free society...and that even knuckledraggers like Levant and Steyn can be correct once in their propagandistic little lives. Quote “There is a limit to how much we can constantly say no to the political masters in Washington. All we had was Afghanistan to wave. On every other file we were offside. Eventually we came onside on Haiti, so we got another arrow in our quiver." --Bill Graham, Former Canadian Foreign Minister, 2007
cybercoma Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 they have agreed to hear her complaint link? it doesn't say that in the OP. Quote
kimmy Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 I have a pale complexion. Pale ale must go! And all breweries that make it must pay me money. (I will accept free beer) Several companies have produced "Blonde ale" over the years, and I have always been somewhat flattered that breweries produced a special beer just for blondes. I was disturbed, however, to discover that Starbucks has a new product called "Blonde Roast." While their public relations people have assured me that no actual blondes are roasted in making this product, this is nonetheless a horrific name for a product. It harkens back to a dark time in our history when human beings were marched into incinerators because of sheer naked bigotry. The idea that this latest incarnation is acceptable because the target has changed is appalling to me. If this coffee were called "Jew Roast", Starbucks locations would be burned to the ground from coast to coast. I for one will not meekly accept this double-standard, and will be championing a class action lawsuit on behalf of all blondes who have endured mental distress at the thought of being incinerated due to Starbucks' insensitive new product. In the meantime I may picket my local Starbucks to bring attention to this outrage. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
bleeding heart Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 I was disturbed, however, to discover that Starbucks has a new product called "Blonde Roast." While their public relations people have assured me that no actual blondes are roasted in making this product, this is nonetheless a horrific name for a product. It harkens back to a dark time in our history when human beings were marched into incinerators because of sheer naked bigotry. The idea that this latest incarnation is acceptable because the target has changed is appalling to me. If this coffee were called "Jew Roast", Starbucks locations would be burned to the ground from coast to coast. I for one will not meekly accept this double-standard, and will be championing a class action lawsuit on behalf of all blondes who have endured mental distress at the thought of being incinerated due to Starbucks' insensitive new product. In the meantime I may picket my local Starbucks to bring attention to this outrage. -k Good for you, Kimmy. Such insensitive provocations should not go unanswered. My own special identity-group is considering action against the "...for dummies" series of how-to books. Such insults will not stand. Quote “There is a limit to how much we can constantly say no to the political masters in Washington. All we had was Afghanistan to wave. On every other file we were offside. Eventually we came onside on Haiti, so we got another arrow in our quiver." --Bill Graham, Former Canadian Foreign Minister, 2007
Guest Peeves Posted April 2, 2012 Report Posted April 2, 2012 Do any of you geniuses criticizing the HRCs actually realize that this has nothing to do with the HRC yet? The article is merely reporting that a woman has launched a complaint. The HRC hasn't even responded yet. They could use her application for camping fuel. Yes as a certified triple decker, boni fide, par excellent genius of the first order, I do certify that Peeves Is morally, ethic'lly, spiritually, physically most positively, and absolutely according to all Munchkins Undeniably and reliably a genius. As Prime Minister I must aver, I thoroughly examined he. And he's not only merely a 1st class genius, but he's really most sincerely a most ingenious sensitive and modest guy amongst us! As Mayor Then this is a day of dependence For all the Mapleleafers and their descendants (if any) Yes, let the joyous news be spread The Peever is officially a genius! Magna cum loudly. Apologies to the Wizard Of Oz and Munchkins everywhere. BTW, I think you under whelmed us with your question. There certainly was left an opportunity to opine on HRC by the O.P. given the type of complaints IT HAS entertained in the past. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted April 2, 2012 Report Posted April 2, 2012 Good for you, Kimmy. Such insensitive provocations should not go unanswered. My own special identity-group is considering action against the "...for dummies" series of how-to books. Such insults will not stand. BH & Kimmy I think perhaps "ginger ale" is insensitively named after a pejorative for red heads. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
bleeding heart Posted April 2, 2012 Report Posted April 2, 2012 BH & Kimmy I think perhaps "ginger ale" is insensitively named after a pejorative for red heads. Yes. Very good. We remain ever vigilant. Quote “There is a limit to how much we can constantly say no to the political masters in Washington. All we had was Afghanistan to wave. On every other file we were offside. Eventually we came onside on Haiti, so we got another arrow in our quiver." --Bill Graham, Former Canadian Foreign Minister, 2007
Guest Peeves Posted April 2, 2012 Report Posted April 2, 2012 BH & Kimmy I think perhaps "ginger ale" is insensitively named after a pejorative for red heads. Certainly she deserves a Stella award. Ginger is certainly considered as such by many. How about Jew Fish or Jew's Harp, or Gypsy moth or Scotch whiskey or Humpback whale or Johnny on the spot, or Shakespearean use of leprous? ct 1, Scene 5, Page 3Original Text Sleeping within my orchard, My custom always of the afternoon, Upon my secure hour thy uncle stole With juice of cursed hebenon in a vial, And in the porches of my ears did pour The leperous distilment, whose effect Holds such an enmity with blood of man So is Taffy. So if we have a Taffy pull, is it insensitive to the Welsh? Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a thief; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of beef; I went to Taffy's house, Taffy wasn't in; I jumped upon his Sunday hat and poked it with a pin. Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a sham; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of lamb; I went to Taffy's house, Taffy was away, I stuffed his socks with sawdust and filled his shoes with clay. Taffy was a Welshman, Taffy was a cheat, Taffy came to my house, and stole a piece of meat; I went to Taffy's house, Taffy was not there, I hung his coat and trousers to roast before a fire.[1 Quote
Guest American Woman Posted April 5, 2012 Report Posted April 5, 2012 Let's not forget Black Ale; and then there's Double Black Stout - which has to be twice as racist. Quote
Moonlight Graham Posted April 7, 2012 Report Posted April 7, 2012 There's too many politically correct wimps out there. Grow some skin thicker than Bible pages, geez! Maybe if this beer degraded albino's in some way they'd have some kind of point, but it doesn't that I see. This will sound harsh, but these albinos should just shut up, relax, and have a beer. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Spiderfish Posted April 7, 2012 Report Posted April 7, 2012 There's too many politically correct wimps out there. Grow some skin thicker than Bible pages, geez! Maybe if this beer degraded albino's in some way they'd have some kind of point, but it doesn't that I see. This will sound harsh, but these albinos should just shut up, relax, and have a beer. Cheers! Quote
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