bloodyminded Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 somehow Kenney felt it was significant to include separate highlighted sections on the abolition of slavery... and voting rights for women. However, even though Canada is but one of a dozen countries in the world to sanction same-sex marriage, Kenney felt that wasn't... significant... enough! the 'saving space/need for concise treatment' argument seems to fall apart when one actually reviews the guide. Numerous areas of unused white space exist throughout the guide... the guide includes a disproportionate emphasis on photos that, if nothing else, would lend themselves to elements of outright cropping, scaling or removal in order to free up space for text. Notwithstanding the wasted space at the end of the report to include multiple page citation references, per photo, advising a 'stock photo' association. => Canadian Citizenship Study Guide (Conservative Morality & Ideologically Checked and Approved) most assuredly, the Jason Kenney who steadfastly opposed same-sex marriage since his time as an opposition MP in the House of Commons..... who spoke against the Civil Marriage Act - Bill C-38... purposely directed that the guide not include any direct reference to GLT - or same-sex marriage. I suspect you're approximately 100% right here. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
ToadBrother Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 somehow Kenney felt it was significant to include separate highlighted sections on the abolition of slavery... and voting rights for women. However, even though Canada is but one of a dozen countries in the world to sanction same-sex marriage, Kenney felt that wasn't... significant... enough! the 'saving space/need for concise treatment' argument seems to fall apart when one actually reviews the guide. Numerous areas of unused white space exist throughout the guide... the guide includes a disproportionate emphasis on photos that, if nothing else, would lend themselves to elements of outright cropping, scaling or removal in order to free up space for text. Notwithstanding the wasted space at the end of the report to include multiple page citation references, per photo, advising a 'stock photo' association. => Canadian Citizenship Study Guide (Conservative Morality & Ideologically Checked and Approved) most assuredly, the Jason Kenney who steadfastly opposed same-sex marriage since his time as an opposition MP in the House of Commons..... who spoke against the Civil Marriage Act - Bill C-38... purposely directed that the guide not include any direct reference to GLT - or same-sex marriage. I think there can be no doubt. Kenney is a bigot. Quote
Shakeyhands Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 I think there can be no doubt. Kenney is a bigot. Agreed, as are a significant number of the CPC's other members and supporters. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
M.Dancer Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) Agreed, as are a significant number of the CPC's other members and supporters. What a load of manure...that ranks up there with Mr. Canada's best bon mots Edited March 3, 2010 by M.Dancer Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
g_bambino Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 somehow Kenney felt it was significant to include separate highlighted sections on the abolition of slavery... and voting rights for women. Yet, it's quite obvious that gays, lesbians, transexuals, bisexuals, bi-curious, queer, & etc. are all neither a race nor a gender. Quote
Mr.Canada Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 This is such a non issue. Gays are human beings and therefore have the same "rights" as any other human being on planet Earth. Move it along please. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
Smallc Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 They didn't until recently Mr. Canada, and if you had your way, they still wouldn't. Quote
Shakeyhands Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 What a load of manure...that ranks up there with Mr. Canada's best bon mots Hardly, (worst insult I've ever received btw...) How can you even start to disagree with this? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Mr.Canada Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) They didn't until recently Mr. Canada, and if you had your way, they still wouldn't. No, that's not true smallc. Gays should have the same rights we all have and I believe they always have. What rights didn't they have until recently? Rights are as defined by the International community. Edited March 3, 2010 by Mr.Canada Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
M.Dancer Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 Hardly, (worst insult I've ever received btw...) How can you even start to disagree with this? I'm not even going to give it a moments recognition.. Quote RIGHT of SOME, LEFT of OTHERS If it is a choice between them and us, I choose us
bloodyminded Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) No, that's not true smallc. Gays should have the same rights we all have and I believe they always have. What rights didn't they have until recently? They could not consensually marry the people they wished to marry. Edited March 3, 2010 by bloodyminded Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
Mr.Canada Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 They could not consensually marry the people they wished to marry. Marriage isn't a right. It's a social or legal contract. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
Smallc Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 Marriage isn't a right. It's a social or legal contract. Well, the Supreme Court of Canada and the Parliament of Canada disagree with you...and so you prove me right. Quote
ToadBrother Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 No, that's not true smallc. Gays should have the same rights we all have and I believe they always have. What rights didn't they have until recently? Rights are as defined by the International community. Until 1967 their behavior was criminal in Canada. It wasn't until 2005 that they could form civil unions. It's irrelevant what the International Community thinks. I mean, after all, freedom of speech isn't even guaranteed to a rather large fraction of the people on this planet. But perhaps we could use this opportunity to delve a little more into the homo-eroticism that you so often demonstrate. Do tell us more about your interaction with that pride parade. Quote
PIK Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 And gays should have special rights? Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
ToadBrother Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 Marriage isn't a right. It's a social or legal contract. With very few limitations (ie. close kin and age) it is very much a right. But this has all been dealt with, even though the homophobes in the Conservative party tried to quash it in 2005. Homosexuals now have the right to enter civil unions, and since this is hardly universally recognized around the world, it would seem that it would be important to mention to potential immigrants, much like so many other things that is mentioned. Quote
ToadBrother Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 And gays should have special rights? I do love how gay haters try so cleverly to hide their bigotry. Quote
Smallc Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 And gays should have special rights? I'm not sure why some of you are having a hard time understanding this. In most countries, gays and lesbians have far fewer rights than in Canada (they're special in other countries...in a bad way). Here, they have the same rights as everyone else. That those rights are protected is an important part of Canada. Quote
Mr.Canada Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 And gays should have special rights? That's what they want exactly, special rights. They wish to be treated better then normal striaght people are. As do all of the loud minority groups. We should just ignore them and do what normal people want to do and not even bother acknowledging these trouble makers. They are just children really. That's how they behave, like children who are throwing a tantrum. Quote "You are scum for insinuating that isn't the case you snake." -William Ashley Canadian Immigration Reform Blog
bloodyminded Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 Exactly what smallc said. What are these "special rights" that gays have? YOU ALL have the same rights...you can marry a man, or a woman. And now (finally) a gay person can marry a man, or a woman. These are equal rights. Not "special" rights. I humbly suggest certain people attempt a tuition refund, as their educations were catastrophic failures even at the elementary level of simple analogy. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
bloodyminded Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) That's what they want exactly, special rights. They wish to be treated better then normal striaght people are. As do all of the loud minority groups. We should just ignore them and do what normal people want to do and not even bother acknowledging these trouble makers. They are just children really. That's how they behave, like children who are throwing a tantrum. Name me ONE "special right" that gays have...meaning one that you don't. You are claiming they have MORE than one ("rights"...plural)...but I'll settle for just one. Ok...go. Edited March 3, 2010 by bloodyminded Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
ToadBrother Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 That's what they want exactly, special rights. They wish to be treated better then normal striaght people are. As do all of the loud minority groups. We should just ignore them and do what normal people want to do and not even bother acknowledging these trouble makers. They are just children really. That's how they behave, like children who are throwing a tantrum. And here, folks, is the kind of thinking that you'll find under the blankets (so to speak) with much of the Conservative Party. The only difference between Harper and Mr. Canada is Harper isn't a stupid as to open his yap and utter these sorts of things. Quote
Smallc Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 That's what they want exactly, special rights. They wish to be treated better then normal striaght people are. As do all of the loud minority groups. We should just ignore them and do what normal people want to do and not even bother acknowledging these trouble makers. Ah, and so the true Mr. Canada comes out. Quote
bloodyminded Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 Ah, and so the true Mr. Canada comes out. Yeah....except that by "minority groups" I presume he doesn't mean CP supporters..... Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
waldo Posted March 3, 2010 Report Posted March 3, 2010 treated better then normal straight people are. oh my! Quote
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