Guest Peeves Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 http://www.torontosun.com/2012/09/14/why-does-canada-still-have-a-law-against-blasphemy-2 I find there are sillier things then Islamic blasphemy having deemed to have occurred when their prophet is (in their view) denigrated.What's sillier is Canada having a law on blasphemy in this day and age. It must be deemed anachronistic and draconian? Maybe not by some? It’s a relief that a mentally-challenged, 14-year-old Pakistani Christian child accused of blasphemy for allegedly burning pages of the Koran has now been released from jail.This follows testimony from witnesses who claim an imam planted evidence in an effort to incriminate the child and scare off local Christians. But lost in all the handwringing over whether the child should have been charged with blasphemy, or whether the imam should now be charged, is the issue of why any civilized nation would include blasphemy amongst its laws. More to the point, how can we justify the fact our criminal laws include blasphemy as a criminal offence? I’m not making this up. Section 296 of the Canadian Criminal Code makes it an indictable offence for anyone to publish a blasphemous libel. The maximum sentence is ostensibly a term of imprisonment not to exceed two years. True, there have been no prosecutions in about 75 years and it’s likely any prosecution would be met with a successful Charter challenge. But the law remains on the books and, to that extent, seemingly reflects public policy in Canada. Quote
bleeding heart Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 Why in God's name is the "o" a sacred letter that must not be typed? Kidding aside, I'm sympathetic. Canada's speech laws are out of whack. 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
Moonlight Graham Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 Seems like a law that's mostly a relic from the era before my grandparents were born and just hasn't been so controversial as to have it formally removed from the Criminal Code of Canada yet? That's my best assumption. Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Michael Hardner Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 It says that the law hasn't been prosecuted in 75 years - I had no idea that Islam had that much sway here back then ! Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Moonbox Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 (edited) Our legal system is full of useless old laws from days of yore. They're still there on paper but they're effectively dead. If nobody cares/would prosecute, and any judge would throw the case out, who cares? It's expensive and time consuming to change it so why bother if it's just being ignored anyways? Edited September 25, 2012 by Moonbox Quote "A man is no more entitled to an opinion for which he cannot account than he is for a pint of beer for which he cannot pay" - Anonymous
WWWTT Posted September 24, 2012 Report Posted September 24, 2012 Recently I received a questionnaire for jury duty. Apparently if I was ever convicted of witch craft,I can still serve on a jury! Witch craft?!?!?! What if the case was about someone charged with witch craft? WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
jbg Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 Why in God's name is the "o" a sacred letter that must not be typed?Part of the Ten Commandments, about not taking G-d's name in vain. Kidding aside, I'm sympathetic. Canada's speech laws are out of whack. I believe Boston still has a law against "unnatural acts with a pigeon". During my law school years I never tested out that particular municipal ordinance. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
wyly Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 i believe it's still illegal in saskatchewan to kill coyotes with opium... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
blueblood Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 That's nothing compared to S. 365 CC. ----> fraudulently practicing witchcraft Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
bleeding heart Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 Part of the Ten Commandments, about not taking G-d's name in vain. Yes, but the usage is silly. It's like writing f*ck and then claiming innocence about the use of profanity. 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
jacee Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) RE: Nastiest old laws still on the books, Nova Scotia wins! The Nova Scotia government is having a hard time saying it's sorry. Last year, native chiefs asked the premier to remove scalping laws from the books. The 1756 proclamation offers a bounty for each Mi'kmaq scalp. It's never been removed and the province has never apologized. Now a CBC request under the Freedom of Information Act reveals the government is shrouding its actions in secrecy. Question: Why does blasphemy apply only to Christian religion? Edited September 25, 2012 by jacee Quote
jacee Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 Recently I received a questionnaire for jury duty. Apparently if I was ever convicted of witch craft,I can still serve on a jury! Witch craft?!?!?! What if the case was about someone charged with witch craft? WWWTT Just because you're eligible for jury duty doesn't mean you'll be selected. You are questioned and lawyers/judge decide. You'd either not be chosen for the jury, chosen as a "peer" of the witch, or excused ... then recruited as an expert witness. Quote
jacee Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) Part of the Ten Commandments, about not taking G-d's name in vain. I believe Boston still has a law against "unnatural acts with a pigeon". During my law school years I never tested out that particular municipal ordinance. Umm ... that was a recurring problem in Boston? Those bluebloods eh!?! Oh wait ... After a while, the pigeon trained itself to perform unnatural acts like hopping on one leg and tucking its head under its wing in the hopes of getting a treat. ... http://everything2.com/title/Coincidental+Correlation So don't hop on one leg while carrying a pigeon ... ? Edited September 25, 2012 by jacee Quote
GostHacked Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 RE: Nastiest old laws still on the books, Nova Scotia wins! The Nova Scotia government is having a hard time saying it's sorry. Last year, native chiefs asked the premier to remove scalping laws from the books. The 1756 proclamation offers a bounty for each Mi'kmaq scalp. It's never been removed and the province has never apologized. Now a CBC request under the Freedom of Information Act reveals the government is shrouding its actions in secrecy. Question: Why does blasphemy apply only to Christian religion? Apparently Canada is a Christian nation? Or is it more Catholic? Quote
Tilter Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 Why in God's name is the "o" a sacred letter that must not be typed? Kidding aside, I'm sympathetic. Canada's speech laws are out of whack. especially the Quebec language law Quote
bleeding heart Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 especially the Quebec language law No, that's but one example, and has no effect on anyone not in Quebec. 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
g_bambino Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 The Nova Scotia government is having a hard time saying it's sorry.Last year, native chiefs asked the premier to remove scalping laws from the books. The 1756 proclamation offers a bounty for each Mi'kmaq scalp. It's never been removed and the province has never apologized. Odd. The premier doesn't make laws and can't "remove" them. More odd: how does a province apologise? This apologising for old laws and policies is a silly business. Quote
French Patriot Posted September 25, 2012 Report Posted September 25, 2012 Seems to me that if God acts like a prick, we should all be able to say, hey look at the prick. Mind you, one must be some delusional to want to follow a prick. Regards DL Quote
PIK Posted September 26, 2012 Report Posted September 26, 2012 In Ont it is against the law to have fun. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Guest Peeves Posted September 26, 2012 Report Posted September 26, 2012 Why in God's name is the "o" a sacred letter that must not be typed? Kidding aside, I'm sympathetic. Canada's speech laws are out of whack. It was left out for effect. It was left out to get a reaction. It was left out to make a point. You see, I don't believe in god, any god. But, I do believe in response to bait. Kidding aside laws on the books are used by convicts with nothing better to do all the time. If the law is not enforced or unenforceable, then revoke/repeal the friggin law in g_d's name. I am seeing some good examples here of other inane laws. Isn't the missionary position ONLY allowed in one state? Quote
Guest Peeves Posted September 26, 2012 Report Posted September 26, 2012 No, that's but one example, and has no effect on anyone not in Quebec. Oh I don't kow about that. Seems to me it does creep into other provinces in some ways. It's always 'just there' waiting for some opportunity like a camel's nose under the tent flap. http://ontariondp.com/en/france-gelinas-wants-to-increase-the-powers-of-the-french-language-services-commissioner Quote
Guest Peeves Posted September 26, 2012 Report Posted September 26, 2012 In Ont it is against the law to have fun. Tisn't http://www.funontario.com/ Quote
jbg Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 i believe it's still illegal in saskatchewan to kill coyotes with opium... I think it's actually seals that are protected by that particular Saskatchewan law. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
jbg Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 Odd. The premier doesn't make laws and can't "remove" them. More odd: how does a province apologise? This apologising for old laws and policies is a silly business. Sort of like the idea of pardoning Louis Riel coming up in, I believe, the 2004 election? Or was it 2006? Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
guyser Posted September 27, 2012 Report Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Tisn't http://www.funontario.com/ Well....maybe if you lived in Ottawa you'd feel as if there is no fun. They dont call it the town that fun forgot for nothing. Edited September 27, 2012 by guyser Quote
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