Quebec comedian fined $42,000 for insulting child with disabilities in act

[Jimbo302]

Originally Posted by Joe90

Kids aren't equals.

Telling a 5 year old the are ugly and stupid and better off dead, isn't rudeness.

It is not abuse. You want anyone that tells a minor they are ugly, arrested?

[Joe90]

Originally Posted by Jimbo302

It is not abuse. You want anyone that tells a minor they are ugly, arrested?

I want laws that protect children from the unwanted attention of adults.

[momomanno]

Originally Posted by Joe90

I want laws that protect children from the unwanted attention of adults.

In Canada, if a teacher gives a kid an "F-," the Human Rights Tribunal is like "what about his self esteem??" and fines the teacher.

[Jimbo302]

Originally Posted by Joe90

I want laws that protect children from the unwanted attention of adults.

What is 'unwanted attention,' and what measures would be enforced to ensure protection?

[Joe90]

Originally Posted by momomanno

In Canada, if a teacher gives a kid an "F-," the Human Rights Tribunal is like "what about his self esteem??" and fines the teacher.

In Canada when an adult uses a specific kid (against their will) as a comedy prop via personal attacks, the law says no.

Nothing to do with freedom, everything to do with children not being the physical, mental, and emotional equals of adults.

[momomanno]

Originally Posted by Joe90

Nothing to do with freedom

This was the truest thing you've said in this thread.

[Joe90]

Originally Posted by momomanno

This was the truest thing you've said in this thread.

Indeed, it's about the abuse of power and recognizing that kids aren't the equal of adults.

They aren't fair game.

[momomanno]

Originally Posted by Joe90

Indeed, it's about the abuse of power and recognizing that kids aren't the equal of adults.

It's true, I routinely dominate kids at the YMCA. I don't know if you have those in Canada or if you guys just hang out in the woods.

[MyNameIsBellaMia]

From the OP article:


In that set, the comedian noted he had initially been happy for Gabriel's meeting with the pontiff, since he thought Gabriel was terminally ill, the CBC notes—"but now, five years later, and he's still not dead!


I have to admit I laughed out loud.


So sue me!

[Sundaydrive00]

Originally Posted by momomanno

Queen Victoria: "You stop tying up my phone line! I'm watching curling!"
Caller: "Did I mention I'm 15?"
Queen Victoria: "WHY DID YOU NOT SAY SO???"
Caller: "Ooooo Caaaanadaaaa ...."

When does school start back up again? Some children have way too much time on their hands.