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Jack Digeridoo
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06-25-2005 08:06
I learned in school that one of the differences between Canada and America was freedom of expression vs freedom of speech. I think the subtle differences speech vs expression were a great thing to have. The sum of the parts was greater than the whole because of similar yet differing unique freedoms. Today, I was reading Canadian Bill of Rights because of SL prop 407. It's been a long time since the bill of rights was explained to me, and it came from a source that I trusted so it's possible today was the first day I actually read the thing. Is the part about "expression" is missing? From: someone PART I BILL OF RIGHTS Recognition and declaration of rights and freedoms 1. It is hereby recognized and declared that in Canada there have existed and shall continue to exist without discrimination by reason of race, national origin, colour, religion or sex, the following human rights and fundamental freedoms, namely, (a) the right of the individual to life, liberty, security of the person and enjoyment of property, and the right not to be deprived thereof except by due process of law; (b) the right of the individual to equality before the law and the protection of the law; (c) freedom of religion; (d) freedom of speech; freedom of assembly and association; and (f) freedom of the press. ! My teachers! They lied, they lied right to my face!
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Ricky Zamboni
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06-25-2005 13:36
From: Jack Digeridoo I learned in school that one of the differences between Canada and America was freedom of expression vs freedom of speech. I think the subtle differences speech vs expression were a great thing to have. The sum of the parts was greater than the whole because of similar yet differing unique freedoms. Today, I was reading Canadian Bill of Rights because of SL prop 407. It's been a long time since the bill of rights was explained to me, and it came from a source that I trusted so it's possible today was the first day I actually read the thing. Is the part about "expression" is missing? SPEECH! My teachers! They lied, they lied right to my face! Your teachers only lied to you if you went to school before 1982.  The Canadian Bill of Rights (1960) is superceded by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982), which contains (as Section 2): From: someone 2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms:
a) freedom of conscience and religion;
b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;
c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and
d) freedom of association.
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Jack Digeridoo
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Join date: 29 Jul 2003
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06-25-2005 19:00
Ok. I got my eye on those Liberals though... 
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Tya Fallingbridge
Proud Prim Whore
Join date: 28 Aug 2003
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06-25-2005 19:38
From: Ricky Zamboni Your teachers only lied to you if you went to school before 1982. The Canadian Bill of Rights (1960) is superceded by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982), which contains (as Section 2): So, express away, Jack! You Rock Ricky |
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Tikki Kerensky
Insane critter
Join date: 12 Aug 2004
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06-26-2005 15:19
From: Jack Digeridoo Ok. I got my eye on those Liberals though...
Hey, I'm personally more worried about the Reform Party... errr, I mean PC party.  Am I the only one who thinks Stephen Harper looks like a Dick Tracy villain with that small face of his?
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Ricky Zamboni
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06-26-2005 17:34
From: Tikki Kerensky
Am I the only one who thinks Stephen Harper looks like a Dick...
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Arcadia Codesmith
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Join date: 8 Dec 2004
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06-27-2005 07:53
From: Jack Digeridoo Ok. I got my eye on those Liberals though... Ooooo! I'm an 'Merican, but if somebody's got their eyes on Liberals, I need to fire up the spotlights and get some music going! There's nothing like an appreciative audience! |
