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Thread #128319 Message #2873534
Posted By: Jack the Sailor
27-Mar-10 - 06:24 PM
Thread Name: BS: Ann Coulter in Canada
Subject: RE: BS: Ann Coulter in Canada
The Canadian government allowed Coulter to speak, so did the University, but the Provost warned her, which was only prudent after what she said to the Muslim student in London, that she was no longer in the USA was was subject to different laws.
The students have the right to speak, even to talk about burning he books, and as long as they own the books and comply with the regulations on trash disposal to burn her books.
Obviously pulling fire alarms in a public place is not allowed, but that is not a free speech issue.
Saying that the entire student body of the University of Ottawa has IQ's between 1 and 0 is also allowed. But it is a stupid thing to say, especially considering that at least some of them supported her. I wonder do those students still support her?
Ann Coulter says too many stupid things to be ignored or excused. That is why I continue to be puzzled that she was allowed to speak at Canadian institutions of higher learning.