Wearing a poppy can be offensive
From the annals of Political Correctness "Believe it or not"...
A Kitchener judge doesn't think it's appropriate for constables and lawyers to wear poppies in her courtroom - Judge frowns on poppies in courtroom:
A Kitchener judge doesn't think it's appropriate for constables and lawyers to wear poppies in her courtroom - Judge frowns on poppies in courtroom:
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Related - Gary Valcour, the Second-place winner of the National Post's Canadian motto contest was right on:
"Endless possibilities squandered in political correctness"
posted by Joanne (True Blue) @ 4:15 PM
25 Comments:
At Sun Dec 09, 03:53:00 PM EST,
Anonymous said…
this judge should meet Irene Kravitz.
What's going wrong at the Record these days for them to have to print crap like this?
No news in Kitchener Waterloo?
At Sun Dec 09, 03:58:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
I think it's good that they're printing this. It's a wakeup call.
What happens if someone finds the Canadian flag offensive? Is it totally neutral? Someone out there might find it a bit too red, or something. Or not red enough.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:13:00 PM EST,
Anonymous said…
I find it offensive that people like her are handed plum jobs in life due to their political affiliations. (real conservative)
At Sun Dec 09, 05:15:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
Well, we should assume that she is well-qualified for the position, but if poppies can offend, then I fear anything can.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:17:00 PM EST,
Anonymous said…
This is why the U.S. elects judges.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:21:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
Good point.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:22:00 PM EST,
Stephen Taylor said…
"Your honour, this symbol represents the sacrifice that braver Canadians than you or me made to have a free and fair court. It is a symbol, yes, much like the robes you wear and the gavel you use. It is this symbol which gives the ones you carry any authority, for without the sacrifice represented by those I honour, your symbols bear none." -- Stephen Taylor
At Sun Dec 09, 05:24:00 PM EST,
Swift said…
If we are removing things that are offensive from the courtroom we should start with this judge.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:25:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
Very well said, Stephen.
The constable should say that next time he's in her court. So should the lawyer.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:29:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
Swift, I was thinking that too. This discredits all the sacrifices that those soldiers made in the wars.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:31:00 PM EST,
Stephen Taylor said…
Of course, in Canada, the judge would be addressed "Madam Justice".
At Sun Dec 09, 05:32:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
How ironic.
At Sun Dec 09, 05:35:00 PM EST,
Brian in Calgary said…
-- but however much you may think that's a totally acceptable symbol, and that it is totally neutral, that might not be entirely the case for everybody who comes to court," the judge said.
I suppose that if I were to appear as a witness in a case presided over by her, she would want me to remove my cross?
At Sun Dec 09, 05:37:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
Brian, good question. Does anyone know if Bibles are still allowed in the courtroom? Do people still swear on them?
At Sun Dec 09, 05:39:00 PM EST,
Anonymous said…
""Your honour, this symbol represents the sacrifice that braver Canadians than you or me made to have a free and fair court. It is a symbol, yes, much like the robes you wear and the gavel you use. It is this symbol which gives the ones you carry any authority, for without the sacrifice represented by those I honour, your symbols bear none." -- Stephen Taylor"
All I can say is wow Stephen. I think anyone would be hard-pressed to put it any better than that. As someone who's father fought in World War 2 that is truly touching. Thanks.
paulsstuff
At Sun Dec 09, 05:47:00 PM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
Paul, you're right. It was very eloquent. Your father fought for the right to wear a poppy; among other things.
I don't know why, but I find this story so sad and depressing.
At Sun Dec 09, 06:16:00 PM EST,
rations said…
Wasn't it a Christmas tree in a court building in Ontario last year that caused a similar snit?
At Sun Dec 09, 07:53:00 PM EST,
Anonymous said…
A wake up call for what? Canadians gone nuts?
Come on Joanne.
We're giving the lowest common denominator credibility by paying attention to wingnuts like this, Irene Kravitz and Schreiber.
At Sun Dec 09, 08:35:00 PM EST,
Roy Eappen said…
This is another stupid judge trick. Who appointed this person?
Stephen your reply was amazing!
At Sun Dec 09, 08:48:00 PM EST,
Anonymous said…
This type of politically correct insanity has to be stopped.
My father (a veteran) when he was still alive was one of the first to always wear a poppy. Every year he would buy one and wear it. He never threw them away, he saved every one. He knew what they represented and cherished every one. Here's the kicker. He was a German veteran.
At Sun Dec 09, 09:29:00 PM EST,
Anonymous said…
That judge is a cockroach, pure and simple. Spitting without fear on the symbol of a sacrifice that ensured this cretin has the freedom to disparage those who have proven greater courage - that's Canada. Judges - overpaid, greedy and incompetent. Unfortunately impossible to remove from their bully pulpits with civilized means.
At Sun Dec 09, 09:44:00 PM EST,
Johnathon said…
I wonder if the judge is a car carrying member of the NDP?
At Sun Dec 09, 10:39:00 PM EST,
strider said…
Who did she think was going to be offended by a poppy? Was there a SS Waffen reunion happening next door? Apparently our judges are not appointed on the basis of their intelligence.
At Sun Dec 09, 11:42:00 PM EST,
Dirk said…
Off-topic:
A good episode of The Agenda, where the Mulroney inquiry is discussed. You may be surprised at the things James Travers has to say.
At Mon Dec 10, 07:45:00 AM EST,
Joanne (True Blue) said…
Dirk, do tell.
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