tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post2988405280883420561..comments2023-10-19T06:24:41.808-04:00Comments on Joanne's Journey: Wearing a poppy can be offensiveJoanne (True Blue)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-42287335904626868992007-12-10T07:45:00.000-05:002007-12-10T07:45:00.000-05:00Dirk, do tell.Dirk, do tell.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-24646106043985337522007-12-09T23:42:00.000-05:002007-12-09T23:42:00.000-05:00Off-topic:A good episode of The Agenda, where the ...Off-topic:<BR/>A good episode of The Agenda, where the Mulroney inquiry is discussed. You may be surprised at the things James Travers has to say.Dirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01250675582313975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-9216384038357342352007-12-09T22:39:00.000-05:002007-12-09T22:39:00.000-05:00Who did she think was going to be offended by a po...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-26835759782787998952007-12-09T21:44:00.000-05:002007-12-09T21:44:00.000-05:00I wonder if the judge is a car carrying member of ...I wonder if the judge is a car carrying member of the NDP?Johnathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468885934256262056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-87771928826887192942007-12-09T21:29:00.000-05:002007-12-09T21:29:00.000-05:00That judge is a cockroach, pure and simple. Spitt...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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-72611068974303838922007-12-09T20:48:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:48:00.000-05:00This type of politically correct insanity has to b...This type of politically correct insanity has to be stopped. <BR/>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.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-42486278023936923962007-12-09T20:35:00.000-05:002007-12-09T20:35:00.000-05:00This is another stupid judge trick. Who appointed...This is another stupid judge trick. Who appointed this person? <BR/> Stephen your reply was amazing!Roy Eappenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04797589638971623701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-42209997652823164172007-12-09T19:53:00.000-05:002007-12-09T19:53:00.000-05:00A wake up call for what? Canadians gone nuts? Come...A wake up call for what? Canadians gone nuts? <BR/><BR/>Come on Joanne. <BR/><BR/>We're giving the lowest common denominator credibility by paying attention to wingnuts like this, Irene Kravitz and Schreiber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-19577545377859542962007-12-09T18:16:00.000-05:002007-12-09T18:16:00.000-05:00Wasn't it a Christmas tree in a court building in ...Wasn't it a Christmas tree in a court building in Ontario last year that caused a similar snit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-32135486711464579152007-12-09T17:47:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:47:00.000-05:00Paul, you're right. It was very eloquent. Your fat...Paul, you're right. It was very eloquent. Your father fought for the right to wear a poppy; among other things. <BR/><BR/>I don't know why, but I find this story so sad and depressing.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-37193124424349098432007-12-09T17:39:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:39:00.000-05:00""Your honour, this symbol represents the sacrific...""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"<BR/> <BR/>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.<BR/><BR/>paulsstuffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-29375771856004642122007-12-09T17:37:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:37:00.000-05:00Brian, good question. Does anyone know if Bibles a...Brian, good question. Does anyone know if Bibles are still allowed in the courtroom? Do people still swear on them?Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-23904642145240780422007-12-09T17:35:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:35:00.000-05:00-- but however much you may think that's a totally...<I>-- 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><BR/><BR/>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?Brian in Calgaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11143445667558848000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-23856423703057079342007-12-09T17:32:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:32:00.000-05:00How ironic.How ironic.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-13306377768640464052007-12-09T17:31:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:31:00.000-05:00Of course, in Canada, the judge would be addressed...Of course, in Canada, the judge would be addressed "Madam Justice".Stephen Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181502666356188078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-29156837568082628212007-12-09T17:29:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:29:00.000-05:00Swift, I was thinking that too. This discredits al...Swift, I was thinking that too. This discredits all the sacrifices that those soldiers made in the wars.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-43526420850531893352007-12-09T17:25:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:25:00.000-05:00Very well said, Stephen.The constable should say t...Very well said, Stephen.<BR/><BR/>The constable should say that next time he's in her court. So should the lawyer.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-54293436055491740412007-12-09T17:24:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:24:00.000-05:00If we are removing things that are offensive from ...If we are removing things that are offensive from the courtroom we should start with this judge.Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17750638224960230614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-24901184045950734032007-12-09T17:22:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:22:00.000-05:00"Your honour, this symbol represents the sacrifice..."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 TaylorStephen Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181502666356188078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-39233724761100019902007-12-09T17:17:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:17:00.000-05:00This is why the U.S. elects judges.This is why the U.S. elects judges.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-45306902243790532402007-12-09T17:15:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:15:00.000-05:00Well, we should assume that she is well-qualified ...Well, we should assume that she is well-qualified for the position, but if poppies can offend, then I fear anything can.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-10688894626337683802007-12-09T17:13:00.000-05:002007-12-09T17:13:00.000-05:00I find it offensive that people like her are hande...I find it offensive that people like her are handed plum jobs in life due to their political affiliations. (real conservative)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-70069269451701424222007-12-09T15:58:00.000-05:002007-12-09T15:58:00.000-05:00I think it's good that they're printing this. It's...I think it's good that they're printing this. It's a wakeup call.<BR/><BR/>What happens if someone finds the Canadian flag offensive? Is it <I>totally neutral</I>? Someone out there might find it a bit too red, or something. Or not red enough.Joanne (True Blue)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17445664997050698154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20283843.post-61011110355289227052007-12-09T15:53:00.000-05:002007-12-09T15:53:00.000-05:00this judge should meet Irene Kravitz.What's going ...this judge should meet Irene Kravitz.<BR/><BR/>What's going wrong at the Record these days for them to have to print crap like this? <BR/><BR/>No news in Kitchener Waterloo?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com