Ann Coulter, an American conservative author, columnist and commentator, gave a speech at The University of Western Ontario while on her Canadian university tour. While doing so, she insulted a 17-year old Muslim girl by telling her to "take a camel" because she believed that while in Canada she would have freedom of speech. The university had already warned her to 'watch what she said', but Coulter ignored the advice and went on to make obscene comments regarding religion, sexuality and race.
She is now continuing her tour withe the knowledge that there will be many angry protesters at every one of her tour destinations. Her speech date at The University of Ottawa due to many protesters that were a potential threat to Coulter's safety. In Canada every individual has the right to freedom of speech, in this case is it really true? That is the real debate.
Ann Coulter is eligible for this right just as much as anyone else in Canada, and should be treated the same. yes she was warned and did over step her boundaries a bit, but haven't we all done that at one point or another?
Ann Coulter should be left alone and if people don't like her or what she has to say then they don't have to listen to her.
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I agree with you opinion at the end. If people don't like her, don't listen. I agree that she should be left alone but maybe with some sort of warning.
ReplyDeleteYour discussion of the legalities of free speech could be a bit more detailed. Overall, a pretty good job on your blogs. More detail is possible. Writing is quite polished. Missing one assignment.
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