François Houle is an Idiot
Here we see the face of a typical rage girl, either a leftist or Muslim, protesting against hate speech, although in truth what they rail against is anything they disagree with.
You have an opinion of Islam that is not complimentary? You are an Islamophobe.
You hold Christian views? You are an antisemite.
You are a heterosexual? You are a homophobe.
You are white? You are a racist.
You are not a Communist? You are a fascist.
They use these epithets to silence and intimidate their opponents all the while embracing the worst tactics of brownshirted thugs. Has a kettle ever been called so black?
Blogger Pamela Geller informs us that university hoodlums have managed to cancel the planned speech by Ann Coulter at the University of Ottawa:
Atlas Shrugs, CENSORED: Commies and Keffiyehs Cancel Coulter at Canadian College
The University of Ottawa cancelled a speech by U.S. firebrand conservative Ann Coulter late Tuesday, just moments before its scheduled start, because organizers feared protesters would turn violent. Coulter: “I’m pretty sure little Francois A-Houle does not need to travel with a bodyguard,” she said. “I would like to know when this sort of violence, this sort of protest, has been inflicted upon a Muslim — who appear to be, from what I’ve read of the human rights complaints, the only protected group in Canada. I think I’ll give my speech tomorrow night in a burka. That will protect me.”...
One of the hallmarks of a true fascist is the desire to impose prior-restraint of opinion:
Mark Steyn, Mark Steyn: Ann Coulter is also asking for it
Ah, that famous Canadian hospitality. One François Houle, Provost of the University of Ottawa, writes to warn a forthcoming visitor to the campus, Miss Ann Coulter, that Canadians enjoy only the right to government-regulated "free speech" and that therefore she may be liable to criminal prosecution:
Dear Ms. Coulter,
I understand that you have been invited by University of Ottawa Campus Conservatives to speak at the University of Ottawa this coming Tuesday. We are, of course, always delighted to welcome speakers on our campus and hope that they will contribute positively to the meaningful exchange of ideas that is the hallmark of a great university campus. We have a great respect for freedom of expression in Canada, as well as on our campus, and view it as a fundamental freedom, as recognized by our Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.I would, however, like to inform you, or perhaps remind you, that our domestic laws, both provincial and federal, delineate freedom of expression (or “free speech”) in a manner that is somewhat different than the approach taken in the United States. I therefore encourage you to educate yourself, if need be, as to what is acceptable in Canada and to do so before your planned visit here. You will realize that Canadian law puts reasonable limits on the freedom of expression. For example, promoting hatred against any identifiable group would not only be considered inappropriate, but could in fact lead to criminal charges. Outside of the criminal realm, Canadian defamation laws also limit freedom of expression and may differ somewhat from those to which you are accustomed. I therefore ask you, while you are a guest on our campus, to weigh your words with respect and civility in mind. There is a strong tradition in Canada, including at this University, of restraint, respect and consideration in expressing even provocative and controversial opinions and urge you to respect that Canadian tradition while on our campus. Hopefully, you will understand and agree that what may, at first glance, seem like unnecessary restrictions to freedom of expression do, in fact, lead not only to a more civilized discussion, but to a more meaningful, reasoned and intelligent one as well.
I hope you will enjoy your stay in our beautiful country, city and campus.Sincerely,
François Houle Vice-recteur aux études
O Canada! Who will now keep your land glorious and free?
Certainly not the idiot François Ass-Houle.
Josephine at her blog Lumpy, Grumpy and Frumpy has a video of the Question and Answer period where Ann Coulter gave a speech at the University of Western Ontario on Monday night. The money shot is Ann Coulter's exchange with the female Muslim student starting at about the 14:25 minute mark.
