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13. It's not about decency, imo. It's about their right to exercise their religious principles.

Thu Nov 15, 2012, 02:44 PM

Nov 2012

As the article states, the case is about the collision of rights, an interesting area for the commission to explore.

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Woman denied haircut goes to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario [View all] cbayer Nov 2012 OP

Her name is "Faith"? That is some irony right there! cleanhippie Nov 2012 #1

Interesting questions. cbayer Nov 2012 #3

No, those beliefs are religious. How are they sexist? cbayer Nov 2012 #9

being a religious belief doesnt change sexist nature of the belief Phillip McCleod Nov 2012 #10

Well, if his female cousin comes in, he will cut her hair. cbayer Nov 2012 #12

Why should religious beliefs get special consideration? trotsky Nov 2012 #15

if it was a challenge then the barbers lost Phillip McCleod Nov 2012 #7

How so? cbayer Nov 2012 #8

because now they look like sexists Phillip McCleod Nov 2012 #11

Lots of pharmacies, too, I bet. trotsky Nov 2012 #14