You are grasping, and this is a false equivalency. The people of Canada choose the Prime Minister. They were aware of his blackface fiasco and they chose him anyway. No question; Trudeau was an idiot for doing it. Lots of people think it was stupid, but not racially motivated. I am sure that there are people who think Trudeau is a racist as well, and this is a perfect indication of that. Don Cherry has said racist comments for years. He was not voted in. He is paid by an employer who grew tired of his racism, and they fired him for it.
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Agreed. People often think that "Freedom of speech" means that you can say what you want with no consequences. Simply not true. Yes, he will not go to jail for speaking his mind. Try posting on Facebook how much of a piece of shit company you work for and how much of a jackass your boss is, and then claim that they can't fire you based on your Freedom of Speech protection and see how far that gets you.
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I'm quite sure he was on a short leash going into the season. This was coming and it was just a matter of time. Good for him for all he has done for the veterens and hopefully his replacement will do the same, but he was very transparent when it came to non Canadians and got away with it for way too long.
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I've been saying it for years but I think Don would have been fantastic as host of Hockey Day in Canada. He loves the local stories and local people. He could even bring a few local veterans on the show around this time of year. He's not a bad person and I think he has a lot to offer society in 2019. He just isn't the best guy for the Coach's Corner spot which is in prime time and covers 21st century hockey.
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To me it's got absolutely nothing to do with the words "you people". Yes, I completely agree that that can be directed at any group of people (all Canadians, for example), and on it's own has absolutely nothing to do with race. BUT, he said "you people COME HERE..." He's clearly not talking about all Canadians! He's specifically talking about new Canadians (immigrants). I really can't even fathom how people can make the argument that he wasn't singling out immigrants with that comment.
Fair enough. The reference to jail is merely to consider what this country could look like "if sacrifices for our freedom" were not made. That is how they justify war and support for its continuance from what I understand.
They should have fired him for a clearer infraction imo.
I get that, and you are right, but he didn't say anything like that. My mistake for adding an unnecessary variable to the conversation (freedom of speech).
His replacement may as well be an allergy free peanut butter sandwich and some fat free soy milk. But really, I'd be glad if they got someone to talk about hockey and hockey life and leave the rest for other platforms.
Seems like everyone is hammering keys here, the poppied and unpoppied alike. I know you were just joking.
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If you are taking the side that this was a target statement against immigrants, then you must also account for the fact that aside from the nomadic first nations of North America, we all CAME HERE.
A question for you. Is he right in his statement? Are newer Canadians not embracing and supporting our history? Ignore for a moment that what he said is not acceptable in your opinion.
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I don’t agree with the way cherry shared his message. In a better world, he would have been brought to water to understand he could have shared his message in a better way. Many people don’t understand the importance or the culture of Remembrance Day and it isn’t just new Canadians as cherry suggested. I think education is warranted there on all counts. I think his length of tenure should have gotten him more respect than the corporate Rogers board gave him and I don’t agree with termination here, but Rogers is likely suffering as a company and can’t chance a bad hint at their brand. So that’s it.
I like your hockey day idea Éric. I don’t like this at all though. Cherry is an institution and I don’t think he deserved this fate for what is really on the lighter side of the comments he’s made over the years. sign of the times Rogers lives in I guess.