You might as well tell her not to breathe air. Oh Canada! What are you thinking? Ann Coulter is scheduled for three speaking engagements in Canadian universities this week, though as an equal opportunity snarker, she has made disparaging comments about our neighboring country and many students are protesting her presence on campus.
Coulter was warned by Francis Houle, vice-president academic and provost, to review Canada’s hate speech and defamation laws before speaking at the university. Her typical hateful remarks, often offensive in the extreme in this country would earn her a longer stay in a locked down cell in Canada.
Mr Houle sent Coulter an email on Friday, which reads: "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."
He continued, "Promoting hatred against any identifiable group would not only be considered
inappropriate, but could in fact lead to criminal charges." One cannot help but hope that she
disregards the warning. Feelings are particularly nasty on the far right with the passage of health care legislation, and it is unprecedented for Ann Coulter to speak without ramped up right-wing rhetoric, disparaging the president as well as all of those left of center.