The Alchemist2d ago

I'm pretty disappointed the NDP voted against this. Most of the hate and abuse I've received for being LGBTQ has been from people citing their religion.

People should not be able to hide behind religious exemptions to commit hate crimes. They also should not be able to hide behind their religion to discriminate against LGBTQ people.

I'm tired of 'religious freedom' being used as an excuse to harm, torment and hurt LGBTQ people.

#cdnpoli

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-9-anti-hate-religious-exemption-hate-speech-9.7142455

Contentious anti-hate legislation passes final vote in the House, now moves to Senate | CBC News

The Liberal government's politically contentious new anti-hate bill has passed its final hurdle in the House of Commons and will now go to the Senate.

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Show thread❄️SnowyIn🇨🇦❄️2d ago

@alchemistsstudio

Looking across the border and then reading the government's decisions like this leave me feeling more than anxious--I'm terrified we are becoming a WCN nation

Show threadThe Alchemist2d ago
@SnowyCA It's the Liberals who removed the religious exemptions for hate crimes at the BQs request and the NDP who voted against it. It was surprising to me, given the NDP was a longstanding supporter of LGBTQ rights.
I hope we never go back to being a WCN, because that was a horrible way to grow up.
Show thread❄️SnowyIn🇨🇦❄️
@alchemistsstudio
yes, I know who removed it and that truly makes my blood boil!
As far as Canada becoming a WCN again, not going to happen without a fight.
Mar 26 at 12:49pmWeb
Show threadThe Alchemist2d ago
@SnowyCA Agreed! I dont think we will go back in that direction, but if we do it wont be without opposition.
Show thread❄️SnowyIn🇨🇦❄️2d ago

@alchemistsstudio

"... dont think we will go back in that direction, but if we do it won't be without opposition."

Trusting in the "fair-minded" electorate US citizens thought the same, and they now the most vile disgusting violent threat-to-every- being -on-Earth dictator that ever lived, sitting in the WHITE House, so I think we need to be vigilant.
Also, when it comes to premiers and feds removing certain established rights I'm not seeing enough, in some cases zero, pushback from our citizens...
that is terrifying.
More Canadians need to pay attention to internal politics, grow a backbone, and turn off the tv, then hit the streets.

Let me add:
It makes me feel sad that you grew up with that hate..no one deserves it. 🫂

For reasons unstated, I grew up experiencing it as well and that's why I am so passionate about fighting back.

Show threadThe Alchemist2d ago
@SnowyCA I'm sorry you went through growing up with that kind of hate too, whatever the reason.
I encourage all LGBTQ people to have a plan in case the tide turns. I actually don't discount the possibility I could lose my human rights and protections on a whim. That's the reality of being LGBTQ today.
Show thread❄️SnowyIn🇨🇦❄️2d ago
@alchemistsstudio
😔 Wise advice