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But before I start - wtf has happened to OT??? It's dead in here.
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http://www.oddworldforums.net/showthread.php?t=22205
This happened
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So yeah, recently a comedian was charged with some shit in Canada. He told a joke about a retarded kid and the kid's parents hated on it, took him to court, won damages.
Obviously I'm against this.
But I'm currently debating with a few comedians about where jokes fall in FoS. And the 5 that are engaging me are adamant that the Government should be able to involve themselves in stand-up (in 'art', as I'm calling it).
I just want to see where y'all stand on this? 'cos to me, this is fucking WILD. In the UK someone has been arrested for wearing an offensive T-Shirt. In Canada this guy has been arrested for telling the wrong kinda joke.
It seems crazy to me that comics would even side with the Govt.
So...
DISCUSS!
...or Hammer-throw. Whatever.
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I don't think any comedian should be charged for making politically incorrect jokes. Freedom of speech shouldn't be limited.