Two Air India flights were delayed after hand searches uncovered knives that had already passed through x-ray screening and a metal detector. In fact, the only reason they were found at all is because Air India requires manual checking of all carry-ons—something most airlines don’t do. Happy flying!
Arrests for simple possession of marijuana were up by up to a third in major Canadian cities last year. Police say that many younger smokers aren’t aware that the pot decriminalization bill which was before Parliament didn’t pass, although it’s also possible that they knew but forgot about it.
A Sikh man was awarded an undisclosed amount of compensation from Canada’s Wonderland, following an incident in 2001 where he wasn’t permitted to drive a go-kart because he wouldn’t remove his turban and wear a helmet. Now you know why Gary Busey stays away from go-karts.
In other racing news, Aussie driver Will Power won the Toronto Steelback Grand Prix on Sunday. With a name like that, you think he’s going to lose?
Photo by Metrix X in the Torontoist Flickr Pool.
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The turban thing is a bit ridiculous.
His religious freedom does not trump safety standards.
I could not agree more, that is total BS. If your religion stops you from following the rules, then blame your religion!
Hey, guess what? I just joined a religion that says I'm exempt from seatbelt laws. And I don't have to obey speed limits, or have insurance. Also, I'm not required to wear pants, or obey drunk driving laws.
Jesus. (pun intended)
People really need to differentiate between religious beliefs and cultural beliefs. Take the Hijab for example. It is not a religious belief, but a cultural one that often gets confused for a religious one.
The Qur'an not only does not preach that women are to cover themselves completely, but actually conflicts with Islam belief. In reality, the Hijab is a result of expansion of the Islam empire. Somewhere along the road, this is forgotten, and people simply assume the Hijab was a result of interpretations of religious writings.
A woman refusing to remove her Hijab for a drivers license photo is not an issue of religious freedoms, but a cultural issue. Which makes it all the more problematic when concessions are made.
Now, I'm not sure where Turbans fall in the religious/cultural debate. I simply don't have any knowledge on it. I wouldn't be surprised if it is also culturally based.
When it's a safety and liability thing I think the issue is a bit clearer, but what about when it's not? For example when there is a particular uniform, or rules against hats in (say) the Legion.
Thankfully marijuana is decriminalized here, and you cannot be arrested for having small amounts. I would hate to be a stoner in Alberta.
"Man, we should totally like, go to BC, man *cough* next summer, man!"
Marijuana remains criminal in any amount, in all provinces of Canada. Enforcement tends to be hit or miss though, depending on the whim of the cops.
Yeah, agreeing with other commentators ... if you don't want to abide by safety rules, don't participate. No one's forcing you to ride go-karts, right (what a cruel world that'd be!)?