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StoneMtn

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  1. Gee, I've only considered this for about 10 seconds, but the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, specifically the section re freedom of expression comes to mind.

    Ridiculous.

    I would enjoy defending such a lawsuit.

  2. Of course it is. It is entirely dependent on the degree of the search, such that it wouldn't infringe Charter rights.

    It would be different if they searched someone's pockets or drawers, but if they look in each room to make sure people are okay, and then see a crime in progress, they are paid to lay charges. They are hired to charge people for committing crimes in the event that they have evidence of a crime obtained within Constitutional limits.

    Incidentally, what was the reason for the call? No one said anything on the other end. Does that mean they can't lay charges for anything?

    People need to be realistic.

  3. Isn't it simply obvious that if a 911 call comes from a residence by someone who was unable to speak into the phone for an unknown reason, it is prudent for the police to take a look around the place to make sure there isn't someone tied up in the basement?

  4. You also get rear-ended by cars from behind you. That is their liability, and nothing you can do about it.

    I have never had the experience of jumping out of the way due to a noise I heard on the mountain from behind me, and it would be totally impractical to expect anyone to do so. That is why the Code is written that way. It makes practical sense.

    That said, you can protect your head from injury if someone does hit you from behind. I would suggest a helmet, for that.

  5. I have heard the idea before that it is "unsafe" to wear an ipod while riding. Anyone who has ever said that totally changed their mind after riding with me.

    First of all, I don't blast music in my ears. I can hear. Second, The Alpine Responsibility Code requires you to be aware of and avoid skiers/riders below you. You are not supposed to be trying to avoid people coming up behind you. Finally, no one would even suggest that deaf people shouldn't ski or ride.

    It's a red herring argument. It sound like something, until you see a competent rider in action, wearing headphones, as is commonplace where I ride.

  6. A rather brilliant film is about to released by a very close friend of mine.

    The trailer is at www.colethemovie.com and I encourage everyone to check it out, and to tell others to do the same.

    Apart from a freaky plot, the movie also features the music of:

    Chad VanGaalen

    Album Leaf

    Black Mountain

    Broken Social Scene

    Great Lake Swimmers

    Jason Collett

    Jon and Roy

    Ladyhawk

    This movie is by a brand new film company, which can really use your support.

  7. Really, eh?

    I thought that contracts in perpetuity were inherently unenforceable in Canada, and instead a term indicating that they can be terminated by either party on "reasonable notice" is imputed instead; should the contract ever be litigated.

    I was pretty sure this developed out of British law, carried over to Canadian contract law.

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