A soccer fan makes an obscene comment to a female reporter while an interview with another person is broadcast live. The comment maker disappears. The reporter noticed several soccer fans were supporting the jerk and confronts them. They continue to be disrespectful. Video goes viral.
Turns out one of the guys makes over 100K in a government job. He's identified and fired. Best tweet on this:
"Be abusive in real world, get caught on TV, outed via social media, fired from good job all in 24 hours. Quite a thing."
Quite a thing indeed. Is it "freedom of speech" to interrupt a reporter's interview with a sexually harassing statement? Nope. It's abuse.
I'm tempted to make the obscene statement the tag for this post. But it's too rude.
People seem to forget that freedom of speech works differently in Canada than it does in the US. You cannot say whatever you want, whenever you want, to whomever you want. It's why the Westboro Baptist Church is not welcome up here.
This should be taken for what it is, which is sexual harassment and disorderly conduct, and the person should be charged accordingly. Frankly, I would almost go as far as to say that it could be considered a violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code.
From the Code:
And Whereas it is public policy in Ontario to recognize the dignity and worth of every person and to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination that is contrary to law, and having as its aim the creation of a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of each person so that each person feels a part of the community and able to contribute fully to the development and well-being of the community and the Province;
I'd throw the book at this guy, ESPECIALLY considering he's a public employee. Considering he went to Laurier in 2005, he's easily in his 30s and should fucking know better. Hell, a child would know better.
I think what makes me the most mad is that he is so unapologetic when Hunt confronts him.