Freedom of Expression: Power and Truth

[Nanonetics]

In an 8-0 judgement, the court reversed the ruling of a Montreal school board, which banned Gurbaj Singh Multani from wearing his dagger, known as a kirpan.

The kirpan is deemed sacred by Sikhs as a symbol of power and truth.

"If some students consider it unfair that Gurbaj Singh may wear his kirpan to school, it is incumbent on the schools to discharge their obligation to instil in their students this value that is... at the very foundation of our democracy."

http://bbs.anus.com/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=004122

I can hear James Earl Jones' voice even now: "Steel isn't strong, boy. Flesh is stronger. What is the sword compared to the hand that wields it?"

http://www.jpfo.org/unpopularsp-hunt-riddle.htm

Live by the sword and help to contain
The helpless minds of you all
Die by my hand in pools of blood
Clutch yourself as you fall
Mindless tyranny, forgotten victims
Children slaughtered in vain
Raping the maids, in which they serve
Only the words of the Lord

-- Jeff Hanneman

For many of us, the Power and Truth of steel remains an ancient cultural wisdom not yet lost in the midst of the creeping ruins of a disposable consumer products society. It is time to reclaim this sacred heritage in full and demand its equal democratic recognition alongside the crucifix, ceremonial sikh dagger and peace pipe. Heavy metal culture has traditionally recognized weapons of war as the embodiment of this Power and Truth, especially the axe and the sword.

As with sikh and other religious cultures, thousands of traditional heavy metal followers share an imperative requirement for symbolic honor. Disciples of heavy metal culture must have the right to wear a battleaxe or broadsword on their person as desired in all public places. The principles of equality, creed and religious tolerance demand this right be given to all our metal brethren who live in democratic nations.

 

[Muslim]

Yeah this is trouble. 12 + Weapon + school = Trouble