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More attacks on freedom of thought and speech.


Calgary -- Homosexual homosexual /ho·mo·sex·u·al/ (-sek´shoo-al)
1. pertaining to, characteristic of, or directed toward the same sex.

2. one who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex.
 activists are attempting to shut down three Calgary-based pro-family websites run by conservative talk-show host Craig Chandler Craig B. Chandler (born 1970) is a Canadian businessman, pundit, and political and religious activist. He was a candidate at the 2003 Progressive Conservative leadership convention. : www.concernedchristians.ca; www.freetospeak.ca; and www.freedomradionetwork.ca. The opponents' first complaint, to the Alberta Human Rights Commission, was dismissed; now they have filed another, this time with the Canadian Human Rights Commission The Canadian Human Rights Commission was established in 1977 by the government of Canada. It is empowered under the Canadian Human Rights Act to investigate and try to settle complaints of discrimination in employment and in the provision of services within federal . Legal fees just for defending the two cases may come to total $250,000.

Chandler Chandler, city (1990 pop. 90,533), Maricopa co., S central Ariz., in the Salt River valley; inc. 1920. It is both a residential community and a center for research and technology. Tourism is also important, and the San Marcos Golf Resort is in Chandler.  told LifeSiteNews.com (July 31, 2006) that he will not be paying any Human Rights fine that may be assessed, even if he is ultimately jailed. He predicted that if he is defeated, freedom of speech and religion will be further threatened throughout Canada. Chandler recommends that social conservatives stick together in these matters. He is requesting supporters' prayers and financial donations; readers may consult his websites for details.
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Title Annotation:Canada; gay activists seeking to close pro-family websites
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Date:Sep 1, 2006
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