"I find this difficult because of my obligation as a lawyer to the courts. In 30 years of practice I've never been in a situation like this," said Miller, packing up his law bags.More here.
"This is high-handed. I can't consent to it. I'd be consenting to an illegal process, so I have to leave."
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UPDATE: It's not a legal procedure...
...it's a clusterfuck on mescaline
"I sat in the waiting room for a few minutes, as a Human Rights Tribunal employee explained that the room was full and that only those who had a “number” would be allowed in."Dave's not here, man.
"How would one go about getting a number? He didn’t know. How appropriately Kafkaesque."
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FROM THE COMMENTS:
"These two women weren't being denied a job, health care, apartment or the right to adopt a dog. They screwed with a professional comedian and got their butts handed to them at a small club."But, apparently, in Canada... hurt feelings equals big cash payout.
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LAST WORD: We have the jurisprudence
"I'm not a lawyer but I'm pretty sure that ain't legal. Maybe they'll make Guy move to whatever jurisdiction they find him guilty in - say Germany circa 1938."Shshhhh... don't give them any more ideas.