RE: Toronto Court Ruling

[Marbles]

RE: Toronto Court Ruling

Toronto, Canada (AP) - A seven year old boy was at the center of a Toronto courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him.

The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with the child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him. After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him.

After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Toronto Maple Leafs, whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.

 

[GlavaMan]

Jokes about child abuse are not funny.

 

[mrpolarbear]

Jokes about child abuse are not funny.

I second that.

 

[big dogie]

Jokes about child abuse are not funny.

Lighten up a little.....

b d

 

[stever]

I agree.... I'm tired of all the Maple Leaf Jokes....

Seriously... joke was in poor taste.

 

[frankcastle]

No child abuse is not funny however when done in light of a leaf's joke it's not that bad. The joke is not promoting child abuse or ignorant beliefs it's simply a play on words at the expense of the leafs.

I personally liked the joke someone else posted about the boy afraid to admit what his father's job was so he concocted a less embarassing story.

 

[Coach]

Lighten up people.
It isn't funny simply because it's a bad joke. Now, if you say the Raptors can't beat anyone, now that's funny.

 

[clearwaterjim]

I found nothing wrong with the joke as I was encouraged that the court system did everything to protect the poor youth repeatedly removing him from unsafe situations and eventually finding one that was safe and would ensure no further abuse.

 

[Marbles]

The joke is not promoting child abuse or ignorant beliefs, it's simply a play on words at the expense of the leafs.

thank you frankcastle. i grew up with an abusive, alcoholic father so i neither promote child abuse nor am ignorant to it, as frankcastle so eloquently put it.

 

[Blake659]

What a bunch of Sourpusses

You guys are incredulous...You sit on here all day talking about how we're gonna fuck and suck and eat and chew every girl we can get our hands on...then you have the nerve to become righteous over a little joke.

Pure and simple boys ..it was fine...kinda funny.

Im thinking some of you guys might be feeling a little guilty perhaps?????

Oh well.......Lighten up........

For you righteous guys..heres a joke for you.


KNOCK KNOCK........................

 

[21pro]

some more cheese...

Q: "Did you hear the Leafs have a new Chinese coach for 06/07?"
A: "Win Wun Soon."

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Q: "What do the Leafs and Warren Beatty have in common?"
A: "Nothing. Warren knows how to score."

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Q: "What do the Leafs and Blue Jays have in common?"
A: "Neither can play hockey."

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"the rumours surrounding the injury to Ed Belfour resulting from a collision with a bus simply aren't true, claims Belfour's agent... Leaf goalie Ed Belfour was so depressed after blowing a 6-2 lead he jumped in front of the Toronto team bus - but it went right through his legs."

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Q: How did the blonde break her leg playing hockey with the Toronto Maple Leafs?:
A: She fell out of the tree.

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The man said, "My dog watches all the Maple Leafs games on TV. Everytime they lose, he lies down and cried his eyes out." His friend says, "That's incredible. What does he do when they win?" The man replied, "I don't know, I'll let you know when it actually happens."

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The leafs have won the Stanley Cup...

One day, Satan was out for a walk through Hell, making sure things were running smoothly. When he got to the Lake of Fire, he saw a man sitting by the lake, relaxing in a lawn chair, and not sweating or looking uncomfortable at all. Perplexed, Satan approached the man and asked:

"Young man, are you not hot or bothered by this heat?" The man replied, "Oh no, not at all. I lived in downtown Ottawa and this weather is just like a typical July day in the city."

Satan thought that this was not a good sign, so he rushed back to his office and turned up the heat in Hell another 100 degrees. Satisfied with himself, he again returned to the Lake of Fire to check on the young man.

When he got there, the man was showing a few beads of sweat, but that was all. Again Satan asked the Ottawa native,

"Are you hot and uncomfortable yet?"

The young man looked up and said, "No, the temperature is just like a hot August day in Ottawa. I'm coping it just fine."

Satan decided that he had to do something drastic to make this man's stay in Hell unpleasant. He went back to his office, turned the heat all the way down, and then turned up the air conditioning. The temperature in Hell quickly dropped well below zero. As he approached the Lake of Fire, he noticed that it was now frozen over. He also saw the young man jumping up and down wildly, waving his arms and yelling into the air.

"This looks promising!" thought Satan. Coming closer, he finally made out what the man was shouting:

"The Leafs have won the Stanley Cup! The Leafs have won the Stanley Cup!"

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Two boys are playing hockey on a pond in a park in Toronto:

Two boys are playing hockey on a pond in a park in Toronto, when one is attacked by a rabid Rottweiler. Thinking quickly, the other boy takes his stick, wedges it down the dogs collar and twists,breaking the dogs neck.

A reporter from the Toronto Sun, who was strolling by sees the incident,and rushes over to interview the boy. "Young Leafs Fan Saves Friend From Vicious Animal," he starts writing in his notebook. "But I'm not a Leafs fan," the little hero replied. "Sorry, since we are in Toronto, I just assumed you were." said the reporter and starts again. "Little Jays Fan Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack" hecontinued writing in his notebook. "I'm not a Jays fan either," the boy said. "I assumed everyone in Toronto was either for the Leafs or Jays fan."What team do you root for?" the reporter asked. "I'm a Montreal Canadiens fan." the child said.

The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes, "Little French Bastard from Montreal Kills Beloved Family Pet.

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Q: Why are the Leafs like Canada Post?

A: The both wear uniforms and don't deliver!

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Q. What is the difference between the Toronto Maple Leafs and a cigarette machine?
A. You can get Players out of a cigarette machine


BTW- i heard Aubin was close to resigning yesterday... is this true?

 

[Marbles]

TORONTO (CP) - J.S. Aubin's hot run with the Toronto Maple Leafs earned him a new contract.

The Leafs re-signed the 28-year-old goalie Wednesday to a one-year contract worth $525,000 US for next season. He was slated to become a restricted free agent July 1.

Since being recalled from the AHL's Toronto Marlies on March 14, Aubin has gone 6-0-2 with a 2.19 goals-against average and .925 save percentage.

Aubin has played 176 career NHL games with Toronto and Pittsburgh, going 69-72-13 with a 2.88 GAA and .902 save percentage.

 

[21pro]

good signing with alot of flexibility involved... leafs can play him, send him back to the marlies or trade him (unlike Alison's nearly expired heavily-bonus-laden contract, Aubin's contract is appealing to other NHL teams)