Ottawa buses won't fuel religious debate

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An ad calling into question the existence of God won't board Ottawa buses for the time being.

Ignoring the advice of its chairman, the city's transit committee has voted not to overturn a staff decision to ban an ad campaign that had raised ripples in the city since it first popped up in England last month.

The ad, sponsored by the Freethought Association of Canada, says, "There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life."


My Opinion ...

OCTranspo is a work place. The drivers are at work, so are the fare inspectors and anyone else. They have a right to a safe , harrasment free work environment. And that includes the absence of posters espousing some kind of religion (or even non religion).

Much as I may believe in the cause , it has no place at work. Any work.




OC Transpo chief Alain Mercier said the ad was too hot to handle. "We felt that it would attract additional controversy on the transit system," he said.

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The vote ended in a 3-3 tie, so the motion did not pass, but the ad could still end up on buses. Cullen said he will introduce his motion to the full city council on Feb. 25.