Last Name Deemed Unacceptable for License Plate in Nova Scotia, Canada

[Daydream 541]

There is a man in Nova Scotia, Canada by the name of Loren Grabher who was recently forced to change his license plate of over twenty years, GRABHER, because of one complaint—Not because of his last name, but because of the two words that make up his last name "Grab" and "Her." 

Due to the current political climate, some people think it is necessary to remove the license plate because it could be interpreted as a direct quote from Donald Trump and it could perhaps perpetuate sexual violence against women. On the other hand, however, it is is his actual last name. If any other citizen in Canada has the right to use their last names in their license plates, why shouldn't he be able to receive the exact same service? Has political correctness gone too far to the point that we need to regulate people's names? 

Should people stop being offended/triggered or should Mr. Grabher comply and remain obedient to the removal of his license plate?

 

[CautiousLurker 19,973]

Hugh Mungus wot?

[Radio Ga Ga 5,671]

That's rediculous

PC culture should only be implemented into our social standards and expectations. I don't know about Canada, but if it were in the US, it's definitely unconstitutional to limit people's freedom of speech like this

[Daydream 541]

2 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said:

That's rediculous

PC culture should only be implemented into our social standards and expectations. I don't know about Canada, but if it were in the US, it's definitely unconstitutional to limit people's freedom of speech like this

There are a lot of bills and motions that are regulating our freedom of speech, unfortunately...

[Squeeshy Keety 9,935]

1 hour ago, Daydream said:

Has political correctness gone too far to the point that we need to regulate people's names? 

This is not political correctness. It's just incorrect 

Satire is a great tool of politics, and if this license plate were quoting Trump, it would be a mockery against, and not to illicit, sexual assault against women.

 

But it's just his name either way 

[Yuuri 21,636]

I laughed a little, how can someone be offened by a last name?

Reminded me of this:

 

[JustAnotherDay 8,402]

it's an unfortunate last name but I agree it shouldn't be on a license plate. Not even because of Trump it's just weird and I don't think something that could give the connotation of sexual assault should be printed on a license plate.

[Daydream 541]

1 minute ago, NickARTPOP said:

it's an unfortunate last name but I agree it shouldn't be on a license plate. Not even because of Trump it's just weird and I don't think something that could give the connotation of sexual assault should be printed on a license plate.

He's had it for over twenty years, though... It's only until recently that he got a complaint.

[JustAnotherDay 8,402]

1 minute ago, Daydream said:

He's had it for over twenty years, though... It's only until recently that he got a complaint.

doesn't change my opinion

[Johnny Wayne 5,500]

Hugh G. Rection is SHOOK

[Batwings 12,963]

This just makes me think about "Dikshit" which is a common Indian surname and what the reaction would be if someone tried to put that on a license plate. 

[666 others 1,856]

What the actual f*ck... this is beyond ridiculous.

I wonder how "politically correct" the complainer really is - i.e. how concerned he/she is regarding actual instances of sexual offence.

[Whispering 18,865]

Eh, I don't think it's worth worrying about either way. If the guy has to change to something else, he will live. If not, it will also be ok. 

[Sizzily 14,574]

stupid

[sillynate 6,170]

Because of ONE complaint? 

42 minutes ago, Daydream said:

Has political correctness gone too far to the point that we need to regulate people's names? 

Yes

43 minutes ago, Daydream said:

Should people stop being offended/triggered?

Yes

32 minutes ago, NickARTPOP said:

it's an unfortunate last name but I agree it shouldn't be on a license plate. Not even because of Trump it's just weird and I don't think something that could give the connotation of sexual assault should be printed on a license plate.