+Ichigo+ Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 An American citizen is facing criminal charges in Canada that could result in a mandatory minimum prison sentence of one year for comics brought into the country on his laptop. The computer programmer, whose name is being withheld, is a comic book enthusiast in his mid-twenties who was flying from his home in the US to Canada to visit a friend.Upon arrival at Canadian Customs, a customs officer conducted a search of the American and his personal belongings, including his laptop, iPad, and iPhone. The customs officer discovered manga on the laptop and declared that it was child pornography. Read the rest here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDevil Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 what?! lol Probably nothing will happen to them, and very probably, they should get sued for such an offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Most likely will get thrown out in court but....what a pain in the ass for that poor guy :pinch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted June 29, 2011 Member Share Posted June 29, 2011 I would just love to meet this intelligent customs officer who had never heard of manga. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKay Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I know it's not Canada, but if they demand to search my laptop when I travel to New York, I'm refusing the search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I would just love to meet this intelligent customs officer who had never heard of manga. :DThis isn't about a "customs officer". He/she probably knows all about it. What's in cause is the Canadian law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unix2 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 There are also porno manga and these are naked comics having sex. Nothing wrong with this, it's just comics, not real life teens or girls. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhell Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I find this very hard to believe that they would search all his electronics without provocation. There's much more to this story then is being reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I find this very hard to believe that they would search all his electronics without provocation. There's much more to this story then is being reported. I actually heard on the news that they started doing that :/ pretty stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unix2 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I actually heard on the news that they started doing that :/ pretty stupid So, porno Manga is illegal in Canada? :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob.derosa Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 So, porno Manga is illegal in Canada? :o I think depictions of underage sex are illegal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I know it's not Canada, but if they demand to search my laptop when I travel to New York, I'm refusing the search. I thought the TSA had the right to refuse you entry to the country. I also thought they had the right to search electronic equipment. You can be as argumentative as you like, but when the rules of entry state such things, you're not gonna win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSoft Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I thought the TSA had the right to refuse you entry to the country. I also thought they had the right to search electronic equipment. You can be as argumentative as you like, but when the rules of entry state such things, you're not gonna win. I may be wrong but I can't see how they have the right to search your electronic equipment without a warrant. That would go against the 4th ammendment. They can ask you to turn it on (to make sure it is a working laptop or whatever and not a bomb). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 That would go against the 4th ammendment. As a foreign visitor, such ammendments shouldn't apply? I thought the new law they had was that they could take a clone and send it on to you, or such? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 anyone into this stuff is just simply disturbed... its creepy stuff if you think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhell Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I actually heard on the news that they started doing that :/ pretty stupid Really?? That's total bull****. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSoft Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 As a foreign visitor, such ammendments shouldn't apply? I thought the new law they had was that they could take a clone and send it on to you, or such? Such ammendments do apply AFAIK. Why do you think there's such a commotion over not allowing gitmo detainees to set foot on US soil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 anyone into this stuff is just simply disturbed Manga in general or that involving little girls? Why do you think there's such a commotion over not allowing gitmo detainees to set foot on US soil? Fair comment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Flash Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 anyone into this stuff is just simply disturbed... its creepy stuff if you think about it. I'm not into anime as much as I used to be for that reason, I'll only watch a select few without all of that perverted fan service crap. Regarding this case, don't child pornography laws apply to depicting real under aged children engaging in sexual activities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richteralan Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 anyone into this stuff is just simply disturbed... its creepy stuff if you think about it. its a different culture, no difference from "violence games for kids". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Flash Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 its a different culture, no difference from "violence games for kids". Doesn't mean it should be tolerated, chikan is also something rather unique to Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 In Canada, milk comes in bags. Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richteralan Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Doesn't mean it should be tolerated, chikan is also something rather unique to Japan. Interesting. The more people are educated, the more they are willing to give up "diversity", and essentially not giving up, but fight for culture domination. That's why I voted "culture" in the "what divide people most" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farstrider Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 anyone into this stuff is just simply disturbed... its creepy stuff if you think about it. This does not worry me in the least but I would have to agree that to drool over drawings that aren't even realistic is somewhat disturbed/weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splur Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Such ammendments do apply AFAIK. Why do you think there's such a commotion over not allowing gitmo detainees to set foot on US soil? No, an American's 4th amendment rights wouldn't apply in foreign countries, although Canada has an equivalent in its constitution. Try defending your 4th amendment rights in Iran, I'm sure they'll treat you well. Either way, if you say no to a TSA/airport security search, they can simply turn you away, 4th amendment rights or not. You can technically say no to an airport/border security search. In Canada, milk comes in bags. Think about it. I never got that lol, does it not come in bags anywhere else? Is it only cartons/glass jars in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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