Vandalous
04-19-2007, 06:22 PM
Link to story (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,267184,00.html)
Excerpt:
TORONTO — Doris Moore was shocked when her new couch was delivered to her home with a label that used a racial slur to describe the dark brown shade of the upholstery.
The situation was even more alarming for Moore because it was her 7-year-old daughter who pointed out "n——- brown" on the tag.
Ok, the company admits a mistake and apologizes. All done? No way...
Moore is consulting with a lawyer and wants compensation. Last week, she filed a report with the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
Commission spokeswoman Afroze Edwards said the case is in the initial stages and could take six months to two years to resolve.
Moore, 30, has three young children, and said the issue has taken a toll on her family.
"Something more has to be done. We don't just need a personal apology, but someone needs to own up to where these labels were made, and someone needs to apologize to all people of color," Moore said. "I had friends over from St. Lucia yesterday and they wouldn't sit on the couch."
Someone needs to apologize to all people of color because of a software translation problem? WTF? This wasn't done maliciously. This is some serious BS. I hope this case gets thrown back in her face as stupid and she has to pay all her legal fees too.
Excerpt:
TORONTO — Doris Moore was shocked when her new couch was delivered to her home with a label that used a racial slur to describe the dark brown shade of the upholstery.
The situation was even more alarming for Moore because it was her 7-year-old daughter who pointed out "n——- brown" on the tag.
Ok, the company admits a mistake and apologizes. All done? No way...
Moore is consulting with a lawyer and wants compensation. Last week, she filed a report with the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
Commission spokeswoman Afroze Edwards said the case is in the initial stages and could take six months to two years to resolve.
Moore, 30, has three young children, and said the issue has taken a toll on her family.
"Something more has to be done. We don't just need a personal apology, but someone needs to own up to where these labels were made, and someone needs to apologize to all people of color," Moore said. "I had friends over from St. Lucia yesterday and they wouldn't sit on the couch."
Someone needs to apologize to all people of color because of a software translation problem? WTF? This wasn't done maliciously. This is some serious BS. I hope this case gets thrown back in her face as stupid and she has to pay all her legal fees too.