Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares

'To be abundantly clear, it is not a crime to give someone the finger,' a Canadian judge wrote in his ruling.

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NPRLean Left· Mar 10, 2023

Canada rules that flipping the middle finger is a 'God-given' right

New York TimesLean Left· Mar 10, 2023

Giving the Middle Finger Is a ‘God-Given’ Right, a Quebec Judge Says

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FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Mar 10, 2023

Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares

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Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares

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Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares

FoxlaCenter· Mar 10, 2023

Giving the middle finger is ‘God-given right,' Canadian judge declares

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Fox NewsRight· Mar 10, 2023

Canadian judge declares giving middle-finger ‘God-given right’ after man was arrested for gesture

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The GuardianLean Left· Mar 10, 2023

Giving the middle finger is a ‘God-given right’, Canadian judge rules

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