October 6 Peterborough, Ont. Gay […]

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1980-10-06

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October 6 Peterborough, Ont. Gay activist David Ramsden, the self-confessed ringleader of the Committee against Racism and Tackiness (CARAT), went on trial before Provincial Court Judge George Inrig on charges of theft. CARAT was known for "liberating" tacky lawn ornaments, and on April 29, 1980, had stolen four flamingos, two Black jockeys, a Black lantern holder, two gnomes, a grey rabbit, three swans, and Snow White and all seven dwarves from area lawns. On January 12, 1981, Judge Inrig found Ramsden guilty of possessing stolen property, fined him $200, and placed him on probation for two years.

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Peterborough

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David Ramsden George Inrig

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Provincial Court of Ontario / Ontario Court of Justice Government of Ontario

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Ian Young, "Gnomes Tacky?" (letter), Body Politic, no. 68 (1980), pp. 4–5.Ian Young, "Albanian Mentalities" (letter), Body Politic, no. 69 (1980–81), p. 4 Val Ross, "Freeing Rastuses and Honky Dwarfs," Maclean's, 20 October 1980, pp. 28–29 Robin Hardy, "The Man Who Kidnapped Snow White," Today Magazine, 21 February 1981, pp. 6–8 Chris Bearchell, "Judgment Delayed Til January 12 for 'Free the Flamingos' Accused," Body Politic, no. 68 (1980), p. 13 "Anti-tackiness Raid Lands Leader in Court," Body Politic, no. 67 (1980), p. 16

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David Ramsden

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