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  Conservative MP denies laptop viewing of 'scantily clad woman'
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MediaNewspaper - Toronto Globe and Mail
News DateWednesday, December 5, 2007 09:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionConservative James Moore has vehemently denied allegations by opposition MPs that he viewed an image of a “scantily clad woman” on his laptop in the House of Commons.

The strange allegation was made Wednesday during a point of order in the House by the NDP's Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe).

Ms. Mathyssen said she spotted inappropriate material on Mr. Moore's laptop when she stood to address the House Tuesday

“I saw the member from Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam with a laptop on his desk. It was open and on the screen was an image of a scantily clad woman. This was in my clear view and in the clear view of the public,” Ms. Mathyssen said.

“I feel very strongly that this is not only disrespectful of women, but it's disrespectful of this House. It reflects an attitude of objectifying women, and we know that when women and other human beings are objectified and dehumanized, they become the objects of violence and abuse.”

Mr. Moore appeared stunned by the allegation, especially after it was amplified by Liberal MP Karen Redman (Kitchener Centre), who said it was a “very serious allegation” and suggested Mr. Moore “look in his heart, perhaps look on his laptop.”

“I don't, frankly, have the faintest idea what my colleague is talking about,” Mr. Moore said.
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