[jambutty]

Originally Posted by Eric

Seems like you guys are getting into the "reasonable accomodation" debate .... In all parts of Canada, particularly Quebec, there has been an ongoing debate about how far Canadians should go in accomodating immigrants ... what seems to have happened is that the debate has narrowed to "how far should we go to accomodate muslims" because they seem to be the only group that wants to stay in Canada, and yet have special privileges because they are muslim. All other groups seem more than happy to fit in to traditional Canadian values (altho' there is, obviously, some debate as to what these values are). Quebecers are honest and straightforward enough to state openly that is it certain muslims who are being a real pain in the butt. Bottom line is: Canada will be reasonable in accomodating new Canadians, the only group that deserves special treatment are First Nations people, who were here before the rest of us anyway. Ask most Canadians about the special treatment muslims are demanding (demanding, not asking for) and they will say something like "fit in, or go the hell home."

I like the sentiment expressed on a bumper sticker on an American tourist's car: "America: if your heart isn't in it, get your ass out of it."

Great sticker!

United Kingdom: if your heart isn't in it, get your ass out of it.