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Below is a story by Raheel Raza, respected Journalist, Public Speaker, Muslim Womens Advocate.

Ms. Raza states what is on everyones mind, but are afraid to say to Canadians, well except for myself, but she has grasp on the pros and cons of Multiculturalism.

Ms. Raza has lived in both Canada and the Middle East and knows what she is talking about.

We certainly need more People like Ms. Raza, who is no ones mouthpiece and can see clearly through the quagmire that is multiculturalism in Canada today, because when ever I open my mouth and voice the same opinion as her, I am accused of wearing a White Pointy Hat and White Flowing Robes. But for some reason her views carry weight, why? She is Muslim and I am not, yet we are both of the same mind, a human mind. How hypocritical of media and the public who get out their wagging fingers while wearing rose coloured glasses and ultimately fail to see the Big Picture.

Carefully read each word from Ms. Raza, and then understand each word she says is currently happening in the media in Canada today.   

http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/299337

Endlessly divisible Canada

Feb 01, 2008 04:30 AM

Raheel Raza

http://www.raheelraza.com/

This year marks the 20th anniversary of my arrival in Canada. People who have been here for less time are busy trying to change the face of this wonderful country I call home.

Not to be left behind, I take this opportunity to look ahead another 20 years:

There will be a separate school at every corner. Each religious and ethnic community will have their own school so there will be Sikh, Jewish, Hindu, Christian and its denominations plus Muslims and their 72 sects, to name a few.

Since it's unhealthy for boys and girls to study together, there will be separate schools for those who support gender segregation. Schools will further be divided along the lines of race and colour. White, black and brown schools will take the lead, other colours can follow.

Within the school system there will be division of language so each ethnic community can have their own language. For those kids who don't know the language of their ancestors, the Canadian government will pay for them to take lessons. Never mind learning English as the language of the host community.

Schools and workplaces will be closed on the cultural and religious holidays of each community. This will leave about 100 working days but that's okay with Canada because we're so inclusive.

There will be no exams on the "holy days" of any community. If falling on one of the 100 working
days, they will reschedule for another day. Schoolbooks will be printed in every language that is spoken here because Canada prides itself on multiculturalism.

References to pigs will not be present in books used by Muslim students. The Three Little Pigs story will be changed to The
Three Little Wigs

While separation of church and state is really not that important, we must separate vegetarian and
non-vegetarian. Restaurants will not be allowed to serve meat and potatoes at the same time because it discriminates. Some special attempts could be made to mix foods, but a permit will be needed. In the same essence, a halal restaurant with a cash bar will not be popular.

Ethnic communities will be encouraged to have their own residential enclaves, which could be gated. What a remarkable example Canada will present to the whole world as they show off
their little ghettos.

There will be separate laws for all religious groups.

The Canadian Bar Association will have to change its name because "bar" is offensive to some.

Christmas will be cancelled since it's the festival of the religious majority but offensive to the ethnic minority.

However, every ethnic minority can savour and celebrate their cultural and
religious festivals with gusto.

Government grants will be given to everyone who feels they've been discriminated against and can prove there is rampant racism in Canada.

There are no grants for anyone who wants to prove
that Canada is the best country in the world. (How silly would that be?)

Newcomers to Canada will only have to prove that they've swallowed their passport (vinaigrette provided free by the airline) and they will be welcomed with open arms, accommodated, given
health benefits and financial aid from the government.

Loyalty to Canada will not be a prerequisite to living here. All one has to do is learn to say "eh." A Canadian passport will be given on a platter to take away and enjoy while raking in petrodollars in oil-rich countries, returning only to use the health-care system, confident in knowing that if an emergency arises, Canada will bring you back at any cost.

Raheel Raza is a Muslim feminist, author and public speaker.