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Limit Muslim Immigration to Canada, book says!
by Barry Artiste | May 22, 2008 at 07:28 am | 314 views | 18 comments
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Gee, I can see their logic, if you come to this country, you should fit in and assimilate into Canadian Culture and respect our Laws and Traditions and not try and impose your beliefs on Canadian Society.
Most Muslims, like many Immigrants who come to Canada come here fleeing the Oppressive nature of the own Culture and Religion, why they would wish Canadians to assimilate that culture and more importantly Sharia Laws into Canada's, certainly does not make a lot of sense.
Muslims and all Immigrants need to know Canadians fought long and hard for freedoms, from Womens Rights, Gay Rights, Freedom of Religion, Marriage, Property Rights, Division of Matrimonial Assets etc.
Sharia Law if introduced into Canada law would strip those hard earned rights faster than you could say "Jihad".
Honour Killings seem to be making media headlines into Canada as well, where some Fanatic Muslims feel it is okay to kill their own daughter for the slightest transgression, such as wearing jeans, or makeup or even refusing to wear a Hijab. Let alone talking to a boy, they meet in school.
Certainly a Dark Age religion has not place in modern society. Or Bible was also pretty horrific when it came to brutality, but we progressed and saw the folly of it's words and chose what we wanted"The Good", and left out the whacko Death to infidels verses.
Immigrants to this country need to be apprised of our culture and laws before they leave their home country in order for them to make an informed decision if Canada is right for them and their culture, if not, then pass us by and find another country to immigrate to. We are not being racist, just letting you know what we stand for, if you disagree, that is your choice, and our Choice is we do not wish to accommodate our beliefs and culture to suit yours.
On another note, in which I am sure Moderate Law Abiding Canadian Muslims will agree is, why pick on them, as they are not all Suicide Bombing Fanatics, why aren't our Government officials not putting a policy in place barring immigration of Asian Criminal Organizations who seem to be immigrating into Canada, in particular Vancouver, British Columbia in droves turning a peaceful Canada into what is now seen according to Crime statistics as North Americas "World Criminal SuperPower".
I am pretty sure Muslims have nothing to do with being part of the Super Criminal Underworld in the big scheme of things. For answers, our Government should be looking East, young man, Look East, Far East !!
http://www.nowpublic.com/world/b-c-now-world-crime-superpower
Large influxes of Muslims, the failure to integrate foreigners and an overrun immigration system make Canada a "threat to North American security."
These are some of the findings published in a new book by the right-wing Fraser Institute called Immigration Policy and the Terrorist Threat in Canada and the United States.
The book says Muslims, as a group of potential immigrants, should be given limited access to Canada.
"It would be prudent, from a security point of view, for Canada to review its immigration policy in relation to the admission of immigrants from Muslim countries that are known to produce terrorists," the book says.
Co-author James Bissett, a former head of the Canadian Immigration Service, says Canada needs to better screen potential immigrants from Islamic countries to ensure they are non-violent and respect "Western values".
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May 22, 2008 at 07:28 am by Barry Artiste, 314 views, 18 comments
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at 09:48 on May 22nd, 2008
I agree with you Barry. This looks like knee jerk, right wing nuttiness (even by the Fraser Institute's standards).
at 10:05 on May 22nd, 2008
Thanks Mike for the comment and GS. You know I am as far right and redneck as they come and even I had a problem with it. If you're law abiding and contribute to this country and try not to change it to suit your self purpose, does it really matter where or who you are?
Well,...except those "Oh So Smarmy Trendsetters" in Cloverdale, Oh how I hate them!! What with their Big City Delta Haircuts, and Mission Fashion sense. Them, I have a problem with. Don;t even get me started on those Damn Twassessenittes!!
Again, Thanks
at 10:40 on May 22nd, 2008
This is just xenophobia and blatant racism rearing it's ugly head. What a shame that bigots like this can call themselves Canadian, or that we are forced again to waste our time on their sanctimonious, stupid pronouncements!
I live in North Vancouver where there is a large Iranian/Persian population and they are fabulous industrious people. They have integrated themselves fully into the fabric of my neighborhood while maintaining their own cultural and religious identity. You don't see any members of this group begging on the street!
Without their entrepreneurism this part of Vancouver would be considerably poorer both financially and in the richness of the tapestry created by the interweaving of many lifestyles and customs. I frequent a number of their businesses and they are pleasant, talkative, and engage me openly reminding me of what a blessing it is to live in Canada, in an exemplary working multi-cultural community.
I have received a lot of this blind hate mail through my inbox over the last year and most from those who have made no real effort to communicate with anyone other than members of their insular WASP community, and have in their ignorance of the facts painted a whole group of people with one brush due to the actions of a few. What if the same criteria were applied to us "real" Canadians?
at 10:48 on May 22nd, 2008
Just who are you complaining about, moonwolf, Barry's opinions or the Fraser Institute or the Muslims who are trying to impose their religious laws on other Canadians? You should be more clear.
at 12:58 on May 22nd, 2008
OOOPS! Sorry René and Barry! I meant the Fraser Institute and all their ilk in this country. If all those men in indistinguishable drab blue, brown, and gray suits would loosen their boring green ties some blood might get to their stunted little brains!
at 15:36 on May 22nd, 2008
Moonwolf is my Homeslice, so I know he is directing it towards the Fraser Institute. Skeeter ain't no Redneck, cuz that's mah job.!!
at 15:44 on May 22nd, 2008
Moderate Muslims in Canada are pretty much mainstream, those who are zealots are no different than the Religious Evangelical White Supremest Wack jobs we have here in BC.
My Ire has always been directed at those Cultures who ignore our laws for their own laws, which are based on religious doctrine from like 2000 years ago,. that I have a BIG problem with. The only culture I would have no problem integrating their beliefs into our Society would be Buddists. They are pretty much live and let live, but if you cross them, they'll Kung Fu yer Ass.
at 20:09 on May 22nd, 2008
People say that Buddhism is the most peaceful religion out there. That is a delusion. It is no different. People are obviously naive to the persecution of Christians by Buddhists. Check it out. Islamaphobia was somewhat caused after 9/11 and when some US officials said that Canada was a safe haven/ training ground for terrorists some years ago.
So, when also some Islamic militant extremists in Canada get caught by CSIS under cover operatives and reveal that they were going to behead the prime minister and take over the CBC, then yes, people will be edgy. People will be paranoid. Peaceful true Muslims have to get used that. If people think that Canada has no cells, get off of the gravy train of being so naive. We do have terrorist cells in Canada. They are out there somewhere. I hope that I am wrong but somehow I doubt it. They are just waiting for the right time to strike. When they do then not only will the unbelievers be attacked; but the good and peaceful Muslims will also be attacked under the charges of mutiny against Allah and siding with Western ideologies.
Moderate Muslims are known, by militants, as perverted Muslims and agents of Zion (their interpretation of secular non-practicing Jews). I am all for freedom of religion and I have met many moderate Muslims. They are very giving and self sacrificing people. They give to charity and do their best to help their community. However, they should expect to be typecast for the actions of militants. People are on edge.
at 20:48 on May 22nd, 2008
Twilight, You do realise I made that Buddist statement "Tongue in Cheek".
Thanks for your comments though,
at 10:51 on May 22nd, 2008
Wouldn't be too sure about that, not at all.
at 15:47 on May 22nd, 2008
I am pretty certain of it Rene, we have a large Asian Criminal Organization, that is not to say there is not a small Persian presence in crime, of course there is, but then no larger than the Anglo, Canadian Crowd, and oh, yes, lets not forget our politicians and their 29% raise they gave themselves last year, Now that's criminal in my books, haha
at 16:08 on May 22nd, 2008
So I guess the Afghans and their heroin crop that exceeds worldwide demand by 30 percent doesn't count. I hear the Taliban have been taking advantage of the crop they once opposed to fund their renewed opposition/aggressions in Afghanistan and Pakistan and probably in Kashmir too.
at 17:01 on May 22nd, 2008
but Rene you are talking Pakistan and Afghanistan, this report is talking about Canada!
at 17:22 on May 22nd, 2008
and? no Afghans or Pakistanis in Canada? No heroin from Afghan ever reaches Canada? maybe they just haven't gotten on the radar yet. What about Lebanese hash? uhhh? I could go on, but I think you can get the picture.
at 17:31 on May 22nd, 2008
Oh I see what you are saying Rene, sorry about that, of course Heroin gets into Canada from Afghanistan, but not just through muslims, we get it through bikers, and many, many other criminal organizations as well, I think this report is more on limiting those who have existing Islamic Terrorist or criminal ties and not mainstream Muslims. You should know all Islamist are Muslims, but not all Muslims are followers of Islam. Though I am catholic by baptism, last time I went to church was in Sergi Passat Church, North of Moscow, Russia 2 years ago. I may believe in God, but I certainly would not press my views on anyone!
at 17:26 on May 22nd, 2008
sorry for double post. NP glitch.
at 17:14 on May 22nd, 2008
Barry,
I think swearing an oath to uphold the law of Canada should count for something. Then if an immigrant decides he or she wants the laws of another country applied here in Canada we should deliver them to the Embassy of that country and refuse them re-entry into Canada. Sharia that you dark ages MF'es!
at 17:25 on May 22nd, 2008
You know EastVan, if I could Good Stuff your comment I would many times over, thanks a ton for that tidbit of reality!