For those who do not leave the boundaries of this valley very often, it might possibly be more difficult to relate to this topic. Despite the varied heritage that has come to this part of the world over the last one hundred years, little Cranbrook remains pretty much isolated from the more visible mosaics in larger centres and many parts of the globe. If it is to progress, there must be change.
http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2015/10/10/Cultural-War-Muslim-Women-Must-End/
http://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2015/10/10/Cultural-War-Muslim-Women-Must-End/
Harry Smith: Harper's Cultural War on Muslim Women Must End
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Our history proves why racial and religious division is dangerous.
In this election we must remember Canada's ugly and racist history that waged cultural genocide against First Nations and enslaved early Asian, Indian, Muslim and Caribbean immigrants to a lifetime of servitude. We must understand that the politics of fear and politics of greed are viruses that destroy society if left unchecked.
Voters must be mindful Canada could be transformed from a tolerant, forward-thinking nation to a regressive country -- where bigotry darkens the landscape like an uncontrollable forest fire. All it takes is an electorate that embraces, from either indifference or fear, the politics of racial and religious division.
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