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January 31, 2007
Taking on multiculturalism: "Our differences are not what bind us together as a people"
Writing for the UK Telegraph, Zia Haider Rahman makes a point that many in the UK finally seem to be embracing - that "multiculturalism," in most of its manifestations and the UK's "intoxicated infatuation with differences" is "doing more harm than good."
Of course, US conservatives have been making the same point for years, attacking the destructive liberal ideal that "my culture is more important than American culture." But as a human rights attorney with a distinguished resume, Rahman has unique credibility in tackling ths issue, and this column suggests the disgust for multiculturalism may be reaching critical mass. If so, maybe there's a chance the UK, in 20 or so years, will recognize itself. Just maybe.
UPDATE - As I was writing this, GF emailed this (click on "Avis Public" at the top right then scroll down to the thumbnail document and click on "Download the english version titled 'Standards'"). The town of Herouxville, in Quebec, Canada, published "Standards" "from the social life and habits & customs" "so that future residents can integrate socially more easily." Their cultures include, e.g., not stoning women and not throwing acid on them, and decorating what they call "Christmas" trees.
Posted by bill at January 31, 2007 09:27 AM
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Cal Thomas had a column a few years ago that was titled Strength is in unity not diversity. I am to the point that I agree with Charlie Rangel, did I just say that. Bring back the draft and force all these freakish lefties to shave there head and as Jack Nicholson says, "stand the watch."
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at February 1, 2007 09:59 PM
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