Friday, November 13, 2009

A Good Way to Start the Morning

Canada takes a baby step in the right direction.

New citizenship guide says no to "barbaric" practices
"Canada's revamped citizenship guide warns newcomers that "barbaric cultural practices" such as honour killings will not be tolerated, marking a stronger tone against importing beliefs that clash with Canadian values."
"In Canada, men and women are equal under the law," the document says. "Canada's openness and generosity do not extend to barbaric cultural practices that tolerate spousal abuse, ‘honour killings,' female genital mutilation or other gender-based violence. Those guilty of these crimes are severely punished under Canada's criminal laws."
Colby Cosh has a great analysis of the new guide and, of course, a member of the Liberal Party is whining.

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