Being Canadian?
Jul. 30th, 2005 10:44 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ciroccojSo, I got this a few days ago and pondered it for a while. And now I'm sharing it.
BTW, the opinions in this letter are those of the writer (no idea who, unfortunately) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this lj.
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Subject: Being Canadian.... lets keep passing this around.
Oh, to be a Canadian again
Will we still be the Country of choice and still be Canada if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in Canada because it is the Country of Choice????
Think about it ... All I have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS?
I celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can no longer say Merry Christmas, now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's not Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday?
We've gone so far the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that I am now being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that.
I'm tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. I'm not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Canada.
Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants.
However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand:
This idea of Canada being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Canadians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH & FRENCH, not Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!
We are, in the main, Christians, not Buddhists, Muslims or Sikhs because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider putting up with it since He was here before you arrived, because God is part of our culture.
If the Maple Leaf offends you, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change; we really don't care how you did things where you came from, you can continue doing it that way until you die as long as our laws are not broken. Please don't expect us to change to accomodate you. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. We need no arranged marriages, no burnt brides, no honor killings and certainly no changes in our school curriculum to " protect " your female students or allow for your failure in teaching our national languages to your children.
Our government gives every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so. But once you are done complaining, whining and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Canadian freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
If you agree -- pass this along; if you don't agree -- delete it!
I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends it will also, sooner or later get back to the complainers, let's try.
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Thoughts? Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?
BTW, the opinions in this letter are those of the writer (no idea who, unfortunately) and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this lj.
Subject: Being Canadian.... lets keep passing this around.
Oh, to be a Canadian again
Will we still be the Country of choice and still be Canada if we continue to make the changes forced on us by the people from other countries that came to live in Canada because it is the Country of Choice????
Think about it ... All I have to say is, when will they do something about MY RIGHTS?
I celebrate Christmas, but because it isn't celebrated by everyone, we can no longer say Merry Christmas, now it has to be Season's Greetings. It's not Christmas vacation, it's Winter Break. Isn't it amazing how this winter break ALWAYS occurs over the Christmas holiday?
We've gone so far the other way, bent over backwards to not offend anyone, that I am now being offended. But it seems that no one has a problem with that.
I'm tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. I'm not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to Canada.
Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants.
However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand:
This idea of Canada being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Canadians, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom. We speak ENGLISH & FRENCH, not Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language!
We are, in the main, Christians, not Buddhists, Muslims or Sikhs because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider putting up with it since He was here before you arrived, because God is part of our culture.
If the Maple Leaf offends you, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change; we really don't care how you did things where you came from, you can continue doing it that way until you die as long as our laws are not broken. Please don't expect us to change to accomodate you. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. We need no arranged marriages, no burnt brides, no honor killings and certainly no changes in our school curriculum to " protect " your female students or allow for your failure in teaching our national languages to your children.
Our government gives every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so. But once you are done complaining, whining and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Canadian freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
If you agree -- pass this along; if you don't agree -- delete it!
I figure if we all keep passing this to our friends it will also, sooner or later get back to the complainers, let's try.
Thoughts? Anybody? Anybody? Bueller?
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Date: 2005-07-31 03:45 pm (UTC)Looks like people are debating this pretty well for me, and I don't feel like giving myself heartburn right now. But I will say that even as a Christian, religion in schools offends me. It isn't necessarily about trying to represent every view -- it's about choosing not to represent any view.
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Date: 2005-08-01 02:33 am (UTC)Yeah, this sounds familiar to me too.
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Date: 2005-08-01 02:33 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2005-08-01 03:35 pm (UTC)