In response to I'm Huge
I'm Huge expressed disgust at the Paris riots (i'm huge). Despite slightly, mostly agreeing with him, I have to call him on a few points. I'm Huge says "You have no excuse for what you're doing". London Darling says "well, they kinda do" It was pointed out by a young man, incidentally speaking wonderful English with a charming french accent, that, despite being born in France, young Muslims and Asians were unable to get work because of their background. Without condoning violence, which indeed hurts everyone, it is not impossible to understand the frustration rampant in these kind of ghettoised areas. After all, Europe doesn't have the best track record when to comes to embracing "others".
I'm Huge says " No good will come of your actions". London Darling says "well actually, the riots have been a catalyst to many "something most be done to ensure that our immigrant communities don't get forgotten, then get poor, then get angry" conversations.
I'm Huge says "Most folks around the world knew this before you started killing people". London Darling says "um, got no comeback for this one. Except maybe 'killing people is baaaaad'"
However, it must be said that there is nothing black or white (sorry, I had too) about human nature.And if the world can finally accept that discrimination NEVER ENDS WELL, then fewer incidents like this will grace the headlines.
London Darling does not wish to comment on the unfortunate expletive I'm Huge chose to end his rant.
But that totally sucks about your Metro Pass. I fucking hate when shit like that happens!
posted by Julia at 6:00 AM
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Sometimes I feel truly privileged to have grown up in Canada in the family and environment that I did. I've lost track of the number of times I've heard the word "foreigners" used in a derogatory or negative way since I arrived in England. For instance, this morning a woman was complaining about "those foreigners" who think it's inappropriate to celebrate Christmas in public schools if other religious holiday saren't also celebrated. Sometimes I feel like "been there, done that, Canada dealt with those feelings a long time ago."
"Sometimes I feel like "been there, done that, Canada dealt with those feelings a long time ago."
We're good with foreigners, I'll give you that. Not so good with aboriginals. These riots probably have more parallels with the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict, but as far as minorities being marginalized and ignored I don't think that this is really all that different than what happened in Oka. Canada isn't really any better at this than any other country.
That quote was meant for the one issue about Christmas and schools, but I can see how it reads as a general statement. I'm not saying Canada should be held up as some beacon of all that is good when it comes to ethnic relations and diversity, but I do think the fact that the country is founded on immigration (First Nations issue aside - although it's a BIG issue), means people tend to be more accepting of other cultures.
I agree with Josh.
Well, and Pat and LD as well. I meant in reference to the stupid rage part specifically.
(psst jer, you mean you agree with Jowita)
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