Motives..ulterior motives. Rant and more

[Guest Peeves]

While not one to generally embrace conspiracy theories I do 'read' intentions' into some groups public assertions, protests and 'offense'.

I believe (SOME) not all of course, have ulterior motives for moving their cause forward.

That applies to governments as well of course.

I was watching a T.V. discussion on Islam last eve. The Kenny move on denying the wearing of masks worn at immigration ceremonies came up.

One party suggested the governments position was frivolous.

Thinking on her position I thought of the saying, the proverbial camel's nose in the tent.

Certainly there is no need to allow a foreign custom at a very traditional and serious Canadian ceremony.

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney’s diktat concerning women wearing the niqab at citizenship ceremonies needs no justification in my opinion as it is a traditional Canadian event.

A foreign sect's cultural choice to hide their face is trumped by Canadian tradition.

There is no specified requirement to cover one's face in ANY religion that I know of, and Islam itself requires the face to be exposed in certain circumstance.

On the same theme, a gay couple trying to rent a room at a bed and breakfast operated by a well known, perhaps Catholic home owner or trying to rent a Church hall for a gay wedding might be viewed as purposely confrontational?

Or a male 'tranny' trying to get a job in a women's health club?

There are other examples contrived situations that might be perceived as having an ulterior motive, but I think these will suffice.

I also get pissed off at those foreigners wanting to reside in Canada, bringing their baggage to our shores.

Those protesting in Canada over issue in their 'home' land can be reasonable- non violent, non troublesome, but when they delay or hold up traffic or block streets, that becomes unacceptable.

If you wish to live here please respect our values. We need and pursue immigration, but not without expecting respect for our traditions and values.

[Topaz]

The only part that gets me is Kenny said they don't have to become citizens if they don't want to show their faces, so if one was hiding something, they could still go on living in Canada but not as citizen, which some may do.

[Guest Peeves]

The only part that gets me is Kenny said they don't have to become citizens if they don't want to show their faces, so if one was hiding something, they could still go on living in Canada but not as citizen, which some may do.

Good point. That seems at first glance to be counter to the intent to accept Canadian tradition.