The Wolf Is At The Door
The September 1-7 issue of NOW carries on page 30 an article titled "Sharia Showdown". Read it if you're feeling up for a fight; if you want to stay informed about what changes could be coming your way. Don't let those changes come as a surprise to you, 'cause by that time, it might be too late to do anything about it.
If you're an H2G2 fan, think of the scene where the world is about to be destroyed and the voices of opposition are silenced with the announcement that a notice had been posted. "There's no point in acting all surprised about it. ...you've had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and it's far too late to start making a fuss about it now." (pg. 31, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" Douglas Adams)
The difference would be that instead of a fictional character announcing that the earth is about to be demolished by extraterrestrial bulldozers, the announcement might be that it is time for your daughter to be genitally mutilated, or your sister, or you yourself. Of course, I do not mean to exclude Canadian men from this caveat. Guys, would you want to hear the announcement being made about your wife? If having your wife be your responsive lover is important to you, understand that genital mutilation would be the end of all of that. If wanting any of the women in your life to be treated with dignity and respect is important to you, understand that sharia law would be the end of all that.
Am I making a mountain out of a molehill? No! I am making an appeal to your intellect. Do you want the stone-age barbarism of sharia law allowed into Canada? Are you willing to play russian roulette with Canadian freedoms and rights by allowing yourself the comfort of complacency? Would you rather expend the effort to raise your voice in protest right now, or sit back and wait for that announcement?
On August 12th, there was a meeting of 400 at the U of T's Earth Sciences' Building, hosted by the International Campaign Against Sharia Court. The U of T police, personal bodyguards, and RCMP were all visibly present at the meeting. Why would the RCMP be there if there was no danger to the speakers who raised their voices against the introduction of sharia law in Canada? For that matter, why should there be any danger to them at all? Here, in Canada, where we pride ourselves on that freedom, the freedom of speech, how has it come to such a point that the supporters of sharia law, no matter how fringe a group they may be, actually constitute a danger to someone speaking their mind on the issue? Shouldn't that situation raise an alarm in everyone's mind? Do we really want to allow these people to exercise a "law" that is outside the law of the country? Do we really want to allow them the power to interfere with our rights and freedoms? If they were allowed to begin the exercising of such power, who could guarantee where it would end?
On August the 12th, Dutch member of Parliament Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Canadian TV host and writer Irshad Manji, and Iranian-born social worker Homa Arjomand all spoke out about the danger of allowing the backwardness that is sharia law to gain a foothold here on Canadian soil. They asked the question posed in the article; "Do we really want official recognition here of a system with a built-in bias against women?" What is your answer? When you frame your response, keep in mind that official sanction of any form of discrimination can be expanded and enlarged upon to include any group, as it suits the purpose of those in power. Keep in mind the lessons of the past, as taught by the likes of Hitler. "His people", the Aryans were the supreme race of the world, supposedly. Yet, when the last days of his power were upon him, Hitler had no hesitation in ordering his generals to destroy the city of Berlin, declaring the Aryan population therein to be unworthy of saving. Once you allow a snake its freedom, there is no way to know whom it will bite next. Only a system that guarantees the rights of every single one of its citizens is one that will guarantee you the greatest freedom in the future, no matter your gender.
I have written before about this abomination being allowed into my country. "Allow any one of our citizens to be treated with less than the full rights dictated by our present laws, and you have set a precedent. " I said it before. I say it again. If the right to freedom means anything to you, get involved in this one, because the wolf is at the door. Don't let it in.
If you're an H2G2 fan, think of the scene where the world is about to be destroyed and the voices of opposition are silenced with the announcement that a notice had been posted. "There's no point in acting all surprised about it. ...you've had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and it's far too late to start making a fuss about it now." (pg. 31, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" Douglas Adams)
The difference would be that instead of a fictional character announcing that the earth is about to be demolished by extraterrestrial bulldozers, the announcement might be that it is time for your daughter to be genitally mutilated, or your sister, or you yourself. Of course, I do not mean to exclude Canadian men from this caveat. Guys, would you want to hear the announcement being made about your wife? If having your wife be your responsive lover is important to you, understand that genital mutilation would be the end of all of that. If wanting any of the women in your life to be treated with dignity and respect is important to you, understand that sharia law would be the end of all that.
Am I making a mountain out of a molehill? No! I am making an appeal to your intellect. Do you want the stone-age barbarism of sharia law allowed into Canada? Are you willing to play russian roulette with Canadian freedoms and rights by allowing yourself the comfort of complacency? Would you rather expend the effort to raise your voice in protest right now, or sit back and wait for that announcement?
On August 12th, there was a meeting of 400 at the U of T's Earth Sciences' Building, hosted by the International Campaign Against Sharia Court. The U of T police, personal bodyguards, and RCMP were all visibly present at the meeting. Why would the RCMP be there if there was no danger to the speakers who raised their voices against the introduction of sharia law in Canada? For that matter, why should there be any danger to them at all? Here, in Canada, where we pride ourselves on that freedom, the freedom of speech, how has it come to such a point that the supporters of sharia law, no matter how fringe a group they may be, actually constitute a danger to someone speaking their mind on the issue? Shouldn't that situation raise an alarm in everyone's mind? Do we really want to allow these people to exercise a "law" that is outside the law of the country? Do we really want to allow them the power to interfere with our rights and freedoms? If they were allowed to begin the exercising of such power, who could guarantee where it would end?
On August the 12th, Dutch member of Parliament Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Canadian TV host and writer Irshad Manji, and Iranian-born social worker Homa Arjomand all spoke out about the danger of allowing the backwardness that is sharia law to gain a foothold here on Canadian soil. They asked the question posed in the article; "Do we really want official recognition here of a system with a built-in bias against women?" What is your answer? When you frame your response, keep in mind that official sanction of any form of discrimination can be expanded and enlarged upon to include any group, as it suits the purpose of those in power. Keep in mind the lessons of the past, as taught by the likes of Hitler. "His people", the Aryans were the supreme race of the world, supposedly. Yet, when the last days of his power were upon him, Hitler had no hesitation in ordering his generals to destroy the city of Berlin, declaring the Aryan population therein to be unworthy of saving. Once you allow a snake its freedom, there is no way to know whom it will bite next. Only a system that guarantees the rights of every single one of its citizens is one that will guarantee you the greatest freedom in the future, no matter your gender.
I have written before about this abomination being allowed into my country. "Allow any one of our citizens to be treated with less than the full rights dictated by our present laws, and you have set a precedent. " I said it before. I say it again. If the right to freedom means anything to you, get involved in this one, because the wolf is at the door. Don't let it in.
4 Comments:
"Sharia law" -- an oxymoron practiced by morons. The amount of freedoms that Islamic law curtails is ridiculous. Religion is freedom -- it shouldn't take freedom. And for those who will argue that mutilation -- and that's what it is -- isn't part of Islam, they would be correct, except that in practice, it is accepted as part of Islam -- so for me, the intolerant one -- the practice of Islam supports mutilation of women -- and if you're Islamic and offended by this, then go do something to change my perception. I don't need an education -- I know the 'theory' but I am equally aware of the practice.
Aside from the fact that these idiots like to mutilate women -- a big aside I know, but it is one you've already covered quite eloquently above -- you've got to wonder about the men who advocate and practice it. What the fuck is wrong with you guys? Does it make you feel good to go around muttering with other guys? Do you prefer the company of men over women? Does being with a woman give you no pleasure? Does it make you feel good about yourself to take and not to give?
For those who think they can come to Canada and bring their laws -- go the fuck back home. You're not welcomed here. This is not the country for you. Go enjoy your lack of freedoms from where you came.
(Yeah, I'm rambling -- but stupid people usually take me to that place where beating them senseless if the only way of starting to get some sense into them.)
Rights is a delicate word. Power and might and popular often dictate rights. Which is wrong. The value of a woman is at hand. And that should always be strongly guarded. Just as the value of a child or anyone whos value is vulnerable to those with power or might or popularity.
Oops. Should have signed my name to that. Sorry.
-Steve
Just a quick correction. Mutilation is NOT a tenet of Islam. I should know, I am Muslim and female. Mutilation is only practised by some sects of Islam but it's roots lay in cultural not religious norms. It is all about power and control. God has nothing to do with it.
Also, let me know where I can register against Sharia being brought in to Canada. I will be sure to make myself heard. Sharia is not good for women in the form it is practised in. The original basis of Sharia (which has been so distorted it is now barely discernable) was ok (not great) but this new and not-so-improved patriarchal form is not good at all.
I have written regarding this before and will do so again. I thought the matter had long been settled here. What is the Canadian Government thinking and why don't we have any media coverage of this?
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