The current Federal Election campaign has been an interesting one to watch. It’s not interesting because any of the parties have a new way of doing things. It’s interesting because one particular issue seems to have become one that is getting a whole lot more attention than it deserves. I am referring to the wearing of the niqab by women at a citizenship swearing in.
Now don’t get me wrong. I am not in favour of them being allowed to do that. For a whole bunch of reasons including the fact that the wearing of the niqab is NOT a religious requirement; it is a choice. So just choose to respect our tradition of not allowing hats or masks in citizenship ceremonies and get on with being a Canadian.
That being said, the inclusion of such a trivial issue in election debates is an affront to the citizens of this country who have a lot more important things on their minds like the economy, carbon emissions, poverty, the plight of many aboriginals in remote communities and the disgraceful treatment of our military personnel.
Does anyone out there really think that the wearing of a niqab at a citizenship ceremony is of such national importance that it should be discussed in forums that can affect the future of our country?
C’mon. Get real!
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