| Lomac | 12-23-2015 10:36 AM |
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Originally Posted by fliptuner
(Post 8710289)
^^^ I hope you realize that he's Chinese and most of the people that agree with his sentiment either weren't born here or are children of immigrants. Immigrants that for the most part, didn't take for granted that they were allowed into this country and given the opportunity for a better future for themselves and their children. In return and out of appreciation for that opportunity, the least they could do is live harmoniously with the people who were already here, by being able to communicate with them in the acceptable language.
I agree that it isn't their country not because we don't accept them...... because they don't accept us.
| This... Quote:
Originally Posted by Jmac
(Post 8710296)
In addition to what flip said, in what way is the residential school issue of 100 years ago remotely relevant?
Is anyone saying they can't speak Mandarin? That Canada should systemically eliminate their culture?
No, they're saying that they should speak English (or English and Mandarin) at a strata council meeting so that strata members who only speak the predominantly official language of Canada can actually understand what is happening with the property that they, you know, own.
| ...and this.
It's kinda funny when people claim someone is being racist or xenophobic when the person being charged with it is, in fact, of the same race they are making fun of. A large portion of members on this website are either immigrants or the children of immigrants. Hell, I'm white and even I'm technically a first generation Canadian. I've made fun of my (other white) family members when the first came to Canada because they didn't speak English, despite the fact that they had ample opportunity to learn it in Europe. Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Johnson
(Post 8710279)
You come off as someone who is grossly patronizing, almost xenophobia, by your swearing and cursing. By the many "thanks" condoning your post, it obviously shows the demographic and education level of this forum.
Now, you say this isn't their "country", but is this country yours? Wasn't the land we are all occupying now belonged to the Indigenous people? Did we really respect those people's culture, language, and property rights and not treat those people with any discrimination?
Here is a quote from Wikipedia on Duncan Campbell Scott who was the guy running the Department of Indian Affairs for almost 20 years:
"In 1920, under Scott's direction, and with the concurrence of the major religions involved in native education, an amendment to the Indian Act made it mandatory for all native children between the ages of seven and fifteen to attend school. Attendance at a residential school was made compulsory. Although a reading of Bill 14 states that no particular kind of school was stipulated. Scott was in favour of residential schooling for aboriginal children, as he believed removing them from the influences of home and reserve would hasten the cultural and economic transformation of the whole aboriginal population. In cases where a residential school was the only kind available, residential enrollment did become mandatory, and aboriginal children were compelled to leave their homes, their families and their culture, with or without their parents' consent. However, in 1901, 226 of the 290 Indian schools across Canada were day schools, and by 1961, the 377 day schools far outnumbered the 56 residential institutions."
I guess it is okay for a white man treat others with disdain but not the other around for the Chinese now. By the way, I am not in agreement with all the improper decorum displayed by the Chinese in case you are wondering. However, the saying "what goes around, comes around" comes to my mind.
| So, as a German descendent, I should be apologizing for WW1, WW2 and the Holocaust? Should I also be apologizing for VW's diesel mishap?
Or, as someone of Jewish descent, should I be apologizing for crucifying Jesus? |
