When it comes to
politics, Quebec’s Parti Quebecois has earned the gold medal in the category of
hypocrisy. Party leader Pauline Marois has stated that their party, if they win
next month’s provincial election, will introduce legislation that will ban
anyone from obtaining public services if their face/heads are covered in any
type of clothing that has religious connotations. This more defined approach to
separating religion and state has gained a lot of support from some Quebecers
who have become increasingly vocal about losing their cultural identity to the changes
occurring from immigration.
The hypocrisy of this
matter is that there is a crucifix on the wall behind the Speaker’s chair in
Quebec’s National Assembly and it would remain there. Marois offered an
explanation that the crucifix is part of Quebec’s culture. What a bunch of
hogwash. As I have mentioned before, the world would be a much better place if
those with religious beliefs kept them for their homes and places of worship.
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