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February 07, 2004Inside the mind of a government minister.The government will not tolerate statements that create dissonance in our society and disrespect for others.-- Jean Augustine, Junior Minister of State for Multiculturalism. Now I know what you're all thinking. "You mean there's more than one minister of multculturalism?!" Apparently so. But besides that, isn't this an interesting look into the minds of our political class? I would like to live in a society that is vibrant and resiliant, one that can withstand discussions of things that are uncomfortable to some. Our government does not want to have any of that. Instead of trusting the citizens and press to debate and decide for themselves on this very, very, oh so important issue, they reach for their tribunals and commissions to make the decision for them. Instinctively, reflexively, and without a moment's hesitation. Posted by Bruce Gottfred at February 7, 2004 07:54 AM | TrackBackComments
"But besides that, isn't this an interesting look into the minds of our political class?" Well, the key to this mindset is that Canadian politicians and especially the Canadian tenured mediocrities stuck in our universities believe that Canaian society is a blob. Thats right, one big collective blob where a little dissonance can harm the Whole. That blob is also multicultural...yet one blob. Obviously, making intelligent people believe stupid things is a way of keeping them in their place. How many times have I heard otherwise smart people spout this crap that they've bought hook, line and sinker from the official propaganda machine. Over all, hearing these words in public from a government official scares the crap outta me. Posted by: Bill Katsoulis at February 18, 2004 01:46 AMPost a comment
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