XPost: can.politics   
   From: weasel@stew.yum   
      
   On 9/14/2013 9:02 PM, Tom P wrote:   
   > The employer has the right to impose a dress code. In this case its the   
   > province telling their workers to keep their religion at home.   
   >   
   > Personally, I don't have a problem with that. If it is that important   
   > that someone doesn't want to hide their religion at work then they   
   > should look for other employment.   
   >   
   > I don't want my children to be taught by teacher wearing a Kirpan or a   
   > male teacher wearing a dress and being openly Gay.   
      
   I've never supported double standards for safety, like the right to wear   
   a turban instead of a helmet, or allowing kirpans in places where knives   
   are banned for secutiry reasons.  Otherwise, people should be permitted   
   free expression of their beliefs and values, in the workplace and   
   elsewhere.  You have to think of what could be next, Tom, maybe a ban on   
   Greenpeace logos on your clothing?   
      
   Standing up for the rights of people you don't agree with is tough but   
   it's something you should do. The day will come when the people you seek   
   to oppress will feel completely righteous about curtailing your rights.   
      
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