>>>>>>The basic idea is to solve certain conflicts according to the religion of the people involved, which seems a good idea in principle (Christians being able to apply Christian laws, etc.).
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>>>>>>The protests have been mainly because Sharia can conflict with women's rights. But the proponents of allowing Sharia for Muslims say that that will not be allowed. In other words, it seems that the applicaton of Sharia would be limited.
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>>>>>A good idea? Not here! Separation of Religion and State (here called Church and State) is a basic idea of democracy. Practice religion at home and Mosque, Temple, Church, not in the Courts. Stoning someone, even though it is OK in the Bible and Koran, is still a crime in any modern country, including Bolivia. Unfortunately not in places like Saudi Arabia, Iran or Nigeria.
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>>>>Well, I think that many people are fond of their religion, including its laws. Now, I wasn't exactly suggesting that people should be stoned, and I don't think the Canadian law - if it is ever approved - would go that far.
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>>>If they want to live under their own religious laws, then why on earth would they move to a country that is governed by secular laws? I know Canada can be a bit of a patsy sometimes, but this idea of, "Let's move to Canada and once we're there, we'll get them to change all their laws to accomodate us." is starting to get me down. By all means, I want others to come and live in Canada. Diversity really is the spice of life, but I'd appreciate it more if they could please see their way clear to accept the laws of the nation they've adopted.
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>>And, Along with the spoken language. But my spanish is getting better.
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>The truth is, I don't much care about the language thing. There is a Chinese lady living a couple of doors down from me who always stops and chats if I'm out in the garden when she's walking by. I have a sort of a small park bench type thing on my front lawn under a Cherry tree, and she comes and sits sometimes. She speaks no English, and I speak no Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), but it really doesn't seem to matter. I don't know what she's talking about, and I nod and smile and talk about the weather, and we get along just great (of course, she may just be calling me names and smiling).
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>It's the weirdest thing.

I like it.

Language is not the only way to communicate.