Here's a small ray of light as the West goes bat-crazy with paranoia about innocent Muslims fleeing Islamic extremists: Canada's new Liberal government has officially dropped Stephen Harper's "niqab appeal."
Meaning that with Harper out, Ottawa will no longer demand that the two or three niqab-wearing women who take the oath of citizenship every year doff their silly dress to swear allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II and the laws of Canada. Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and Immigration Minister John McCallum have basically said to Canada's Supreme Court, "Oops, about that niqab thing — never mind."
We cats say, thank goodness. There is nothing ISIL would like more than for Westerners to start demonizing every Muslim in sight — and betray their values in the process. Plus, Harper used the damn niqab as a wedge issue to drive Canadians apart. And Canadians said, "Up yours, Steve." So, good. A tiny sliver of sanity as the world goes bonkers. We cats PURR.
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