How Canada Deals With Racists/bigots/islamophobes (Delete Where Applicable)

[sp1814]

After the recent horrific murder of the soldier and attack on their parliament building, this social experiment seems to suggest that it's difficult to stir up racism (or technically 'Islamiphobism') amongst Canadians:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/10/28/watch-canadians-stand-up-to-anti-muslim-bigot/

I strongly believe the most decent Britons would react similarly if the scene were repeated here, despite the efforts of some to paint all Muslims as terrorists or de facto supporters of terrorism.

What do you think?

[sp1814]

Accidentally hit 'Submit'

I was going to say that you and the others I mentioned draw swords and engage in spirited debated which is always entertaining.

But suggesting I defend Muslim fanatics is out of order.

Can you not see that what you've written is, for want of a better word...balls?

[dunnitall]

Personally I don't think it's because the chap was dressed/ acting like a Muslim. What I think this highlighted was the VICTIM. I don't think it mattered he was a 'muslim'. If the person had been dressed in any garb, had been j
Jewish, had been any faith, creed or colour, the public reacted JUST because the person picked on was a victim.....think about it.

[sp1814]

dunnitall

I like your answer.

Perhaps you've hit on something - by and large, we all hate bullies!

I am awarding you 'Best answer', because I literally hadn't thought of that!!

[dunnitall]

Thanks sp...I just thought that we all dislike picking on a victim....and this highlighted it, just. Pity they didn't think of it before proceeding. Cheers...I appreciate you taking that on board.

[sp1814]

dunnitall

I like nothing better when someone on the News thread can make me see things differently - especially when it's something I never previously considered.

You are now a member of an extremely small club (there's you and anotheoldgit - but I will be damned if I ever tell him what he changed my mind on).