Blend Already
Tony Blair wakes up to the idiocy of multiculturalism. From a story in the Daily Telegraph by Philip Johnston:
Tony Blair formally declared Britain's multiculturalist experiment over today as he told immigrants they had "a duty" to integrate with the mainstream of society. In a speech that overturned more than three decades of Labour support for the idea, he set out a series of requirements that were now expected from ethnic minority groups if they wished to call themselves British.These included "equality of respect" - especially better treatment of women by Muslim men - allegiance to the rule of law and a command of English. If outsiders wishing to settle in Britain were not prepared to conform to the virtues of tolerance then they should stay away.
He added: "Conform to it; or don't come here. We don't want the hate-mongers, whatever their race, religion or creed.
"If you come here lawfully, we welcome you. If you are permitted to stay here permanently, you become an equal member of our community and become one of us.
"The right to be different. The duty to integrate. That is what being British means."







I'm as tired of multiculturalism as much as Blair or any other anal-retentive old queen, but it seems a little irresponsible to conflate poor command of English with lawlessness and mistreatment of women. These are vastly different problems. I'm just trying to put myself in the shoes of a decent, hardworking Muslim who suddenly needs to worry about being perceived as a terrorist and a misogynist because he struggles with the Queen's English.
PS: I love the title "Blend Already," Amy. So funny.
Lena at December 10, 2006 10:22 AM
wakes up to the idiocy of multiculturalism
sounds to me more like he's trying to wake militant immigrants up to the benefits of multiculturalism.
Multiculturalism advocates are generally in favor of more tolerance, not less.
LYT at December 11, 2006 11:50 PM
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