.... Some mentioned that Western ultra-liberal groups have blocked challenges to various Islamic practices. One imperative is to insist no one thwarts legitimate debate on orthodox Islamic practice for the flimsy excuse that such debate treads on the toes of politically oversensitive cry-bullies, who might call such debate culturally regressive. Issues such as polygamy and wife battery are too important to pander to such sentiments.
It was noted that the naivete of the ultra-left has helped enable a political and punitive brand of Islam to establish its symbols in North America — and especially Canada.
The niqab and burka are two of the most powerful symbols of political Islam, and these are being promoted by both leaders and followers among those who follow this strain of Islam. [Toronto Sun] Read more
