Multi-Culturism

Hey, hailing from Canada, I think I can see what you mean. But of course, Let me present my case. CONTENTION 1. Multi-culturism Combats ignorance Societies with an Increased acceptance of Others individuals are naturally more open, and kind. Take our Home country, Canada for instance. Canada has the Most diverse society for a G8 Country. (G8 consisting of the most advanced, economically leading countries(1)) This diversity has created one of the most peaceful, Stable, and as stated advanced societies in the world, So I find it interesting your against it. CONTENTION 2. It sustains peace Accepting and open-minded groups of peoples are naturally more peaceful, kind, and helpful. Ever heard a Bad Canadian Stereotype? I haven't. You know what people say, all Canadians say "eh", Canadians say "sorry" all the time, and for the most part in my home town of New Westminster(By Vancouver), I can say those are quite justified. Canadian History proves the most peaceful. This list takes many variables into consideration. Levels of Organized conflict, armed service personnel, weapons imports, military expenditure, jailed population, and like 15 more. Europe Dominates this list, But the Canada comes close. And correlating with ethnic diversity, Canada is at the top.(2) Interesting how the 3 most peaceful countries outside Europe are Japan, New Zealand, and Canada. (2) If you need more proof, just ask. CONTENTION 3. It Creates economic and International Stability Lets Review the Top 10 most peaceful countries as stated on the list. 1. Iceland 2. New Zealand 3. Japan 4. Denmark 5. Czech Republic 6. Austria 7. Finland 8. Canada 9. Norway 10. Slovenia Now, each country stated is Financially secure, Not in Debt, and most importantly ethnically Diverse and accepting. REFUTATIONS "This debate bears special significance to me as I am Canadian and Canada was founded upon values of Multi-Culturism [mostly just to get Quebec to co-operate.]. " I can't tell if you're making a joke, or being satirical. That's not true at all. " Any way, I am unsure about Multi-Culturism for the most part but have developed some negative views about it. Mostly because of the annoyance of Quebec [aka the Canadian Texas]'s desperate attempts to maintain their culture, which I can sympathize for as I would't want to lose my culture either, but the methods they use to do so, usually involve instating power to Quebec over other provinces or separating from the rest of Canada." That's a Bold statement to say there the Texas of Canada, for whatever reasons you say. I'm sorry, are you really Canadian? What province where you born and reside? Anyways, I don't agree with Quebec trying to separate, I makes little sense to me, so we have common Ground. "Before I begin my opening argument I will define Multi-Culturism as 2 or more distinct cultures being in close proximity of one another, under the same government or being part of the same nation,country, domain or state etc. examples include above mentioned Canada, USA, the EU and the entire world." Fair Enough. " My primary argument entails that Multi-Culturism hinders progress. An example of this includes the constant political stalemate of pre-1867 united province of Canada which encompassed present day Ontario and Quebec.No political decisions could be made in the United Province of Canada because the English Protestants of upper Canada [Ontario] and the Catholic French of lower Canada [Quebec] refused to agree or come to a mutual understanding on virtually every issue." Okay, so you're against Multi-Culturism because of events that Happened Before Canadian Confederation, and Between the Church's? Is that your main argument? No offence, but that's very weak and Irrelevant to todays society. "This stigma still exist to day and it is a little known fact that Quebec drivers tend to be more hostile to those with Ontario license plates and vice-versa." That Stigma against different church's doesn't exist. I have yet to here any Modern events that Pit the English Protestants against the Quebecois Catholics. FINAL STATEMENTS Con exemplifies a very Narrow and Old fashioned view of Canadian Society, and Justifies him being against Multi-Culturism because of events that Happened before Canadian Confederation (1867), and between the Church's. I feel I've provided enough evidence to refute his claims. Back to you, Con! (1)(http://www.google.ca...)(2)(http://www.google.ca...)