Quebec ‘values’ charter gets new 28-word-long name to convince you it’s not anti-religious freedom
Posted by Chyrol 11 years, 1 month ago to Government
The Parti Quebecois’plan would force state employees to take off their headscarves, yarmulkes, turbans and larger-than-average crucifixes if they want to keep their jobs. Good Grief!!
The Army has a shave-a-day rule for several reasons including hygiene. Should Muslims, Sikhs, and Jews be exempt. I worked with a man - nice guy - who was a Seventh Day Adventist. Like an observant Jew, getting him to work late on a Friday night in the winter was out of the question.
Where do you draw the line?
I believe that in a truly secular state, religion beyond a metaphysical question mark would be suspect; and teaching active religion to your children would be probable cause for the government to protect their rights against your abuse.
Here in the USA, we have a law - The Hatch Act - which prohibits federal employees from political campaigning on in the job, including the wearing of campaign buttons. That is not a limit on freedom of speech or press.
Just sayin'... Quebec can be a silly place and government can be problematic, but the question has merit.