New post (20) : The Turks in Germany: German or Turk ?
The irony of multiculturalism is that, in the hands of politicians, it undermines what is --- essentially valuable about cultural diversity.
DIVERSITY is IMPORTANT.
Not in itself, but because it allows (all of) us to expand our horizons.
It allows us to compare and contrast different values, beliefs and lifestyles.
By all means (even) Make (reasonable) judgements upon them.
Enriching ourselves too in the process.
Over time it allows us to evolve a collective & mutually respectful common language of citizenship.
A TRULY plural society is one in which citizens have the freedom to pursue their different values or practices in private life…….. While in the public arena all citizens ought to be treated as POLITICAL EQUALS whatever the differences in their private lives.
What is required is 'TOLERANCE' and 'RESPECT' for the other.
Else, the schism is bound to deepen.
Charlie Brown
