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Originally Posted by Igottago
Actually, I wasn't even referring to honour killings in the Muslim countries, I was referring to the example that Vulcan brought up of the east indian man (not necessarily muslim, probably sikh) killing his daughter in Canada, and his reference to "them" bringing their backwards culture with them. This guy was obviously a sick individual as well, as most east indians who immigrate to Canada (or live in India) do not end up murduring their kids...and that is a fact. Also, I did state that women's rights are still an issue in the muslim world, and I fully acknowledge that, it was the first thing I said in my post. I did not defend these practices of honour killings, nor would I. You misunderstood me, or are just being argumentative. And by asking me stupid questions like "should we allow honour killings in our society" you are just being arrogant and condescending. WTF, do you expect me to say "yes"? Get bent.
I would argue that the muslim guy that kills his own kids is a sick individual too, you would have to be. Most rational parents, of any relgion, dont want to slit their own kids throats.
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I didn't say "their" backwards cultural bias and I don't like to label other cultures as backwards as all cultures can contribute to our world mosaic but obviously some practises need to be sifted out and this is one example.
I'm under no delusions that western culture is not responsible for atrocities and we have enough of our own screwups without importing more. Obviously 99% of us or our families were or are immigrants and we are managing to form are own culture, hopefully taking the best from each culture including the natives.