Once again we see a demand that Western institutions change the way they operate in order to accommodate Muslims, rather than Muslims showing the slightest willingness to fit into Western society as it currently is. And the dhimmi multiculturalists are, as always, happy to oblige. “Don’t bend rules for faith, by Anthony Furey in the Ottawa Sun, December 15 (thanks to Websurfer):
[…] Last week this paper reported on the lengths the Correctional Service of Canada has gone to make a Muslim woman currently training to be a prison guard in the Kingston area feel like her new work environment resembles a mosque as much as possible.
The woman’s been granted permission to wear long sleeves and gloves to avoid skin-to-skin contact with males. The CSC is devising a special hijab for her to cover her hair with. She’s going to be able to take prayer breaks throughout the day. The CSC also formed a working group to come up with ways to ensure the woman’s cultural needs were accommodated.
How much money in employee hours have been lost by wringing our hands over these shenanigans? Lots. How much should we have lost? None. You don’t want to come in physical contact with men? Then don’t apply for a job that requires you to do just that.
We don’t charge a special Muslim tax so why are we providing a special Muslim service? Most eight-hour shift jobs come with a half hour lunch break and two fifteen minute breaks. If you need to leave to pray, have a smoke or play on your kazoo then you’re more than welcome to — during your break….