RE: The impudent interference of the European's way of life and values
September 13, 2015 at 10:34 am
When I read the word "savages" it does suggest bigotry.
However, I do think it is a double-standard for any immigrant, much less a refugee,
to expect the country to which they are fleeing to change, to accommodate THEM.
They are already getting a new lease on life,
and a whole bunch of new freedoms, rights, and opportunities.
I'm afraid I am not overly sympathetic, as a result,
when it comes to accommodating their cultural comfort level.
It will be up to THEM to adapt to OUR culture,
not the other way around.
Consider the opposite:
If I, as a Western woman, traveled to certain Muslim countries,
I would be expected to conform to THEIR cultural expectations.
Walking around with my head uncovered, in a push-up bra and stiletto heels
kissing my boyfriend in public, might not be well-received.
Should I demand that THEIR country conform to MY comfort-level?
I don't think that's bigotry.
It's just common sense and courtesy.
However, I do think it is a double-standard for any immigrant, much less a refugee,
to expect the country to which they are fleeing to change, to accommodate THEM.
They are already getting a new lease on life,
and a whole bunch of new freedoms, rights, and opportunities.
I'm afraid I am not overly sympathetic, as a result,
when it comes to accommodating their cultural comfort level.
It will be up to THEM to adapt to OUR culture,
not the other way around.
Consider the opposite:
If I, as a Western woman, traveled to certain Muslim countries,
I would be expected to conform to THEIR cultural expectations.
Walking around with my head uncovered, in a push-up bra and stiletto heels
kissing my boyfriend in public, might not be well-received.
Should I demand that THEIR country conform to MY comfort-level?
I don't think that's bigotry.
It's just common sense and courtesy.
