Sikhs Allowed To Carry Kirpan (knives) To Olympic Events
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I could call you all you want but it won't get you the security job. I think you'd have to talk to the RCMP or something.
Everyone in Canada is equal? roflmao, perhaps in theory, but it sure isn't reality.
I don't care about Asia. It's off-topic. Canadian Asians are fine. When homeless persons finally have homes, then we will all be equal in reality.
Actually, cannabalistic societies still exist, yes, but the last I read, they are only symbolically cannabalistic.
If there really was a danger to public safety, I would agree with you. Considerations of safety would trump religious freedom any day. However, RCMP has laid down reasonable guidelines. This, combined with the fact that to date there hasn’t been a single incidence involving kirpan, means that Sikhs get the benefit of doubt, in my opinion.
......except that teenager in Montreal a while back....but I think that one is still
ongoing so it might not count yet (trial may not be done, etc...).
ongoing so it might not count yet (trial may not be done, etc...).
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
R. J. Wiedemann LtCol. USMC Ret
If they are allowed to carry knives then I should be able to carry weapons also. The following quote is mine and many others creed. To us it is just as strong as any religious oath.
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We
are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!
R. J. Wiedemann LtCol. USMC Ret
If they are allowed to carry knives then I should be able to carry weapons also. The following quote is mine and many others creed. To us it is just as strong as any religious oath.
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will...
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit...
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will...
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We
are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy, but peace!
TenPenny, we finally agree on something. The old saying 'when in Rome do as the Romans do' comes to mind here. If they want to wear their daggers they can go to their homeland and wear them there...
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Definition:
A Kirpan is a Sikh ceremonial short sword and is one of five kakar, or articles of faith, required to be worn by an Amritdhari Sikh, a Sikh who has been initiated into the order of Khalsa in the Amritsanchar, the baptismal ceremony of Sikh initiation.
- The kirpan may be made of either steel or of iron.
- The kirpan is worn in a sheath hung on a gatra, or strap, and slung over one shoulder.
- The kirpan has no stipulated length. It is commonly between 3 - 9 inches and may be either blunt or sharpened.
- The kirpan is to be worn on the body by the Amritdhari at all times, and is commonly secured to the turban by the gatra when bathing.
This is carrying political correctness to far.
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So, you're saying that people carrying concealed weapons aren't a problem? Then I guess Colpy can bring his Browning to the Seadogs games (let me know what section you're in, would ya?).
He should be honored that he got stabbed with it then so as to not offend anyone.
Ironsides, I understand these days you can carry a rifle just about anywhere (in USA that is), to the bar, to the library, even to the Church. Many states (especially most of the Bible Belt ones) allow you to carry concealed weapons almost anywhere. So what is your beef?
You creed has already been recognized as valid in USA.
Sikh teen acquitted of kirpan assault - thestar.com
One would think that somebody that has been proven wrong so many times would stop making blanket statements.
People carrying a short ceremonial dagger is not the problem. If somebody wants to carry a gun, a rifle, a hand grenade to the Olympics, claming that it is a religious symbol, that definitely would be a problem. As I mentioned in the previous posit, you can carry a concealed weapon just about anywhere in USA, but not in Canada.
As I said before, safety considerations trump religious freedom. When a religion mandates something, every reasonable attempt should be made to accommodate the religious beliefs. Such an attempt was made here.
If you are talking of carrying concealed gun, rifle, or even a foot long knife, that definitely would be a problem.
Many people's religious beliefs mandate that they must take steps to protect the unborn. I wonder if you have a problem with that. Some religious beliefs are such that a woman can not refuse her husband. I guess you're probably good with that as well.
Cool. Where did your people come from. Mine have been around Canada for some 12,000 years. Get off my island.
Once someone is accepted as an immigrated Canadian, their homeland is Canada.
lmao