Re: United Jewish Appeal doesn't like CCD position

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Posted by David Koschitzky on 09:46:54 2007/08/03

In Reply to: Re: How ethno-politics poisons Canadian democracy posted by Jill Isaacs

Your browser does not support inline frames, or it has been configured incorrectly. If page does not display on your browser, please <a href="http://canadiancoalition.com/NationalPost20070803_LettersReEthnoPoliticsOpEd/UJA_Letter.html">CLICK HERE</a>. Print Story - canada.com network Ethno-politics can lead to negative stereotypes National Post Friday, August 03, 2007 Re: How Ethno-Politics Poisons Democracy, Naresh Raghubeer, July 31. Faith and ethnic group involvement in the political process strengthens Canadian democracy, contrary to Naresh Raghubeer's suggestion that such organized participation is a threat. Like any group in society, ethnic and faith groups are not monolithic. Members base their political decisions on many issues. Often, policy proposals that are good for them are also good for society as a whole. It's time to rise above negative stereotypes and look at the substance of ideas. For example, groups representing parents and taxpayers in Ontario want existing faith-based schools to be brought into public education, like their Catholic neighbours. They want public accountability for what is taught, oversight and more student and teacher interactions with other public schools. This will help instill public confidence that these schools can promote Canadian values, and directly opposes the radicalism Naresh Raghubeer fears. Faith-based schools are already a successful part of the public school system in other places in Canada, providing significant educational benefits. Ontario would do well to include them, as with Catholic schools. Rather than resorting to scare tactics, Naresh Raghubeer should applaud those who actively engage in our democracy. Doing nothing is not an answer. David Koschitzky, vice-chair, UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, Toronto. © National Post 2007 Copyright © 2007 CanWest Interactive, a division of CanWest MediaWorks Publications, Inc. . All rights reserved. =0)document.write(unescape('%3C')+'\!-'+'-') //-->

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Follow Ups:

Re: All kids should go to school together - Salim Mansur responds to UJA 09:04:24 2007/08/08 (6)
- Re: Faith-based schools help multiculturalism - Joseph Adler 08:28:00 2007/08/09 (5)
  - Re: Faith-based schools help multiculturalism - David Horowitz in National Post 08:29:57 2007/08/09 (4)
    - Re: Catholic funding - Why does one historical gaffe deserve another? - Bryan Kerman in National Post 09:49:11 2007/08/10 (2)
      - Re: Accommodating Jihad in public schools - Cosmo French 10:18:30 2007/08/10 (1)
        
        Re: Funding religious schools is bad policy - Muslim Canadian Congress 07:09:20 2007/08/11 (0)
    - Re: Catholic funding - Why does one historical gaffe deserve another? - Bryan Kerman in National Post 09:48:38 2007/08/10 (0)
Re: All kids should go to school together - Salim Mansur responds to UJA 09:03:25 2007/08/08 (0)
Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Deidre Cairns 14:40:41 2007/08/04 (25)
- Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Jo Michaels 14:56:03 2007/08/04 (23)
  - Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Deidre C. 15:25:36 2007/08/04 (21)
    - Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Josh Green 21:14:56 2007/08/04 (20)
      - Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - karen 14:27:42 2007/08/05 (14)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Theo. Baxter 16:36:00 2007/08/05 (13)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - karen 15:13:51 2007/08/06 (12)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Tasha 17:12:32 2007/08/06 (11)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - karen 17:49:02 2007/08/06 (10)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Tasha 18:44:13 2007/08/06 (9)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Al Gordon 19:40:35 2007/08/06 (1)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Tasha 19:52:33 2007/08/06 (0)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - karen 19:14:40 2007/08/06 (6)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Mike 10:54:42 2007/08/08 (1)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Steve Majewski 11:12:06 2007/08/08 (0)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Al Gordon 19:45:52 2007/08/06 (3)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - karen 20:44:42 2007/08/06 (2)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Al Gordon 22:58:10 2007/08/06 (1)
        
        Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - karen 00:25:55 2007/08/07 (0)
      - Re: Idea: JET - Jewish Education Trust - Al Gordon 21:59:26 2007/08/04 (4)
        
        Re: Idea: JET - Jewish Education Trust - Jonathan T. 16:52:00 2007/08/05 (3)
        
        Re: Idea: JET - Jewish Education Trust - Jill Isaacs 20:15:19 2007/08/05 (2)
        
        Re: Idea: JET - Jewish Education Trust - Eddy Gordon 22:56:28 2007/08/05 (1)
        
        Re: Idea: JET - Jewish Education Trust - Jonathan T. 23:08:35 2007/08/05 (0)
  - Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Deidre C. 15:13:10 2007/08/04 (0)
- Re: Public and Catholic education is constitutional, others are not - Jo Michaels 14:47:55 2007/08/04 (0)
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