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You might have heard about an article that Maclean's magazine published recently, titled 'Too Asian?'
Like many people, I am outraged by this article. This article implies that there are too many students of Asian ethnicity in the top Canadian universities, and is suggesting that 'efforts in the U.S. to limit enrollment of Asian students in top universities may migrate to Canada'.
As one of the many signatories to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racism, in 1969, Canada agreed to the following definition of racial discrimination found in Article 1:
"Racial discrimination shall mean any distinction, exclusion, restriction, or preference based on race, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment, or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, social, cultural, or any other field of public life."
I believe Maclean's article is racially biased, is inciting racism and is suggesting racial discrimination against students of Asian heritage. Also the article is beyond being ridiculous in blaming these students for their hardworking and their success.
In my opinion,
- Most, if not all, of the so-called 'Asian' students are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, thus they have the same right of education as do the other Canadian citizens and permanent residents;
- These students are competing with other students under the same rules;
- These students are successful in the schools and universities because they work harder;
If our society truly value equal opportunity for all citizens, then race, skin color and ethnicity should not matter. As long as the participants are competing on the same ground and following the same fair rules, there should not be a problem.
Maclean's attempt to stoke the fear of Asians on campus is a retread of the infamous Yellow Peril scaremongering W5 episode “Campus Giveaway” which was shown on CTV in 1979.
I believe as a Member of Parliament serving people of diversified ethnic backgrounds, you must have a firm belief in making our country a place where all people will enjoy equal rights and freedoms, disregard of race and ethnicity.
I believe you understand how dangerous the situation is when a mass media like Maclean's is promoting racism and racial discrimination.
Hereby, I suggest you as a Member of Parliament to speak on behalf of the people that you are representing, to condemn Maclean's for its wrong-doing in promoting racism and racial discrimination, and to request Maclean's to make an comprehensive and unqualified public apology to all Canadians, and to request Maclean's immediate retraction.
I also suggest you to urge the parent company of Maclean’s, Rogers, to review Maclean’s stonewalling on making an apology.
Thank you!
Respectfully,
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You might have heard about an article that Maclean's magazine published recently, titled 'Too Asian?'
Like many people, I am outraged by this article. This article implies that there are too many students of Asian ethnicity in the top Canadian universities, and is suggesting that 'efforts in the U.S. to limit enrollment of Asian students in top universities may migrate to Canada'.
As one of the many signatories to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racism, in 1969, Canada agreed to the following definition of racial discrimination found in Article 1:
"Racial discrimination shall mean any distinction, exclusion, restriction, or preference based on race, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment, or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, social, cultural, or any other field of public life."
I believe Maclean's article is racially biased, is inciting racism and is suggesting racial discrimination against students of Asian heritage. Also the article is beyond being ridiculous in blaming these students for their hardworking and their success.
In my opinion,
- Most, if not all, of the so-called 'Asian' students are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, thus they have the same right of education as do the other Canadian citizens and permanent residents;
- These students are competing with other students under the same rules;
- These students are successful in the schools and universities because they work harder;
If our society truly value equal opportunity for all citizens, then race, skin color and ethnicity should not matter. As long as the participants are competing on the same ground and following the same fair rules, there should not be a problem.
Maclean's attempt to stoke the fear of Asians on campus is a retread of the infamous Yellow Peril scaremongering W5 episode “Campus Giveaway” which was shown on CTV in 1979.
I believe as a Member of Parliament serving people of diversified ethnic backgrounds, you must have a firm belief in making our country a place where all people will enjoy equal rights and freedoms, disregard of race and ethnicity.
I believe you understand how dangerous the situation is when a mass media like Maclean's is promoting racism and racial discrimination.
Hereby, I suggest you as a Member of Parliament to speak on behalf of the people that you are representing, to condemn Maclean's for its wrong-doing in promoting racism and racial discrimination, and to request Maclean's to make an comprehensive and unqualified public apology to all Canadians, and to request Maclean's immediate retraction.
I also suggest you to urge the parent company of Maclean’s, Rogers, to review Maclean’s stonewalling on making an apology.
Thank you!
Respectfully,
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