Don’t allow religion to interfere with politics

Elections Canada has decided to allow people to vote while having their face concealed based on religious beliefs. I find this totally unacceptable. I am more then willing to allow people to practice their beliefs; however, such tolerance does not imply that our core institutions should be influenced by any religious beliefs.

The electoral system in this country is one of the greatest things we have in our society. We can not allow changes because of one person’s religion - not in our secular society. Where does this end? Who can define what is religious or not? These are not questions that the electoral system should face - it should simply lay out the rules that everybody must follow. People must show their face and provide ID if requested. This is not asking a lot; but, it does mean that people who choose to move to this country and become citizens must accept.

This country provides such great opportunities for people because of the systems we have in place. People need to accept the laws we all live by. I would not move to Syria and expect them to change because of my beliefs. Why would they? Now ask yourself - why should we? The law is meant to be fair and free from religion. We can not allow anything to jeopardize that!

Stephen Harper is standing up to this ruling, I only hope that parliament will mobilize and prevent this from taking place.