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Name:
Akaash Maharaj
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Jan 3, 2007
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Most of my videos are hosted at my personal web site or through my podcast. They are largely a collection of interviews and debates on Canadian politics, international affairs, and equestrian sport.
I hope you enjoy them!
I hope you enjoy them!
About Me:
http://maharaj.org/blog
My iTunes Podcast
http://maharaj.org/podcast
My Twitter Page
http://maharaj.org/twitter
My Facebook Page
http://maharaj.org/facebook
My Flickr Photo Album
http://maharaj.org/flickr
Hometown:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Civil disobedience movements of the past and present are noble and successful only when their participants are willing to accept grave consequences...
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Historically, the Christmas season has been a time when Canadians rose to humanitarian challenges both at home and abroad. Agenda Insight essayist...
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Historically, the Christmas season has been a time when Canadians rose to humanitarian challenges both at home and abroad. Agenda Insight essayist...
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Agenda Insight Essayist Akaash Maharaj discusses the growing skepticism with politics in an age where politicians lead with a strong fist, rather t...
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Channel Comments
Generally, I agree that the state should not regulate the niqab as proposed in Quebec. However I do not believe that this attempt has anything to do with atheism. It is promoted by two separate interest: protectionism of "traditional" French Canadian culture and feminism. While this case illustrates protectionists' interests that are akin to xenophobia, the feminists interests are well intentioned (but misguided). The niqab isn't the real offense but only a symptom of the real issue: cultures that still treat women as property. Such a philosophy can only be changed through cultural forces. Laws can't fix the real problem and banning the niqab risks having the most vulnerable women force to live as shut-ins.
Nice video essay though!