Little Mosque On The Prairie
Finally, a show that is funny, amusing and sort of controversial. Little Mosque On The Prairie (http://www.cbc.ca/littlemosque/) has started its run with the first two episodes already airing, and already on Youtube. I have watched the first two episodes, and have attempted to put the first full episode up here for viewing by putting the links to youtube(complete with commercials so that you can get the whole feel for it). I only put the links up, someone else has done the work to put these things on youtube. If you cant find the links here, just go to youtube and search for little mosque on the prairie and I am sure you will find these again.
Part 1 of 4
Part 2 of 4
Part 3 of 4
Part 4 of 4
Of particular note, watch the commercial at 3:30 to 4:00. It seems that when Canadians see a problem in society instead of turning to the gov't to make laws and enforce massive force to stop it, Canadians make commercials and appeal to the society to change. It is a very good ad that does make sense and attempts to open peoples eyes. Though I am sure that there are two sides to every idea. I mean, on one side there is the idea that people come to Canada looking for a better life and advancement, but in the end are working in low paying menial jobs with their high degrees. On one side you can argue that this is a horrible practice, that we are discriminating against the person based on their nationality and ignoring their qualifications as a person. But on the other hand, there is the arguement that the country and society is obligated to give preference to their born citizens in jobs and schools before branching out to the international world. Always a catch 22 that all countries in the world deal with. If we treat immigrants to any country as equal people, give them equal opportunities and equal advancements possibilities, then those natural citizens will naturally grasp onto the whole concept of 'why do they come to our country and take our jobs? how are we to feed our families?' I guess it is human nature to think this way, and I am sure most people in the countries will feel that way. Mind you, I havent taken a poll or survey so it is entirely speculation.
Part 1 of 4
Part 2 of 4
Part 3 of 4
Part 4 of 4
Of particular note, watch the commercial at 3:30 to 4:00. It seems that when Canadians see a problem in society instead of turning to the gov't to make laws and enforce massive force to stop it, Canadians make commercials and appeal to the society to change. It is a very good ad that does make sense and attempts to open peoples eyes. Though I am sure that there are two sides to every idea. I mean, on one side there is the idea that people come to Canada looking for a better life and advancement, but in the end are working in low paying menial jobs with their high degrees. On one side you can argue that this is a horrible practice, that we are discriminating against the person based on their nationality and ignoring their qualifications as a person. But on the other hand, there is the arguement that the country and society is obligated to give preference to their born citizens in jobs and schools before branching out to the international world. Always a catch 22 that all countries in the world deal with. If we treat immigrants to any country as equal people, give them equal opportunities and equal advancements possibilities, then those natural citizens will naturally grasp onto the whole concept of 'why do they come to our country and take our jobs? how are we to feed our families?' I guess it is human nature to think this way, and I am sure most people in the countries will feel that way. Mind you, I havent taken a poll or survey so it is entirely speculation.
posted by Capt_Canuck at 7:38 AM
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