Location: British Columbia
Posted on: 02-04-08 23:04:48
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=412990
A turban isnt going to protect you in a sawmill. Why does the sikh community cry 'unfair' at every little thing? Its like they have to just protest... how is expecting people to wear a hard hat - discriminatory!?? its to save their life!
I work for WCB. I see first hand how Sawmill Injuries have affected my workers. These men have worked at the sawmill for YEARS...and one is off on a disability. Now the company is cracking down on safety... and suddenly the uproar.
Religious rights do not supercede safety.
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~ Morning rain
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Originally posted by morning_rain
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/story.html?id=412990
A turban isnt going to protect you in a sawmill. Why does the sikh community cry 'unfair' at every little thing? Its like they have to just protest... how is expecting people to wear a hard hat - discriminatory!?? its to save their life!
I work for WCB. I see first hand how Sawmill Injuries have affected my workers. These men have worked at the sawmill for YEARS...and one is off on a disability. Now the company is cracking down on safety... and suddenly the uproar.
Religious rights do not supercede safety.
Well said. People (Sikhs) need to understand its for their own safety and nothing to do with religion whatsoever.
whether it is a saw mill worker or a motorcyclist, people need to be aware of the safety standards set by the authorities.
And for the records...I am a sikh too!
Did Navjot Sidhu or any other sikh cricketer go out to bat without a helmet when facing fast bowling.. They all accomodate by using the smaller turban so that they can wear the helmet.
When we immigrate to a foreign countries we need to make effort to blend in and not stand out and annoy ppl around.. When i say blend in I dont mean by taking off turbans.. but i mean not raising such uncalled for controvercies..
Hopefully we immigrants will start to realize that before resentment starts to creep in..
We need practical people like morning_rain and inknownothing who won't put religion before safety and hopefully you can turnaround more people in the community being a part of the community.
