I was speaking to a French-Canadian person today. Hardly a nationalist, and a fine and intelligent, bilingual chap he expressed something many moderate Quebecers may hold.
That they believe language laws are necessary because left to their devices, Quebecers will not diligently defend their culture and merely let itself be absorbed.
If so, why are punitive measures directed at the rest of us?
That's all you need to know.
The solution of legislating one language against another will can go so far.
Alas, I think the sober thought said by the gentleman reveals a truth and reality. If it were to pass, the disappearance of French-Quebec would be sad but not the first for a culture in world history.
Personally, I think it's noble to want to protect the French language and it gets my support. The majority of non-Francophones would concur I reckon.
But not at the expense of civil liberties. This must not be accepted in a just, free and liberal-minded society.
In the end, it's French Quebec that needs to look at itself in the mirror.
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