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4) [[Wikipedia:Charles Taylor (philosopher)|Charles Taylor]] has argued that while the French language must be protected and promoted in Quebec, the sign legislation does nothing to enhance this language and is therefore trivial. In my opinion, the great philosopher underestimates the power of symbols. The French face of Quebec, created by the sign law, communicates an important message, important for those who have lived here and for those who just arrived. It is true, I think, that more important than commercial signs is the language used at work, and here the demands of the law are as yet not very demanding. | 4) [[Wikipedia:Charles Taylor (philosopher)|Charles Taylor]] has argued that while the French language must be protected and promoted in Quebec, the sign legislation does nothing to enhance this language and is therefore trivial. In my opinion, the great philosopher underestimates the power of symbols. The French face of Quebec, created by the sign law, communicates an important message, important for those who have lived here and for those who just arrived. It is true, I think, that more important than commercial signs is the language used at work, and here the demands of the law are as yet not very demanding. | ||
5) In my opinion French Quebecers are much too sensitive to the negative evaluation of the language in the press and in public opinion of English-speaking Canada. Because of the asymmetrical character of the Canadian confederation, because of inherited aloofness and hostility, and because English-speaking Canadians have no experience of a language that is in need of institutional protection, English-speaking Canadians with the best of will are usually incapable of understanding Quebec' | 5) In my opinion French Quebecers are much too sensitive to the negative evaluation of the language in the press and in public opinion of English-speaking Canada. Because of the asymmetrical character of the Canadian confederation, because of inherited aloofness and hostility, and because English-speaking Canadians have no experience of a language that is in need of institutional protection, English-speaking Canadians with the best of will are usually incapable of understanding Quebec's situation and the importance of ''la Charte de la langue française''. If Quebecers allowed this negative image to make them feel guilty, they would be irrational and possibly even endanger their cultural future. | ||
6) Since understanding and good will are important for society and since personal ethics calls for the spirit of openness, the various institutions of Quebec society, including the government, must find words, symbols and actions to express their respect for the linguistic minority and the ethic communities and demonstrate that they are welcome members of this essentially French-speaking society. | 6) Since understanding and good will are important for society and since personal ethics calls for the spirit of openness, the various institutions of Quebec society, including the government, must find words, symbols and actions to express their respect for the linguistic minority and the ethic communities and demonstrate that they are welcome members of this essentially French-speaking society. | ||