Particularly in the global community that the internet and increased travel have created.

It would be nice if every little different part of the world was this glorious cookie cut of culture. I mean, think of how interesting it would make traveling! Every time you crossed a border, something would be new and exciting and different!

But you don't have to squash immigrant cultures to do preserve the ethnic culture. I'm just saying that a balance should be struck and I find it more ethical to accept than repress. As legolas mentioned, most immigrants do assimilate. Heck, the original article about the halal meat doesn't even directly relate to culture, but to religion. The Muslims that were suddenly given the opportunity to buy halal fast food are quite likely model french citizens (except for that pesky religion and ethnicity!!). From what I read, it sounded more to me like a politician chose to make a stir about something that no one previously cared about, and he used the cultural tensions in the country to do so, rather than a Muslim take over of the fast food industry. Since when was France a fast food culture anyways?

I understand the French scenario. They are having a huge influx of Muslims from various portions of the world. But these people aren't moving there looking to "ruin France". They shouldn't have to put aside part of their religion in favor of pork bacon instead of turkey bacon. Yes, there are situations where the ethnic culture should be fought for...I just got really riled up because this instance is no where near that.