Charles-Louis de Secondat et de Montesquieu was a French social commentator and political thinker who lived during the Age of Enlightenment. He discussed the ideas of separation of powers that are present in many constitutions around the world. He protected the word despotism in the political branch of knowledge. John Stuart Mill was an English philosopher, political economist and public servant. He has made important contributions to social theory, political theory and political economy. Mill's views on the concept of liberty rationalized the freedom of the individual as opposed to the unlimited control of the state. In Quebec's Charter of Values, it is discussed that public service employees in the province will be banned from wearing or carrying any religious symbols - a move intended to firmly establish secularism in public life. It is also a challenge to Canadian values of tolerance and acceptance of diversity. Religious symbols not permitted are: visible crosses, hijab, turban, skull cap and burka (face covering). "If the State is to be neutral, its agents must appear neutral" - Daniel Turp. In the interview posted on YouTube, Daniel Turp, a politician from Quebec, Canada, discusses how the state of the nation should remain neutral. Not only are they asking people to remove religious symbols, they are also removing them from buildings. He also understands that there is heated debate, but says there is a rational reason behind it. And this is to keep the entire state equal and neutral. Turp also said the cross would not be allowed in national assemblies, on buildings or to be worn. Therefore the Charter will be applied to all religions. When questioned about Catholics and Muslims, he replied that it depends on each one... to look at and overcome. In my opinion the three characteristics he indicated in support of the cause of oppression against women were correct. I believe that society is the biggest cause and influence on the treatment of women and the following factors, education and marriage, are affected. Today, I think Mill would be really impressed by the way women today are treated equally in terms of respect, work, education and the number of rights we have. As for the government, I think he would agree because the government focuses on the well-being and protection of the nation. In conclusion, Charles-Louis de Secondat et de Montesquieu and John Stuart Mill both discussed ideas about the structure and power of government. They believed that despotism was a bad way to control a group of people even if it worked and that people could only be controlled by fear.
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