Is Elections Canada taking PC too far?

I'm glad we live in a country where people are allowed to practice their cultural and/or religious beliefs. However, Elections Canada is taking it too far with a new policy to allow Muslim women wearing burkas to vote without having to reveal their faces to confirm identity. Visual identification is in place for a reason. We need a transparent electoral system that is as black and white as possible. Look at the Florida debacle during the Bush/Gore election. This is not an issue about Muslims or the wearing of burkas. This is simply about making sure every person who exercises his/her right to vote is who they claim to be. Every Canadian should have to follow the same rules of law so no one can question the legitimacy of the results.

Before anyone starts to point fingers, it should be made clear that Elections Canada made this decision without any consultation from the Muslim community. No one lobbied for this new policy to be implemented. Hopefully, Parliament will be able to reverse the decision before the next election. Otherwise, I hope everyone will have a Halloween mask ready. Hmm? Darth Maul or George Dubya?