I think that some commenters here may need to get out and circulate a little more. I'm a 60-something white male of Scottish-English heritage, and I agree with almost everything this author said. I remember being taught by my relatives when I was young to beware of the Irish, because they were dirty and swore too much, the Italians, because they were too emotional and would kill you over a perceived slight, Finns because they ate too much fish and their houses smelled "funny", etc. etc. Fortunately, I didn't believe them and made good friends of members of all ethnic groups where I grew up. Later, I worked in the health field and found myself surrounded by a whole new group of "new" Canadians, all of whom were swept up in the opportunities Canada offers. I've been ill for awhile now and can no longer work, but my friends from those days always check to see how I am doing, bring presents, and tell me that they are praying for me to God, Jesus, Allah, Buddha, what-ever. I love them all.