"No one has an issue with cultural traditions being passed down, no one has an issue with different ethnic backgrounds. What does not work, however, is when one group demands those around them accept their traditions."

Doesn't work for me, Hedzer.  Some don't like cultural traditions being passed down...and they have issues with different ethnic backgrounds, too.  Why?  Because sometimes, cultural traditions become intrusive--they're too obvious.  Chinese dress pretty much like we do now.  125 years ago, they didn't.  Like many Muslims today.  

In Canada, no group demands "those around them accept their traditions."  We DO accept them...as long as they are not too intrusive; pose no perceived threat. When some look, speak and worship a very obvious, different way, they become easy targets of those looking for reasons why they can't find a "decent" job or why they can't afford a home.  

Worse, some of these people ARE objectionable...just like some of the rest of us...