In Canada you're free to speak as long as you tow the politically correct multicultural party line.
Inquisitive Foreigner: "Excuse me, sir. May I ask why you have that long heavy rope tied to your waist?"
Oppressed Canadian: "Why yes. I happen to be towing the politically correct multicultural party line."
IF: "Umm, I think you've got your idiom wrong."
OC: "What do you mean?"
IF: "The correct phrase is 'Toe the line' -- which is meant to be taken figuratively and should evoke an image of people standing in unison, all with their toes behind a line painted on the ground."
OC: "You mean I can untie this blasted thing from my waist?!"
IF: "By all means."
OC: "Great! Now, where's this line you're telling me about?"
IF: **facepalm**
