There is currently a shortage of national symbols and ideals Canadians can call on to foster a feeling of belonging and a sense that they are part of an entity that is bigger than themselves. Our national identity is rarely mentioned these days and it is sort of a shame because it is the supererogatory symbols and notions of identity that help hold our nation together.
I think that it is important that we as Canadians can all point to our flag and say, “Hey look. A symbol that represents ALL of us here in Canada”. Fostering the notions of Peace, Order, and Good Government are qualities most Canadians can get behind.
It is also why I think that Public Institutions in Canada should only fly the Canadian Flag – because none other is necessary.
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July 24, 2023 at 6:34 am
lungta mtn
Our town did all of pride month in the red and white. Nary a rainbow. Redneck inventiveness sometimes for the win.
The Canadian flag as it flys is hardly without contention tho. It is Liberal PM L B Pearson choice of red and white controversially not including blue conservative side bands for sea to sea. Kept us of Vietnam tho.
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July 24, 2023 at 6:35 am
lungta mtn
* out of Vietnam…out of *
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