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I read recently, in disbelief, that a school in Sackville, N.S., had sent a letter to parents inviting them to the Remembrance Day ceremony at the school, but, if they were in the military, to wear civilian clothes.
The principal said that a few students came from war-torn countries and that the military uniform would be upsetting to them. So this school planned on insulting the very people that Remembrance Day honours.
It is precisely because of the sacrifices of our military that the kids from war-torn countries can be given a safe haven here in Canada. This is what the principal should be teaching all the kids in that school. Instead, they wanted any military parents to basically hide who they are.
Anyway, there was a happy ending. The principal rescinded the request and apologized. Apparently, the parents were outraged. Yay!
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ANNE STERN
(It may have been well intentioned, but anyone who has served in the Canadian military should be proud to wear that uniform.)
GRAPES FOR PM
We need Don Cherry as prime minister.
Seriously, we had a school in Middle Sackville telling military members not to wear their uniform to their Remembrance Day ceremony because it might scare some kids from war-torn countries. The school reversed its decision, sort of, by stating people could wear whatever they felt comfortable with.
New Canadians need to be taught about Remembrance Day and its significance. Add it to the curriculum in late October and early November. All those grief counsellors who rush in after a tragedy, put them to use helping these kids understand that a Canadian serviceman or woman in uniform is not like the monsters in uniform where they came from.
MARK BOYER
(There are many countries where Canadian military uniforms are always welcomed with open arms.)
Reacting to Liberals
I believe I’m allergic to politicians. Everytime I hear or read about Trudeau, Freeland or Guibeaut my sinuses get stuffed and eyes tear up. Never happens when I read about Poilevre though. What’s wrong with me?
Perry Huber
(Sounds like something an election can cure.)
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