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On our cruise we met a lot of Americans. No one discussed American politics. It's always a good thing to keep politics to yourself.
I read this piece on Twitter and thought it was so good, I would share it. I am happy and proud I'm Canadian!
I live in a nation with a public broadcaster-radio/tv called the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It serves as a voice for our culture, news, people's voices, it has been undermined/underfunded in the hopes it'll be destroyed so private $ can dictate what we see/hear.
I have the right to peaceful protest, I fly my nation's flag with pride, I do not use it to promote hate, vulgar smears against my Prime Minister, nor join hate groups to undermine democracy or attempt to overthrow my duly elected government.
I am NOT nice, I am not a doormat, I do attempt to be kind, respectful and stand up for my rights and those of my fellow Canadians. We fought in wars but we are not war mongers, we stand for peace. We led the way to end landmines to protect innocents. We're inventors, progressive thinkers, looking to improve lives, not simply make a buck off other people. We love our environment more than money. We're rich in compassion and we don't idolize the American way, that's why we choose Confederation.
We don't need guns to shop for groceries, We are multicultural, not a melting pot. We enjoy all cultures' expressions of art/food/traditions even those we do not agree with. We know we have a dark history via colonialism. We regret what we didn't learn in school and are attempting to make the future better. We built a society on sharing, mutual respect, acceptance, we know Confederation is our strength, we don't like division-it hurts.
Catherine Whelan Costen
