Happy Canada Day

[McMurdo]

Thank you for the sentiment Frank, this Canada Day is unlike any I've experienced it has been rather more reflective and sombre, though there were fireworks late into the night in my neighbourhood, we did not take them in. This is all because recently there have several unmarked graves found on the grounds of residential schools. Late last month, 215 Indigenous children's remains were found at Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC, while as many as 751 unmarked graves were discovered at Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan last week. The search continues who knows how many unmarked graves will be found when all is said and done.

[Ninehostages]

Yes, it is legitimately a year of mourning. That is the sort of thing that sets Canada apart and makes it a special country to celebrate. This year we are witnessing these terrible crimes that were done in the name of our country but I urge you not to self-flagellate forever. Next year, we should celebrate the mountain of good stuff that is Canada.

[McMurdo]

I agree, please do not get me wrong, I love Canada and I proud to be a Canadian. My Dad and Grandfather left Scotland in 1953, my Grandfather asked my Dad where he wanted to go Canada or Australia? Nothing against Australia but I'm glad he chose Canada. Even this year I think we have much to celebrate, though with the pandemic and the residential schools it's harder to find things to be happy about. I do think that we will weather the storm so to speak and hopefully be a better nation for it on the other end of this tragedy.

[Ninehostages]

I agree, please do not get me wrong, I love Canada and I proud to be a Canadian. My Dad and Grandfather left Scotland in 1953, my Grandfather asked my Dad where he wanted to go Canada or Australia? Nothing against Australia but I'm glad he chose Canada. Even this year I think we have much to celebrate, though with the pandemic and the residential schools it's harder to find things to be happy about. I do think that we will weather the storm so to speak and hopefully be a better nation for it on the other end of this tragedy.

Australia has the identical demons to deal with, herself. So do the United States and probably New Zealand, as well. I have faith that the Commonwealth countries will do the "right" things, eventually.

[McMurdo]

Australia has the identical demons to deal with, herself. So do the United States and probably New Zealand, as well. I have faith that the Commonwealth countries will do the "right" things, eventually.

Again I agree completely. As an aside, there is something special about living in a Commonwealth Country, that is the big reason my Grandfather had the two destinations in mind.

[Highland Logan]

Thank you for the sentiment Frank, this Canada Day is unlike any I've experienced it has been rather more reflective and sombre, though there were fireworks late into the night in my neighbourhood, we did not take them in. This is all because recently there have several unmarked graves found on the grounds of residential schools. Late last month, 215 Indigenous children's remains were found at Kamloops Indian Residential School in BC, while as many as 751 unmarked graves were discovered at Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan last week. The search continues who knows how many unmarked graves will be found when all is said and done.

Thanks for the comments Glenn. I avoided this for the fact that there is alot of politics wrapped up in this. From a civic virtue, point of view, I wanted to do nothing more than wish a happy Canada Day.

Frank

[McMurdo]

Thanks for the comments Glenn. I avoided this for the fact that there is alot of politics wrapped up in this. From a civic virtue, point of view, I wanted to do nothing more than wish a happy Canada Day.

Frank

I appreciate the sentiment, but I wanted to bring some context to this years Canada Day.

[Highland Logan]

I appreciate the sentiment, but I wanted to bring some context to this years Canada Day.

This is why politics is verboten on the forum. One persons context, is not the same as another. Context is dependent on what two different people have seen of the facts and evidence; what has been reported, and how those reports have been phrased. Due to the verboten nature of the politics here, it makes the back and forth limited or impossible. Which is why it's best left off the board.

I'm sure we can all agree on that, at least.

Frank

[ThistleDown]

Yes, I'm sure we all can, Frank.

You simply wished Canadians a Happy Canada Day, July 1. The vast majority of Canadians did, I am sure, celebrate quietly (the Canadian Way) their 'new' or 'old' citizenship, and what that means to them.

The side-track was really by Canadians expressing their thoughts on what this past year has meant to them, personally; Canadians deal with history and its realities on their way to becoming better than they are -- it seems to be in their culture -- don't you agree?

And from there the thread moved into the weather in Western North America. These threads often evolve from wishes to concern.

So here, Frank, in the closing hours of July 4, I hope you had a super, celebratory, reflective July 1 (what I still call Dominion Day, probably due to dual citizenry) and that our American cousins had an equally super, celebratory and reflective July 4 (what they call Revolution Day and I call Civil War Number One) .

[Highland Logan]

Yes, I'm sure we all can, Frank.

You simply wished Canadians a Happy Canada Day, July 1. The vast majority of Canadians did, I am sure, celebrate quietly (the Canadian Way) their 'new' or 'old' citizenship, and what that means to them.

The side-track was really by Canadians expressing their thoughts on what this past year has meant to them, personally; Canadians deal with history and its realities on their way to becoming better than they are -- it seems to be in their culture -- don't you agree?

And from there the thread moved into the weather in Western North America. These threads often evolve from wishes to concern.

So here, Frank, in the closing hours of July 4, I hope you had a super, celebratory, reflective July 1 (what I still call Dominion Day, probably due to dual citizenry) and that our American cousins had an equally super, celebratory and reflective July 4 (what they call Revolution Day and I call Civil War Number One) .

Well TD, as a forum moderator representing xmarks, and the correct opinion is to highlight concerns; the reason I felt it prudent to mention a happy Canada Day, as there have been many Church's burned due to arson, along with statues of past and the current monarch being toppled.

I'm sure as a moderator, you can agree that it's sometimes best for threads to stay on topic. In today's climate all side streets can lead to politics, so it's best to stay on the main road.

Frank