Good for you, Martha Wickett, for telling it like it is (was). (Less Whitewash, Please – Salmon Arm Observer – Jan. 14).
I agree, years are only years, even in celebrating our birthdays and anniversaries. What really matters is what was accomplished during those years by our leaders and governments. It is so true – what we should care about is “living in a country and a world whose people and their governments strive for justice and equality for all.”
The history of Canada bears witness to the fact that in its relatively brief history (roughly 150 years), Canada’s government policy record is riddled with injustice and inequality for all, especially among minority groups, (e.g. Native peoples, Chinese, Japanese and a horrendous immigration policy against the Jews – to name a few).
It seems that greed and self interest prevail, right up to the present time.
It is ironic that John A. Macdonald and Tommy Douglas were born in the same city in Scotland. Their policies of justice and equality for all are miles and miles apart.
We can do better. We must do better. Like the song says, “When will we ever learn?”
William Kiesman
