An easy to get rid of burr in Quebec's butt that I think is justified. We pay millions to what adds up to loafing.
Monarchy 'single greatest wedge' between French, English Canada - The Hill Times - Newspaper Online.
The Hill Times, August 17th, 2009
LETTERS
Monarchy 'single greatest wedge' between French, English Canada
Re: "Canadians oppose monarchy, but don't have clear constitutional alternative to the Queen," (The Hill Times, July 20, 2009).
Sheila Copps' affirmation that Canada is stable because it is a constitutional monarchy is incredible. Was she in some trance in front of a mirror during the 1995 Quebec referendum? The monarchy is the single greatest wedge between French and English Canada, a constant reminder that an invasion that occurred 250 years ago would justify the continued marginalisation, assimilation, and exploitation of the conquered peoples' descendants for many generations.
This "dominant group" mentality is hardly a way to keep a country united. A grand republican project would be a unifying project in which all Canadians could proudly participate, shaking the shackles of medieval feudalism and its racism, sexism and elitism, all cleverly masked by the effective propaganda of titles, awards, pomp and traditions.
Had Ms. Copps spent less time browsing the monarchist leagues' website and more time pondering the Emerald Isle, she would have noted that its southern republic is far more stable than its troubled monarchist north, with the nation as a whole still divided by the same forces that keep Canada unstable. I'm sure Ms. Copps isn't willing to bet that Ms. Windsor will be setting foot in Québec in 2010 during one of the very rare occasions that she actually shows up for work as our head of state.
Pierre Vincent
Edmonton, Alta.
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Monarchy 'single greatest wedge' between French, English Canada - The Hill Times - Newspaper Online.
The Hill Times, August 17th, 2009
LETTERS
Monarchy 'single greatest wedge' between French, English Canada
Re: "Canadians oppose monarchy, but don't have clear constitutional alternative to the Queen," (The Hill Times, July 20, 2009).
Sheila Copps' affirmation that Canada is stable because it is a constitutional monarchy is incredible. Was she in some trance in front of a mirror during the 1995 Quebec referendum? The monarchy is the single greatest wedge between French and English Canada, a constant reminder that an invasion that occurred 250 years ago would justify the continued marginalisation, assimilation, and exploitation of the conquered peoples' descendants for many generations.
This "dominant group" mentality is hardly a way to keep a country united. A grand republican project would be a unifying project in which all Canadians could proudly participate, shaking the shackles of medieval feudalism and its racism, sexism and elitism, all cleverly masked by the effective propaganda of titles, awards, pomp and traditions.
Had Ms. Copps spent less time browsing the monarchist leagues' website and more time pondering the Emerald Isle, she would have noted that its southern republic is far more stable than its troubled monarchist north, with the nation as a whole still divided by the same forces that keep Canada unstable. I'm sure Ms. Copps isn't willing to bet that Ms. Windsor will be setting foot in Québec in 2010 during one of the very rare occasions that she actually shows up for work as our head of state.
Pierre Vincent
Edmonton, Alta.
© Copyright 2009 Hill Times Publishing Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Privacy Policy