Part Two

By: Barry B. Wright

For the first time since the end of the Second World War, and across the world, pluralism, reason, a progressive and humanitarian agenda, and internationalism – Independent values – are under threat. 

Canada rests on four pillars-peace, freedom, respect and cooperation. We have been proud of the fact that difficulties that divided others in this world have united Canada and the United States. Unfortunately, at this time in history, that has been turned on its head.

It must be remembered that friendship cannot be on any other terms than the terms of equality. Aggression in any form against neighbors will not and must not be rewarded. We must bloody the nose of those bullies.

Canada has never followed the road to empire but the more difficult path to peace. Peace through civil conversation that allows solution to include all voices to be heard in a collaborative manner.

Threats of annexation from our southern neighbor are not new to Canada. But neither is anti-Americanism now taking hold across our sovereign nation. Our focus to buy Canadian is at heights I do not remember ever seeing during my lifetime. Personally, I am hurt and angry at a Country I thought was my friend.

To watch what is happening to institutions in the United States instills a sense of fear of what might be awaiting us should we falter in our choice of leadership. The possibility of an oligarchy, dictatorship and a destabilized democracy does not bode well for anyone in this hemisphere.

Not all Americans have horns, but my fear is that the present American who sits at the helm within their government does. His actions have severely marred a lucrative and harmonious relationship, something at one time—in the most recent past—his government would have greatly deplored.

Canadians from coast-to coast–to coast are coming together to fight this unexpected foe. Canada will remain Canada!! At least ninety percent of Canadians are committed to keeping it so!!

Tough times may lie ahead but we have the mettle to survive it and win in the upcoming struggle.

And I can assure you, we shall win!!