I can think of only one reason that the Trudeau government held the opening ceremony quietly, without inviting the families of those being honoured, without media attention, without any sort of public observance.
There can be only one reason that the memorial will not be open to the public, and might only be open to veterans and their families, or interested groups, by appointment.
I haven't seen anyone else say it, but by celebrating the lives of those who died, and by honouring the service of all of the veterans in that war, Canada is acknowledging WITH PRIDE (hopefully) their contributions to a war that took place in a Muslim country, against Muslims.
This government would have difficulty publically celebrating those who fought in Afghanistan because it likely wouldn't go over well with the Muslims within their caucus and perhaps the Muslim community as a whole (although I can't speak with any authority on that).
Given the aggressive responses of Trudeau's Muslim ministers to anything that might seem vaguely critical or questioning of Islam, and their quick accusations of 'Islamophobia' or insensitivity, it's hard to imagine them being supportive of this memorial. What other reason could this government have for hiding a reminder of this war and those who served in it?
Tucked away in some secret place, where access can only be had by a certain few, maybe they're hoping that going forward, Canadians will forget all about Afghanistan and not cause offense to the Muslim community. Out of sight, out of mind, right?
canadianna
There can be only one reason that the memorial will not be open to the public, and might only be open to veterans and their families, or interested groups, by appointment.
I haven't seen anyone else say it, but by celebrating the lives of those who died, and by honouring the service of all of the veterans in that war, Canada is acknowledging WITH PRIDE (hopefully) their contributions to a war that took place in a Muslim country, against Muslims.
This government would have difficulty publically celebrating those who fought in Afghanistan because it likely wouldn't go over well with the Muslims within their caucus and perhaps the Muslim community as a whole (although I can't speak with any authority on that).
Given the aggressive responses of Trudeau's Muslim ministers to anything that might seem vaguely critical or questioning of Islam, and their quick accusations of 'Islamophobia' or insensitivity, it's hard to imagine them being supportive of this memorial. What other reason could this government have for hiding a reminder of this war and those who served in it?
Tucked away in some secret place, where access can only be had by a certain few, maybe they're hoping that going forward, Canadians will forget all about Afghanistan and not cause offense to the Muslim community. Out of sight, out of mind, right?
canadianna
