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Time to take a stand(rally in Canada)
Toronto Sun ^
| 4/3/2003
| Editorial
Posted on 04/03/2003 5:16:44 AM PST by hobson
They're calling it the Rally for America, but to our way of thinking it's a rally for Canadians.
For Canadians who are fed up with seeing the flag of our closest ally and neighbour burned.
For Canadians who are appalled at hearing the national anthem of the United States booed.
For Canadians who are furious our prime minister hasn't spoken out against the smug anti-Americanism spewing from his front and back benches like a cancer.
Tomorrow at noon at Nathan Phillips Square, Canadians who feel this way are going to get the chance to have their voices heard.
Organizers of the "Rally for America" are asking people to "join us for a peaceful rally to show that we love, respect and support our friends, neighbours and allies." For more information about this event - to be hosted by CFRB's Ted Woloshyn - go to www.friendsofamerica.ca.
There'll be lots of well-known guests, but among the most special will be Cindy Barkway - the Canadian "9/11 widow" who lost her husband, Dave, in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers 18 months ago. Her recent letter to the Sunday Sun about the warmth she received from the Americans - including U.S. President George Bush when she visited New York on the first anniversary of Sept. 11 last year - touched the hearts of countless Sun readers.
The rally's organizers, including Toronto real estate developer Richard Diamond, stress this isn't a "pro-war" rally, but a rally to show Canadians value their deep friendship with the U.S.
We say it's about time, if e-mails from thousands of our own readers are any indication.
* Yesterday, Dawna Edmonson, a dual citizen, took out a full-page ad in the Sun - an "Open Letter to Jean Chretien" which began "Shame on you." By the afternoon she was responding to 700 e-mails - all but a dozen positive. Reach her at dawnaedmonson@aol.com.
* As our own John Downing notes, you can e-mail a message of support to George Bush at president@whitehouse.gov or phone the White House comment line at 202-456-1111. If you want to let our PM know your views, e-mail to pm@pm.gc.ca or fax to 1-613-941-6900.
* Finally, for inspiration, read the famous declaration of support for our American neighbours by the late Gordon Sinclair, first broadcast on CFRB in 1973. You'll find it on page 16.
Canada, it's time we showed our true colours.
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Canada
KEYWORDS: april4rallies; canada; iraqifreedom; supportourtroops; thankyoucanada
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To: hobson
![](http://graphics.boston.com/images/daily/07/cherry.jpg)
A REAL CANADIAN
![](http://www.saskabush.com/2002/04-03/images/pic-chretien-war.jpg)
FRENCH
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posted on
04/03/2003 8:01:57 AM PST
by
Timesink
(When was the last time YOU remembered we're on Code Orange?)
To: Timesink
Interesting article that the CBC (Our gov't controlled Liberal propaganda network) would dearly love to fire Don Cherry for his support, but they can't because the country would go completely insane.
He's a hockey icon, and as you all know, we love our hockey, and we love Don. The man probably has more clout than anyone in the country when it comes to public opinion.
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posted on
04/03/2003 8:13:05 AM PST
by
IvanT
To: coteblanche
(((Ping)))
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posted on
04/03/2003 9:52:14 AM PST
by
SAMWolf
(French Conflict Resolution - Surrender as fast and as soon as you can)
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To: hobson
Re: the headline. Actually, it's rather past time to take a stand, but we do appreciate the sentiment anyway.
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posted on
04/03/2003 10:42:12 AM PST
by
HHFi
To: blackdog
This is the BEST site on the Internet - no question!
Just a few minutes ago I posted a request for information on full-page ads being sponsored in Alberta in support of the US, as my neighbor and I both want to contribute. Then I read your post above. Thank you!
I'm hoping you can put me in touch with that other Alberta person who is collecting donations. I'll freepmail you my e-mail address and wait for your response.
To: hobson
Hmmmm. 1973... Is this the last time a Canadian in a position of influence had something supportive to say?
"* Finally, for inspiration, read the famous declaration of support for our American neighbours by the late Gordon Sinclair, first broadcast on CFRB in 1973. You'll find it on page 16."
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posted on
04/03/2003 12:58:14 PM PST
by
elenchus
To: HHFi
Re: the headline. Actually, it's rather past time to take a stand, but we do appreciate the sentiment anyway. Why slag citizen's of Canada? Our government evidently in not fit for power. It happens, we're going to change that, and this issue brought it to light. Now we are going to do something aboot it.
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posted on
04/03/2003 1:01:48 PM PST
by
IvanT
To: elenchus
Hmmmm. 1973... Is this the last time a Canadian in a position of influence had something supportive to say? 1991 - Gulf war - Brian Mulroney....
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posted on
04/03/2003 1:02:25 PM PST
by
IvanT
To: elenchus
Actually, a Canadian of influence had something to say about our Friends in the U.S. just the other day. Check out www.cfra.com and click on the American Flag, or go directly to www.cfra.com/audio/lowell_usa_part2.mp3.
BTW, our rally in Ottawa last Sat. was great.(Look for pics. under 'canadian rally' title) Hope to see the Toronto rally be even bigger.
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posted on
04/03/2003 1:29:13 PM PST
by
fanfan
("Great spirits often encounter violent opposition from mediocre minds." A. Einstein.)
To: IvanT
I'd LOVE to be there too Ivan. B.C. is just a little too far away!! We HATE the Cretin tho and he gets no votes outta here. We have have been sending Werner Schmidt from the Canadian Alliance from the Kelowna area for many years!! I don't see that changing. What I do hope to see change is a DRAMATIC HEART CHANGE in ONTARIO. STOP VOTING IN FEDERAL LIBERALS. Our voting system is so corrupt that 4 decades of Quebec born Liberals have ruled this Country with a majority party but only about 37% of the vote!! That's JUST WRONG.
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posted on
04/03/2003 1:38:43 PM PST
by
Canadian Outrage
(All us Western Canuks belong South)
To: Mad Dawgg
11. We spent all our dough disarming our own citizens.
Tch Tch. Too bad, so sad......
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posted on
04/03/2003 4:45:24 PM PST
by
rockrr
To: rockrr
Wrong!!!
THEY spent all our dough.
To all Freepers...
Keep up the good fight
We are all behind you and the boys in Iraq
(Regardless of what our wishy-washy people in Ottawa say)
And we are just beginning to show our true colors....
Red, White, and Blue
Not yellow!
To: hawkaw
Anyone who is paying attention deeply values the contributions of those brave Canadian men and women who are out there doing good work even as Cretin stabs them in the back at home. I've been deeply moved by the vocal grassroots support from our Canadian friends, especially over the past few weeks. Anyone here blaming all of Canada for the Cretin is forgetting our very own klintoon.
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posted on
04/03/2003 9:24:26 PM PST
by
ellery
To: ellery
Thanks for those kind words.
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posted on
04/04/2003 5:11:35 AM PST
by
hawkaw
To: Alberta Pride; All
I look forward to the day when Canada again acts like a friend the the United States. Take back your country from these Leftists.
Maybe the best thing that could happen would be a Quebec split. It appears to be separate countries anyway.
Good luck with the Rally, looking forward to pictures.
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posted on
04/04/2003 5:28:35 AM PST
by
RobFromGa
(Real Americans Support our Troops 100%)
To: blackdog
Love it! Thanks for relating that story for our benefit here on FR!
To: coteblanche
HAHAHAHA! Great flag pole!!!! ;-)
To: hawkaw
Thank YOU and many of your countrymen and women for being a staunch friend against the anti-American tide!
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posted on
04/04/2003 11:55:22 AM PST
by
ellery
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