Readers weigh in on the burning of our flag, an economist's proposal to hike home taxes, the legacy of Robert Fulford, and more in letters to the editor

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Re: Trudeau fiddles as Canadian flags burn — Michael Higgins, Oct. 9; and First, they came for the Jews. Now, they’re coming for the Canadian flag — Avi Benlolo, Oct. 11

Justin Trudeau and the Liberals are relentless in telling Canadians that diversity is one of Canada’s strengths. When protesters gather on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery and chant “Death to Canada,” it is pretty clear that “diversity is our strength” is a slogan at best and pure disinformation at worst.

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Trudeau should stop his silly sloganeering and take action to bring Canadians together in support of our country. Unfortunately, he and his government use race, gender, language, culture and geography to create division for crass political purposes while Canada, as a country, suffers as a result.

Paul Clarry, Aurora, Ont.

I’m wondering if Avi Benlolo could clarify who he was referring to when he declared: “You were silent. You refused to speak.” Was he speaking about the majority of mainstream Canadians who have been just as horrified and dismayed as the Jewish community by the antics of belligerent, noisy, destructive and hateful mobs? Or is he blaming the members of the federal and provincial governments who have no moral backbone to quash these despicable displays of intolerance?

If the populace is blamed for standing by helplessly, I would counter that we have collectively been sidelined by the political classes who refuse to let us go to the polls to oust this corrupt and incompetent Parliament. The politicians of all stripes are willing to maintain the abysmal status quo at all costs in order to save their jobs and their fat pensions. This mob activity happening on our streets everywhere should be sufficient reason to bring about the downfall of this government.

Glynis Van Steen, Burlington, Ont.

Re: Robert Fulford, renowned journalist and longtime National Post columnist, dead at 92 — Joseph Brean, Oct. 15

Robert Fulford had a unique voice and profound insights that shaped Canadian cultural discourse for decades.

Despite his status as a cultural luminary, Fulford maintained a sense of humility rooted in his Canadian identity. This perspective allowed him to approach global events and personalities with a distinctly Canadian lens, resonating with readers across the country. His writing cultivated a uniquely Canadian point of view on life, arts and culture that managed to be both locally grounded and universally relevant.

Fulford’s journey as a self-educated public intellectual who became one of Canada’s preeminent reliable cultural narrators to his readers serves as an inspiration to many. His ability to bring gravitas and well-informed cultural context to contemporary events, while maintaining a keen interest in the ever-evolving landscape of human expression, made him a unique and valuable voice in Canadian journalism.

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