Readers discuss the banishment of God from the Canadian military, academia's war on free speech, and more
Re: Canadian Armed Forces to chaplains — praying is too traumatic for soldiers — Josh DeHaas, Nov. 10
We know we have lost our freedom of speech and religion in Canada when the Chaplain General of the Canadian Armed Forces is so controlled by government guidelines that he directs military chaplains to not use religious words like God, Jesus, soul, eternal life and resurrection in Remembrance Day “remarks” because a real prayer might offend someone. Did he miss Jesus being crucified for offending those in authority?
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How offensive to say you are honouring those who gave their lives to defend our freedom of speech and religion, when the vast majority of those men were baptized Christians whose hope of eternal spiritual life in Jesus kept them going. They gave their lives for the right to offend and hopefully save non-believers — as did Jesus.
Freedom of speech is the right to say things some may find offensive; that’s how freedom and democracy work. This is woke totalitarianism.
Rev. John Gishler, Calgary
Re: Dead last in free speech rankings, Harvard gets reality check — J.D. Tuccille, Oct. 25
University students’ support for restricting speech they don’t agree with isn’t solely or primarily related to any specific goal or cause. It’s the intended outcome and the means to an end of the ideologues who have captured universities, particularly in the anglosphere of Canada, the U.K. and U.S.
Most students aren’t likely aware that the ideologues responsible for their education/indoctrination have broader goals in mind.
They view western society as irredeemably racist, exploitive, destructive and unworthy of their enlightened worldview, so it must be deconstructed then reconstructed from their perspective of how a just society operates. Proscribing certain speech is very important as it suppresses counter ideas and allows for preferred viewpoints to be endlessly reinforced. As many a totalitarian has understood, tell a lie enough times and it will be believed.
Gary Krieger, North York, Ont.
Re: The immoral lie behind calls for a ‘humanitarian pause’ in Gaza — Carson Jerema, Nov. 7
Imagine living in a dystopian world where by government decree every new residential building must have a communal “safe room.”
Imagine that every three or fours years, a hostile enemy on your borders lobs rockets into populated urban centres. Imagine an enemy that gleefully rejoices when they murder and torture the most innocent of people — babies and pensioners — in the most cruel and barbaric ways. Now imagine that this was happening to your daughters, babies, and grandmothers. And ask yourself, honestly now, how you would want and expect the military to respond?
Calls for a ceasefire are nothing less than an attempt to rescue the Hamas terrorists from the retribution they richly deserve. In all past wars the international community has forced Israel to accept a ceasefire so that Hamas could rebuild its murder tunnels and stockpile its weapons. This time Israel knows that it must finish Hamas for once and for all.
Brian Smith, Montreal
Re: The resurrection of David Cameron — Colby Cosh, Nov. 15
The old adage “eyes on your own work” is often forgotten in politics. Public figures are no strangers to borrowing ideas from one another. Perhaps that habit is destined to be repeated once more.
Will the Canada’s prime minister take a cue from his contemporary across the pond? British PM Rishi Sunak’s choice to appoint faithful party stalwart former prime minister David Cameron as foreign secretary without a seat in the Commons may give Justin Trudeau an idea.
Mark Carney’s entry into government is heavily speculated by pundits; many say it is a matter of when and not if. But Mona Fortier recently said it is not her seat Carney would fill. If the Liberals wish to add the former Bank of Canada governor to their ranks, then perhaps they should take inspiration from Sunak’s move and appoint him. There is no shortage of seats in the Senate after all.
Ian McKenzie, Ottawa
Re: Ontario to ban unpaid restaurant trial shifts; Labour reforms — Allison Jones, Nov. 15
I’ve seen firsthand the unfair impact of “dine-and-dash” practices on workers like my roommates, students barely making ends meet. They’ve shouldered the cost of such thefts; a burden no part-time job should demand.
Ontario’s move to ban such wage deductions is a step in the right direction, but it’s only scratching the surface. While it alleviates some immediate financial strain, it doesn’t address the broader vulnerabilities in the hospitality sector. More robust protections and enforcement are needed to ensure these changes aren’t just temporary Band-Aids. It’s time we shift from temporary fixes to lasting solutions, ensuring that no worker’s livelihood is left at the mercy of a diner’s conscience.
Mubariz Maqsood, Hamilton, Ont.
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