No respect for veterans
How can any business dare to organize a “Remembrance Day Salsa Dance” on November the 10th?
How low can a Canadian business stoop to sell its product? You are based on Canadian soil, you enjoy the privileges this great country has to offer you, and what do you do? You dare tarnish the memory of those who died for this country with a vulgar dance? This is just offside and I swear I will never set foot in that establishment again! Shame on you!
–Anonymous
The cenotaph ceremony was solemn and reverent as it should be. However, when the regiments marched afterwards, they were guarded by the Vancouver Police carrying assault rifles! It was very scary to witness, and can only serve to instill fear and paranoia in our free society.
–Mally
Don’t get your laces tied in a knot
Re: “You can take your shoes off,” Vancouver Shakedown, Nov. 12, 2015
As a born and bred Vancouverite (my family moved to the coast over a half century ago), we have always taken off our shoes. That is our custom and many of my friends practice this custom.
This article assumes that there is only one culture in Vancouver and that would overlook the fact that there are many different cultures residing quite nicely in this rainy city of ours. Different cultures have different view of hygiene. Some are quite stringent and others quite relaxed. Being a culturally competent Vancouverite, I do my best to behave appropriately whenever I am a host or guest. If someone is generous enough to have me over for dinner at their home, I will try to abide by their cultural practices and not try to shame them for not being like me. And sorry to ruin your outfit, but I invited you over because I thought you were interesting not because I think you look good in boots.
–Naomi Linklater
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