Editor:
Re: Colourful community, Aug. 1.
I write this letter with some trepidation in that I am a Canadian and all residents in Canada are subject to this law: Canadian Criminal Code explicitly forbids committing hate propaganda against ‘sexual orientation,’ ‘gender identity,’ or ‘gender expression.’
Perhaps this goes against the ‘gag’ law. But here goes anyway.
I have lived in White Rock since November 1992. I love this city and have enjoyed the many years my husband and I have lived here. People come from many other cities and many countries. They enjoy the beautiful scenery, being able to look across Semiahamoo Bay and see the Peach Arch Border Crossing and walk the pier.
As far as I know, no one was demanding a pride crosswalk nor a pride flag. No one felt insulted or uneasy, as far as I could tell.
Last week, as I walked from my condominium to the pier, I noticed the rainbow painted sidewalk. On my way home, I noticed the pride flag flying high over city hall.
I went in to talk to them about how this all came about but everyone was in a meeting. No surprise there.
Why do we have to constantly be reminded of “sexual actions” by others?
Let me be clear, I don’t want to be reminded about heterosexual actions shoved down my throat. It is private. Don’t tell me about it. And I will never ask you about it.
I don’t want to be reminded about a man who has 10 wives and has sex with all of them. And I don’t want to be reminded of others having sex in any way. Enough about how you do it. No one really wants to know.
Did you notice I didn’t mention ‘same sex’? I am too scared. I don’t want the thought police to come to my door.
Here is an idea. If crosswalks are going to be painted in White Rock, I would support others having their crosswalk as well.
Why do we not have a crosswalk for the veterans who came from White Rock and fought in the First and Second World Wars? Why don’t we have a crosswalk for the RCMP and firefighters who have been in White Rock for years.
Why do we not have a crosswalk for the doctors and nurses who care for our citizens from the beginning of life until the end of life at the Peach Arch Hospital?
Why do we not have a crosswalk dedicated to teachers who come from White Rock and educate your children from kindergarten to the completion of high school?
Let us truly be inclusive.
Rita Enns, White Rock