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Originally Posted by edslunch
That's not what I meant at all. I have a great deal of respect for members of the Armed Forces. But to me the Support our Troops movement was a product of our military being at war and was a way to show support for the troops even for those who don't support the mission. That time has come and gone, hopefully for a good long while, and we're not a fundamentally militaristic society like our southern neighbours, so I don't see the need to specifcally call out the military for support - why not support our firefighters, support our teachers, etc.?
Just my opinion, and again no disrespect intended towards members of the armed forces.
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I actually understand where you are coming from now. I think to an extent you are correct, Canada is not a militaristic society. We do not go around parading the might of our navy, army and overall gun-wielding yahoo-ness. We tend to be more humble and serve as needed (despite our current government wanting to be portrayed as some mighty nation (full disclosure, I voted for a C candidate in 2011 who was the best for my riding)). And yes, I do as a person think that the contributions by the lunch-bucket people of this country are just as important to our identity.
But I think we still need a way to honour those that fell fighting not for political gain but for keeping freedom and asserting human rights. We need not do this in glory or idolization, but in reverence.
Okay, now back on topic. AB government suggestions: about as no good as the city the legislature sits in.