I love Canada Day, but then I am biased because we also share a birthday! Beyond that though, I love this country I share with so many wonderful, diverse and amazing people who call it home. However strong and beautiful Canada is though, it was marred by the decision to allow same-sex marriage which is a direct mockery of the basis on which our country stands, that of strong families and the sanctity of marriage. That decision was not based on a free vote by our government, but rather by coersion on the part of the leading governing bodies. Something as important as this decision should not only be based on a free vote, but should be based on a public vote by all who live here.
Beyond the fallicies of our government however, I wanted to end on this note. Our national anthem, which I have learned and sang in front of assemblies in both official languages, is a wonderful song. It took our leaders far longer to decide on it's wording than for them to allow the sorrowful same-sex marriage bill.
More importantly, did you know it is a prayer to God? Indeed! Let us continue to pray that same song/anthem/prayer that our country may move towards a stronger, more enlightened, future.
O Canada!
Our home and native land!
True patriot love in all thy sons command.With glowing hearts we see thee rise,
The True North strong and free!From far and wide,
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.God keep our land glorious and free!
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
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