"it is an indication that Canadians might finally be taking reconciliation seriously if we consider removing John A. Macdonald's name from schools and Hector-Louis Langevin's name from government buildings."

On the 200th anniversary of John A. Macdonald's birth and the 150th anniversary of Canada is a good time to appreciate the vision and sacrifice of Canadians who made this beautiful nation possible. Unlike some that are quick to demand their rights without consideration of responsibilities, many Canadians are actually mindful of the great sacrifices and vision of those who have gone before us. Canada has welcomed people from around the world offering a chance at a better life. Most of those people in turn contributed to this society of civility, tolerance and pragmatism. Generations have passed on a better county to succeeding generations. Canadians fought valiantly and paid dearly for a better world.

It behooves citizens to ponder the miracle that is Canada, not embrace myopia.