The courage of conviction
It takes courage of conviction to attempt to change an Act of Parliament or the policies of government departments in Canada. There are a number of Canadians who are opposed to the monarchy and any display of allegiance to the Crown is abhorrent. There are many who are monarchists and supporters of all that relates to the Crown.
As a young man of sixteen years of age, an army recruit swore allegiance to the Crown. Later in his career he achieved the rank of Captain and found himself no longer a believer in displaying loyalty to the monarch. As an example he found no reason to salute the queen at such an event like a mess dinner when a salute is required when the anthem “God save the Queen” is played.
There are Canadians who are loyal to the Canadian military and country but have little desire to serve under the Crown. During the two World Wars Canadian personnel served with dignity and many Canadian personnel either died or returned as wounded. They served for “King and Country” which was understandable. But today Canada has its own constitution and many believe that Canada should be an independent and free nation without any subservience to a “foreign” monarch.
My personal view is that Canada will achieve a status of independence within twenty years. Why? Simply, Canadians are loyal to Canada. Is there a need to have a Queen?
Absolutely not! Within twenty years the majority of Canadians will be second and third generation descendents of immigrants. Those immigrants did not come to Canada because there was a sovereign living in England. They came because Canada offered a land where a person could improve their lot in life in a democratic nation. As well, the question of which “God” is to save the Queen? Religion will come into the picture and many Canadians will want their religious beliefs respected.
I wish the Canadian Captain the best in his law suit which is against the top military person and the Canadian Government. It takes courage to stand up against the system. One thing is almost absolutely sure is that he will never be promoted again; his career will come to a stand still. Yet, he will be saluted by those Canadians who want the Queen’s representative to simply leave town.
As a young man of sixteen years of age, an army recruit swore allegiance to the Crown. Later in his career he achieved the rank of Captain and found himself no longer a believer in displaying loyalty to the monarch. As an example he found no reason to salute the queen at such an event like a mess dinner when a salute is required when the anthem “God save the Queen” is played.
There are Canadians who are loyal to the Canadian military and country but have little desire to serve under the Crown. During the two World Wars Canadian personnel served with dignity and many Canadian personnel either died or returned as wounded. They served for “King and Country” which was understandable. But today Canada has its own constitution and many believe that Canada should be an independent and free nation without any subservience to a “foreign” monarch.
My personal view is that Canada will achieve a status of independence within twenty years. Why? Simply, Canadians are loyal to Canada. Is there a need to have a Queen?
Absolutely not! Within twenty years the majority of Canadians will be second and third generation descendents of immigrants. Those immigrants did not come to Canada because there was a sovereign living in England. They came because Canada offered a land where a person could improve their lot in life in a democratic nation. As well, the question of which “God” is to save the Queen? Religion will come into the picture and many Canadians will want their religious beliefs respected.
I wish the Canadian Captain the best in his law suit which is against the top military person and the Canadian Government. It takes courage to stand up against the system. One thing is almost absolutely sure is that he will never be promoted again; his career will come to a stand still. Yet, he will be saluted by those Canadians who want the Queen’s representative to simply leave town.
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