Dear Editor:
An open letter to Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong.
I am writing to you today to make my voice heard about this untenable trade war beginning with our American friends. I implore you to support all and any restrictions to the U.S., including stopping the flow of oil, gas and electricity to our southern neighbours.
To my American friends: Canadians are very respectful of other people, especially when another country’s anthem is concerned. For the first time in a very long time, however, Canadians in Ottawa on Saturday night booed the U.S. national anthem. Unheard of disrespect! But, that’s how you know Canadians are angry. Really angry.
Typically known as passive peacemakers, when Canadians face a country’s aggressive actions, it unifies us with a fiery intensity. The Americans will be surprised at what our unified patriotism can lead to.
The 79 million Americans that voted for their president get what they deserve. However, the one billion people on Earth affected by your election decision are now dragged into your inability to understand what your vote for the Republican candidate meant. Thanks a lot!
Welcome to your new reality of more inflation, and all Canadians becoming a painful sword in your side. We are sorry, but your president started this unnecessary trade war. Don’t forget the War of 1812.
Again, we are truly sorry for this required retaliation, please return to being the good neighbors we know you to be. Your good friends, the Canadian citizens.
Michael Balfoort,
Elora