All are welcome

Dear Editor:

RE: Rainbow criticism, June 9. 

I read Diane Breukelman’s letter and wanted to offer a reply. 

If a six-year-old child asked me “why did they paint the steps (of the museum) in the colours of the rainbow,” I would say it’s because June is the time we celebrate how all of God’s children, regardless of colour, are welcome and included in everything we do. 

If children learn at a young age that inclusion makes Canada special, then we can all live in harmony, free from fear, harassment, and persecution. 

That’s what the rainbow means to me. I hope this is helpful.

Lynn Johnston,
Fergus