I was greatly surprised by the volume and intensity of the letters aimed at Diane Breukelman for her comments (Rainbow criticism, June 9) concerning rainbow colours, flags, etc.
One letter said that Breukelman was disgusted to look at a rainbow flag, which she did not say in her letter. The word homophobe and fanatic are used in another. One more letter calls her intolerant and uncaring. All this without actually talking to her personally.
I have read her letter numerous times and what I see is her concern for a possible deeper symbolic meaning of the rainbow that conflicts with her understanding and belief in the Judeo/Christian principles.
A letter also suggests Breukelman is confused or misunderstands what being a Christian is as it “saddens me that the writer uses Christianity as a justification for her comments.” I find it ironic that to be inclusive, one must exclude their ideas or beliefs if it conflicts with the current or past ideologies.
I may not like what she said or how she expressed herself, but by the reaction of some, you would think that Breukelman spewed hate and intolerance. So much for the love and caring extended to someone who you disagree with, whatever the subject.
Michael Thorp,
Mount Forest