I am writing this letter in response to the Minto Pride committee’s endeavour to raise Pride banners and place Pride flags at various stations in Palmerston for the months of May to September.
I initially want to be very clear that my objection of these endeavours does not stem from any homophobic view. On the contrary, I agree the LGBTQ’s right to celebrate in June is keeping with the democratic society we live by.
What I do not agree with, as mentioned above, is the LGBTQ’s bid to monopolize our fair towns’ downtown for four months.
I cite other causes that have those months to draw attention to their causes. May is Breast Care Awareness and National Alliance on Mental Illness month. July is known as Family Reunion month. August is National Immunization and Don’t Be a Bully month. September is known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness and World Alzheimer’s Disease month. This list is certainly not exhaustive.
All I want is fairness to be exhibited in our fair town of Palmerston.
Heather Winn,
Palmerston
*Editor’s note: Minto council has approved the hanging of Pride banners on light standards leading into Harriston and Clifford, as well as Palmerston. There will be four Pride banners in each downtown (two at each entrance). Other seasonal banners will hang on the remaining poles.