‘Nothing to hide’

Dear Editor:

RE: Rainbow criticism, June 9.

Diane Breukelman bemoans the brightly-coloured displays of rainbows that dot our community and questions their necessity. It’s therefore ironic that her letter denouncing the practice instead underscores exactly why such displays are needed.

The act of raising those flags, painting those steps or putting up those signs is one of love, compassion, welcome, friendship, inclusivity and understanding. For many, it’s also an act of Pride.

Breukelman is not alone in her thoughts, and it is for this reason that making welcome spaces obvious to all is so important.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if children could ask the questions she lists and be told the answers matter-of-factly and without prejudice? A wise frog once sang, “rainbows have nothing to hide...”

Elysia DeLaurentis, Elora