‘Thrilled’ with flags

Dear Editor:

RE: Rainbow criticism, June 9.

I’m actually thrilled to see the steps at the Wellington County Museum and Archives painted in a rainbow. I’m thrilled to see flags flying about town.

Because then I know the places displaying the flag or painting their stairs are welcoming, safe spaces for my child to frequent. That she won’t face hatred from the owners.

You want to know what you tell children? You tell them the rainbow is celebrating love. All love. How is celebrating love leading children astray?

If my business had a storefront I’d be flying that rainbow flag loud and proud - in celebration of love - which my business deals with on a daily basis. I have both wisdom and clear-headed thinking. And both tell me that we have a long way to go so that the 2SLGBTQIA+ community is able to be themselves and feel safe, no matter where they go.

And if a few rainbow flags and some rainbow steps help that process along? Then I give a standing ovation to the people involved.

Kellie Barclay, Fergus