I love an opportunity to gather with a bunch of strangers over something in common. You know that feeling, when everyone’s just feeling great about the fact that there are so many others — people from many walks of life — who feel the same way?
I really felt that on the weekend when I joined in the Toronto rally of Canadians Against Proroguing Parliament. After a few speeches, the group walked through major streets of the city, courteously and joyously. Similar events were held in cities across Canada.
Whatever your politics, I think it’s wonderful when people stand up as citizens and shake off the mantle of being consumers. And there were thousands of people, all wanting to see democracy back in action today, the day that MPs should have been back in the House of Commons.
Of course, among the many groups represented (anti-torture groups, political parties and artists showing off their skill with papier mache), I was thrilled to see many banners about environmental concerns, including, “You can’t prorogue climate change!”
What do you think, is it worth taking to the streets over political issues?
