OrilliaMatters received the following letter to the editor in response to a letter from Charlene Eales.
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Champlain’s statue should be replaced in the park. He is an important historical figure in this region. He deserves to be publicly honoured. There is no justification for vilifying him now by removing his commemorative statue.
Replacing Champlain’s statue in the park has nothing to do with the inaptly named “reconciliation movement.” Reconciliation means the process of making two seemingly incompatible views or beliefs compatible with each other. True reconciliation is not one sided. It requires compromises by both parties. Unfortunately, this “reconciliation” movement is only about one group prostrating itself to satisfy demands made by the other.
In reply to Ms. Eames’ letter, just because others disagree with your opinion does not make them “the wrong voices.” However, your comments appear to be consistent with my criticism of the “reconciliation movement” as being more about appeasement than about compromise.
Douglas Brown
Orillia
