Blog Burst: Freedom

"I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind."
- July 1, 1960. From the Canadian Bill of Rights.

Given today's election, these words are as important today as they were then.

Other equally important words from Mr. Diefenbaker...

"Freedom includes the right to say what others may object to and resent... The essence of citizenship is to be tolerant of strong and provocative words."
- April 9, 1970, House of Commons.

"Freedom is the right to be wrong, not the right to do wrong."
- March 11, 1958

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h/t many bloggingtories espeically Blazing Cat Fur: Election Day Blogburst: Vote for Freedom