LH

Patriotism is a good thing when it stops short of arrogance. If we are proud of the good things that our leaders do rather than whining about the bad, more Canadians, like Philippe Kirsch will be inspired to build upon these successes and go out and help change the world for the better.

Modesty is good when it allows the people of a country to ask its leaders to step back a bit and listen to its allies, to try to build consensus rather than coerce. To at least be polite when addressing the UN.

The people of our countries have lessons for each other.