Tell that to the gal who had just been greeted with a barrage of profanity.
Now, this isolated incident does in no way represent the entire city of Vancouver, much less the whole of Canada.
But let me draw attention to yet another sign posted in the papered window of a coffee shop recently shut down, unable to pay the rent increase. En route, down one of Vancouver's busiest streets to the festivities.
"A world of friends is a world of peace"
quiet
tranquility
mental calm
freedom from war
freedom from quarrels
a state of friendliness
Ah, there is that word again. These days people are collecting lists of friends making the growing number something to be proud of.
Take a number, get in line folks.
I suppose that I am a tad bit cynical. And I suppose that you could read whatever you wanted into the phrase but what is it really saying?
If we are all friends then there is peace?
Why can't we just all get along?
Why is it a complete stranger will cuss out someone who has offered a "friendly gesture" in the form of a simple hello?
I am not against having Vancouver host the Olympics. And I add that even if I did have something to say against the event, my thoughts would most likely go unheeded. But what about those window signs, the sometimes flamboyant use of slogans to promote an event that will last about a month.
So my question is this?
How friendly will Vancouver continue to be after the event is done and overwith?
And will it make a world of difference?
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