“When Justin Trudeau responded to the Muslim ban that this … white supremacist coward Donald Trump put forward, what did (he) say?” she asked rhetorically. That’s more or less the Pride parade in its modern incarnation: a feel-good celebration of progress, openness and acceptance where all are welcome. Will a Pride parade dragged back to its strident activist beginnings be less attractive to families? Will politicians hesitate to march, lest their rainbow-hued gladhanding be interrupted by accusations of white supremacist terrorism? This is Pride’s parade, and you can take it or leave it.

Source: National Post February 11, 2017 11:00 UTC