Bruce Arthur: Why Don Cherry doesn’t belong in the Order of Canada, no matter what conservatives say
https://www.thestar.com/sports/nhl/why-don-cherry-doesn-t-belong-in-the-order-of-canada-no-matter-what-conservatives/article_5609da1b-26ed-4c30-846e-f04d48399c07.html
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The author doesn’t come out and say it, but it’s completely transparent that Conservatives are trying to get him honora to send a message that it’s okay to be a racist crackpot. The only point of any of it is to make racism acceptable again.
Of course PP and Danielle jumped at the chance for another culture war.
What we need less of is needless culture wars.
How about solving this financial subsistence crisis where we not only can’t afford to buy a house we can’t afford to build houses or groceries.
Now unemployment is about the skyrocket and we’ve decided our capital is best spent on microchips and computers to replace everyone’s jobs.
Maybe we could start being vocal about this issue, the real issue, not more needless culture wars.
The last thing we want is having politicians in charge of selecting people to the Order.
They want to recommend? Fill the recommendation letter like any other Canadian can do. The Order’s Advisory Council will then make the final selection for the GG’s final decision.
I liked Don Cherry more than any self respecting progressive should of, but I’m blown away at how little support he has among the general population.
It really does seem like the only people in favour of Cherry getting the Order are a fringe of conservatives who want to make a point about their politics, and a couple of Conservative politicians who are trying to get in the news.
I guess…good for us? I am surprised though.
Supporting Don Cherry for the Order of Canada is a stupid hill to die on.
What about fighting for affordable housing? Lower cost of living?
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If this had been done 20 years ago there is no question he would have had strong support. In 2004 he was voted Canada’s 7th Greatest Canadian, near the height of his popularity, and one of the most recognizable faces in the country.
It’s not 20 years ago though, and we don’t need to recognize him in this way. I wouldn’t be against him being in the Hockey Hall of Fame though, he’s clearly had an out-sized impact on the game in the builder category.
I dunno, I dont agree with him on a lot of things..but the man did a lot for Canada, and clearly loves the country. He was a staple of my childhood, and did a lot for youth hockey in Canada. I think he deserves it, the Order isn’t just for progressives.
The Order of Canada is not a personality contest, it is recognition of national contribution.
The decoration was created to honour people whose work leaves a measurable mark on Canadian life through culture, public service, science, sport, or community leadership. It is about the scale and durability of a person’s contribution, not whether their personality, opinions, or broadcasting style appeal to everyone.
Disliking someone’s tone or politics does not erase decades of influence or public impact. If the standard becomes personal approval instead of contribution, the honour stops reflecting national achievement and starts reflecting whoever happens to be fashionable in the moment.
I’m of the opinion that even if we disregard all of his controversies against the Francophones, minorities, and all kinds of issues, he still don’t deserve the Order of Canada.
This is the most prestigious award that you can get as a Canadian civilian and I don’t think he’s done enough to be awarded one. Like, surely everyone can think of a teacher, firefighter, social worker, etc withing their community who is more deserving.
PP and Daniele Steele are always looking, pandering to and pushing wedge issues. Then shout freedom of speech, just supporting common sense Canadians to isolate and ‘out’ people who disagree.
Can’t stand cherry but as long as Narwal is getting it, may as well give it to cherry – we can rescind it when He’s gone – rename a bunch of stuff and spend millions doing that later tho