We can be the beacon Americans need simply by showing them how to protest. Why don’t we show America how to protest?

The purpose of a protest is to garner the will of the willing. It takes real courage to stand up and voice your disapproval publicly, especially in opposition of a powerful oppressor. But, it is easier when someone does it before you…. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. The recipe for a healthy dissent is to be the change yourself.

Every day, I see posts in Canadian subs from Americans apologizing for their government and then asking if they are safe to visit our nation. The answer is yes, stop asking; we are not barbarians. We are of the same ilk america.

I propose Canadians be the courage, the inspiration, the example for an America Lost. I can’t think of anything more Canadian than being the moral North Star for our southern neighbours.

I suggest a Canada wide protest against the Government of the Unites States of America. In real life. With signs, chants, songs, and peaceful revelry. I admit that displays of civil disobedience won’t stop the US Governments’ aggressive stance against Canada on its own. Not at first. But if we keep at it, we might spark a fire and then others will follow… that is how to build a peaceful resistance.