Police withdraw Pride request, April 4

Once again, Toronto Police will not be participating in the Pride parade. Even though the issues involved are serious, this has become a nauseating soap opera.

Frankly, I think Pride Toronto has gone over the deep end in its hostility toward cops. Harsh as it might sound, I think it’s time for all levels of government to stop funding this organization and this event. The city should even consider not issuing street permits.

As many have commented, Pride has always been about inclusion, diversity and tolerance. But over the years, Pride seems to have lost its purpose and lost its way on many fronts. Today’s festival has become overly commercialized and basically a money grab. Maybe it’s time to end it.

Andrew van Velzen, Toronto

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