Dear Editor,

There has been much debate and discussion lately about the so-called 鈥渞ainbow flag鈥�. The RCMP detachment in Surrey even chose to raise it outside their building.

The rainbow flag, in my opinion, does not honour inclusion, but gives a certain group, mainly the homosexual community, for which the rainbow flag is their pride flag, special status. It doesn鈥檛 signify inclusion, but exclusion. Why their flag, and not flags of other special interest groups? In 91原创 (and the same goes for Surrey), we live under the flags of the City of 91原创, the province of British Columbia and the country of Canada.

How much more inclusive and caring can you get? That covers everyone, singles out no one and leaves no one out. Rainbow flags 鈥� not necessary, no thank you! (And, by the way, the rainbow itself belongs to everyone!)

Ginny VanderHorst, 91原创 City