Opinion Aug: War and Toronto

opinion aug: I suggest that most people attending see it as a display of skill, courage and teamwork rather than a glorification of war, according to Toronto Star. It is a form of entertainment enjoyed by thousands of people each year, as the culmination of another Toronto tradition, the Canadian National Exhibition. Order this photo Sat., Sept. 3, 2016 Re: Toronto air show is too traumatic for newcomers who escaped war, Opinion Aug. 25Toronto air show is too traumatic for newcomers who escaped war, Opinion Aug. 25While respecting Craig Damian Smith point of view, I beg to differ with his suggestion that the Toronto air show represents a glorification of the tools of war, and that it is antiquated, regressive and morally repugnant. Using Smith reasoning, should we ban the occasional flights over Toronto by the Avro Lancaster, which is resident at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton The Lancaster played a pivotal role in World War II and the argument used by Mr. In terms of the impact of the air show on Toronto residents, we should remember that attendance is entirely voluntary and can be avoided by anyone who may find it disturbing or distressing. Smith would suggest that its appearance could bring distress and trauma to our remaining veterans and their families, as a reminder of the horrors of World War II. Article Continued Below The other side of that argument is that it could bring a sense of pride and gratitude for the courage of the many men and women of the RAF and RCAF who defended the freedom that we continue to enjoy today. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.