[Al Nickolson]

*There are better ways to protest*
It is disgusting to see people desecrate the flag because they can't get what they want. The flag has nothing to do with the government of one party or the other. It represents the country, the whole of Canada.
Thousands of our soldiers fought a sacrificed their lives and limbs in wars to protest the dignity of the flag. It is sad that people stoop to such levels where they take their frustration and anger on the symbol what makes us proud.
They are like children throwing toys in anger. They should take classes in anger management. There are better ways to protest than burning the flag and putting it up on a garage for all to see.
If Ageljics are so tired of this country, they have a choice to move to Bosnia and live with mom and dad and celebrate Christmas there.
I am an immigrant myself, living in this wonderful country for more than 30 years. I have gone through such an experience myself It is a fact of life that we don't always get what we desire.
Pat Ellis, Red Deer
(Editor's note: Canada's current flag was not officially adopted until 1965.)

*Flag burner should be ashamed*
You have insulted my country, my forefathers that have fought for this country and everything that this country stands for. Obviously, the Canadian flag holds no value or meaning to you.
I pity your plight and troubles, but really! You should be ashamed to make such a trivial personal statement. Get a grip.
R.L. Mitchell, Red Deer

*Don't burn Canadians flag!*
Frustrated with our system? This is not the way to go.
When you burn our flag you destroy what we all have done as a free nation..
Burn the Bosnia flag. I do care if you burn the Canadian flag. Maybe I will go buy a Bosnia flag and hang it under my Canadian flag.
Jim Saw, Lacombe

*Why not visit relatives in Bosnia?*
The woman said that they have been trying for seven years to bring her husband's family to Canada to see their children and have a reunion. I am wondering , why they don't go to Bosnia?
As the woman said, the war is over and it is peaceful there now. So, if a reunion is so important and the Canadians government won't allow the Bosnians to travel to Canada, then the Canadians should travel to Bosnia. Seems quite simple to me if all they are interested in is a nice family visit, much simpler that fighting for seven years.
So, this family should stop complaining and get on a plane for Bosnia for a nice family visit instead of burning the Canadian flag!
Of course, since they aren't hopping on a plane , I have to wonder if it is only a visit or if they were hoping the man's family would attempt to stay in Canada permanently.
Ray Tweedle, Red Deer