A Good Idea Is A Good Idea

Happy Flag Day! If you didn't know, the traditional Flag Day gift is discounted Valentine's chocolates.

Yes, it's the 42nd anniversary of the Canadian flag, and NDP MP Peggy Nash is the latest to propose making the day a national holiday, going so far as to introduce a private member's bill on the subject.

The Nine Inch Column couldn't agree more. It's a long, cold, dark stretch from New Year's to Good Friday. The Americans have Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) in there. And while I can't imagine Prime Ministers' Day (or Louis St. Laurent's Birthday) being greeted with all-party enthusiasm, who's not going to support the flag? Aside from Quebec which has its own fete nationale in June. But even so, who couldn't use a day off in February. (This raises the corollary question of 'who wouldn't like a day off in June')

So, if there's a petition - sign it. If you're a legislator - vote for it, with the full and weighty endorsement of the Nine Inch Column.

And in the interest of full disclosure, your humble scribe's well-considered position in this matter has nothing materially to do with the fact that today is also my birthday. Strictly coincidental.