Support our Troops slogan endorsed by National Citizens Coalition

Toronto's famous political billboard confirms politicization of the phrase.

TORONTO, August 29, 2007: A billboard at the intersection of Bay and Gerrard that is usually used as a political message board is currently rented to the right-wing National Citizens Coalition to promote the "Support Our Troops" slogan. Promoters of the slogan who stage "red rallies" and lobby to put bumper stickers on public vehicles usually maintain the slogan is not political and does not promote Canada's warlike mission in Afghanistan. This slogan's prominent endorsement by the organization of which Stephen Harper was president before returning to politics - Canada's leading right-wing lobby group - argues otherwise.

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Posted: August 29, 2007

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