It is an oversimplification to reduce these protests to being solely motivated by bigotry or hate— genuinely held protected beliefs also play a role. Fundamentally, this is about tension between parents and the state. #cdnpoli #onpoli #Pickering #1MillionMarch4Kids #NoSpace4Hate #HateGate

The rampant spread of misinformation around this issue and the perceived or actual lack of transparency within schools are exacerbating factors.

“Fundamentally, this is about tension between parents and the state.” Correct

Well said! It's shocking to me that there are people counter-protesting parents who are genuinely concerned about what is being taught to their children.

“Genuinely held protected beliefs” You mean religious beliefs? Yes most of us whether or not we agree with their religious beliefs don’t take to the streets in protest over it! From everything I’ve seen it’s not about parents & the state! It’s about misinformation & bigotry!

Nah it’s fuelled by people who are bigots

When the State sees parents as a rival for power, there is real danger. We all know how progressive governments ultimately deal with those who they deem as rivals for power. Justin Trudeau, Jagmeet Singh, and all the rest have sided with those opposing parents in this fight, instead of staying neutral to help broker a compromise. That's scary.

I see it more as a left vs. right. Right leaning folks ask, "What about me?" Left leaning folks ask "What about them?" That's why I lean left.

They said that about women's rights and gay rights too

Well said. Wish more people like you had a bigger platform to express these truths.

What state? Seems like once again a provincial issue is aimed at Trudeau. The far right will use any vehicle they can get their hands on to go after Trudeau