History is often based on perception

Dear Editor:

Re: “History should be preserved, not changed,” by Bob Sherman (Okanagan Weekend, July 4).

Mr. Sherman’s opinion seems to be one formed of the history books developed by the propaganda system of a victorious power, a little-less fulsome than Life magazine’s propaganda magazines that neglect Canada's contribution to the Second World War.

History is not objective. History is based partly on perceptions whether First

Nations or others. Quoting Donald Trump dilutes Mr. Sherman’s credibility considerably. I denounce the unrepentant celebration of conquest of foreign lands whether at Mount Royal or Plymouth Rock.

Patrick Longworth

Penticton