In praise of the ‘common man’

The human condition renders every one of us ordinary, but with the capacity to be exceptional. It is something our politicians might remember as they seek our votes on Sept. 20: a little humility can go a long way.
The so-called ‘common’ people fight wars, build cars, serve the public, and grow our economy. They do great things and every day prove none of us is better than the other, writes Andrew Caddell.
KAMOURASKA, QUE.—In this era of celebrity and fame, and especially during this election campaign, we overlook the enormous contributions of so-called “ordinary” people to our world. Quebec superstar Robert Charlebois defined himself with his song Ordinaire, which begins “I am a rea...

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