Many regard the harsh punitive laws, obsessive focus on petty language issues and endless blame of Quebec's ills upon the English as part of Quebec's culture under Separatist rule. That Ms. Lemieux should refer to Quebec history as an integral element of Quebec culture affirms the belief that only those of French ancestry may lay claim to culture.
Separatists perhaps are more comfortable looking at their past than their future.
If culture is enlightenment with an appreciation of civility Ms. Lemieux has much to learn. It is an interesting assertion. Cultural Regionalism is a Separatist political asset broadly applied to anything that furthers their cause including denigrating cultural achievements beyond Quebec. To revitalize collapsing interest in the separatist cause Landry attacked the Federal Government's insistence on flying the Maple Leaf flag on buildings Canadian taxpayers contribute to. Calling this prostitution for bit of red rags Landry now finds himself embroiled in a furore over his ill chosen inflammatory remarks.