LCK
Acrobat
Hi, I'm a little late to this discussion but I'd like to add my two cents in:
Yes, in many ways I think my country (Canada) is good and decent, but I also have many criticisms. As a member of Amnesty International I have dealt with atrocities concerning my own country (as pertaining to the First Nations people). Our universal healthcare system is ideal in theory but in practise it is often two-tiered. Money still talks.
Our global reputation as a peaceful nation has been bought with the blood of others. Though we have our own war heroes here as well, the truth is that Canada can afford its liberal stance and low budget for civil defense bcause we can depend on the UK and / or the US to come to our defense should need be, like the little kid in the playground who can always speak his mind without ever having to fight cause he has big brothers....
One quote in the article: "After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, she said, an old roommate told her that "the U.S. deserved 9/11 because we're bullies." " is awful to hear. I can assure you that such a heartless comment is not typical of Canadians. Literally everyone I know, or have read in newspapers etc, considers 9/11 an UNPROVOKED terrorist attack.
I don't think there are true divides btw Canadians and Americans. For every issue presented, you can find ppl from both countries for or against something. Seems to me the main purpose of this article is to create such a divide and to stir up bad feelings.
Yes, in many ways I think my country (Canada) is good and decent, but I also have many criticisms. As a member of Amnesty International I have dealt with atrocities concerning my own country (as pertaining to the First Nations people). Our universal healthcare system is ideal in theory but in practise it is often two-tiered. Money still talks.
Our global reputation as a peaceful nation has been bought with the blood of others. Though we have our own war heroes here as well, the truth is that Canada can afford its liberal stance and low budget for civil defense bcause we can depend on the UK and / or the US to come to our defense should need be, like the little kid in the playground who can always speak his mind without ever having to fight cause he has big brothers....
One quote in the article: "After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, she said, an old roommate told her that "the U.S. deserved 9/11 because we're bullies." " is awful to hear. I can assure you that such a heartless comment is not typical of Canadians. Literally everyone I know, or have read in newspapers etc, considers 9/11 an UNPROVOKED terrorist attack.
I don't think there are true divides btw Canadians and Americans. For every issue presented, you can find ppl from both countries for or against something. Seems to me the main purpose of this article is to create such a divide and to stir up bad feelings.