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I know this may belong on the Canadian or Political forum, but I consider this forum my home on BF.C and want to ensure that you people, who I have come to respect, read this.
Rusty/Uncle; I hope you can bear with me on this one. I ask that this post doesn't degrade into an argument like the last one - Courtesy and Good Manners should prevail.
If this thread degrades into name-calling then I wish it to be moved or deleted, as it will then have done no good as my point is lost anyway.
Here goes:
You and all Americans have my heartfelt apologies for the childish behaviour of some people in my Government. Their name-calling is reprehensible, and I assure you that they do not speak for the majority of Canadians. In fact, they havent truly represented us in years. Acting like toddlers doesn't help their credibility. Everyone I have spoken to believes that those individuals should be dismissed.
Please dont judge our nation on the lack of integrity of a few slippery politicos. We dont take them seriously either.
Incidentally:
There was an informal poll on a Canadian TV station tonight, and 65% believe in supporting Americas efforts.
Also, a couple days ago, the CEO of a large gold producer wrote a letter (this was published) which deserves a Thumbs up:
From what I gather, this man is generally a very private individual, but felt this matter important enough to speak out on. I happen to agree with him.
To close, I want to emphasize that most of us Canadians respect alternate viewpoints. However, virtually none of us condone the childish name-calling that a few of our politicians have stooped to. You have my apologies for those people. Hopefully they will lose their jobs as they have proven that they are unqualified to provide articulate, constructive international solutions.
My Country has learned to live in a harmonic diversity of different cultures and creeds, all of which retain their individuality. I can only hope that we will yet offer these constructive skills in the middle east, so that Iraq's cultural mosaic can learn to live in the freedom of mutual respect that we enjoy.
Phil
Rusty/Uncle; I hope you can bear with me on this one. I ask that this post doesn't degrade into an argument like the last one - Courtesy and Good Manners should prevail.

Here goes:
You and all Americans have my heartfelt apologies for the childish behaviour of some people in my Government. Their name-calling is reprehensible, and I assure you that they do not speak for the majority of Canadians. In fact, they havent truly represented us in years. Acting like toddlers doesn't help their credibility. Everyone I have spoken to believes that those individuals should be dismissed.
Please dont judge our nation on the lack of integrity of a few slippery politicos. We dont take them seriously either.

Incidentally:
There was an informal poll on a Canadian TV station tonight, and 65% believe in supporting Americas efforts.
Also, a couple days ago, the CEO of a large gold producer wrote a letter (this was published) which deserves a Thumbs up:
13:39 EST Wednesday, March 19, 2003
TORONTO, ONTARIO--
March 19, 2003
Honorable Jean Chretien
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington St.
Ottawa, K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister:
The dream of peace, democracy and civil rights in the Middle East,
ever so elusive, has never been closer. You and all Canadians have
a responsibility to help shape this dream. To make this world vision
a reality, the dictator Saddam Hussein must go, Now!
Your opposition to the US led coalition guarantees Canada no role in
shaping the future of this region. And it will also transform our
once longest undefended border in the world into a formidable
barrier to trade, capital, travel and friendship with our largest
trading partner. The cost to all Canadians will be very significant!
The opportunity to support the US initiative must be done today
before it starts. Call President Bush, tell him you and
Canada support his plan. Offer Canada's diplomatic skills
in shaping the renewal and growth of this region.
Yours truly,
Robert R. McEwen
Chairman & CEO
Cc: Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America
Mr. Michael F. Kergin, Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Mr. Paul Cellucci, United States Ambassador to Canada
Mr. Stephen Harper, Canadian Alliance
Editor, Financial Post
Editor, Globe & Mail
Editor, Toronto Star
Editor, Ottawa Citizen
President, Canada Newswire
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Goldcorp Inc., Robert R. McEwen, Chairman & CEO, (416) 865-0326
From what I gather, this man is generally a very private individual, but felt this matter important enough to speak out on. I happen to agree with him.
To close, I want to emphasize that most of us Canadians respect alternate viewpoints. However, virtually none of us condone the childish name-calling that a few of our politicians have stooped to. You have my apologies for those people. Hopefully they will lose their jobs as they have proven that they are unqualified to provide articulate, constructive international solutions.
My Country has learned to live in a harmonic diversity of different cultures and creeds, all of which retain their individuality. I can only hope that we will yet offer these constructive skills in the middle east, so that Iraq's cultural mosaic can learn to live in the freedom of mutual respect that we enjoy.
Phil