I was not going to answer your postings on hatred for Americans, Ralph, hoping it would blow over, as probably most on this board are hoping.
However, I was reminded today of the Iranian hostage crisis when Carter was president, and how the Canadian ambassador and his crew hid 6 Americans from the "authorities" and then smuggled them out of the country. Americans went nuts! There were "thank-you Canada" signs all over, letters to the editor, radio and tv programs etc.
I was born in Northern Ontario, so I am at least as Canadian as you are, Ralph, but I was flabbergasted by the American attitude after the 6 got out. After all, what did the Yanks expect the Canadians to do? Turn them in? What would the Yanks have done if the shoe was on the other foot? Why were Americans so worked up about the Canadian action? I reckon if their perception of Canadians was formed by reading your postings or similar rantings their attitudes can be understood.
I have lived a large portion of my life in Colorado, Arizona and Montana. I have real good friends in these States. I know some would lay down there lives for me if a situation required it, as I would for them. I have good American friends whom I have met on this board. It would bother my conscience if I did not speak out and assure them that, based on my experience, you and your feelings of hatred for Americans represent a minority Canadian position. (fringe, I hope!)
Anybody who likes dogs as much as you do, Ralph must be a decent guy. But if your comments were directed towards the whole citizenry of any other country they would be branded as racist. Think about it Ralph. |
