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Politics : America Under Siege: The End of Innocence -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Ken Robbins who wrote (7901)	10/19/2001 10:28:03 AM
From: Michael Watkins	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 27666

OT? Despite all the similarities, Canada has a bunch of distinct differences which I won't go into detail on right now but they range from our approaches to immigration, language, gun control, health care (some might like a change here), etc. Plus the undefinable but real angst most would feel about losing their identity as a nation, one with a history of proud accomplishments. Not to mention that talk of joining the US would probably completely destabilize Quebec, and more stability is what the US would want, not less. Our indigenous people - not sure what their opinion would be. Our military would certainly appreciate the increased attention to their needs although as a result of 9-11 that is happening and I hope that the attention to their needs and budgets does not fade with the passage of time. From an economic perspective, that would have to be looked at closely. Its easy to assume that working professionals in Canada would love to be paid in US$, but its a relative thing since we'd be paying out costs in same as well. I'm not an economist and can't imagine what dollar unification would do in the short and long term. Bottom line, I don't think its going to happen in my lifetime Ken, and I plan for another 40-60 years at least!