[NorthOf45]

What year was the Canadian war for independence fought?

You're not the first to bring up this subject.

Generally speaking, I've always wondered why it should even matter with regards to the issues of today. So, because WE didn't have a war for independence, like the Americans did so long ago, WE are unworthy of independence? Did YOU fight for YOUR independence?

You seem to pride yourself and preach on the actions of many from long ago. If you could talk to a Patriot now, do you think they would have wanted to do it the way that they did? All of the turmoil and death and families being decimated? Which way of gaining independence do you think they would have chosen?

It should also be noted that we are not 100% independent. We still have too many ties to royalty.

[laotzu]

"WE didn't have a war for independence, like the Americans did so long ago"

Careful. A Canadian will label you abysmally ignorant, and a Canada-basher for stating this matter of fact.

[laotzu]

"You seem to pride yourself and preach on the actions of many from long ago."

Yes. I do.

The greatness that is the United States is based squarely upon just such actions, and prides.

We have many shortcomings. They are of our own making. They are our shame, and our blame.

Canadas' problems are also of her own making. Her actions, and attitudes of today, are an extension of her actions and attitudes of yesterdays. Yet; Canada continues to place that blame, and that shame on America.

Canada has strong socialist leanings. Your fellow Canadian suggests this is mostly due to American draft dodgers. Canada never felt that strongly about independence, or individual liberty to begin with.