I admire your spirited defence of ye olde Dominion on this thread. However a few thoughts to put things in a perspective. I would like to point out that to generalize as has been done might not show a true picture. I know that certain parts of Toronto are downright dangerous and Toronto has a certain reputation. The small Canadian city ain't like the place. Only game is shot at.
I am saddened at the apparent bad reputation of say Detroit, Michigan. Was treated very kindly there many years ago. Yet, if one went to small town Michigan, it is a different world. Like Petoskey, Michigan. Sort of like a dream world of peace and squeaky clean.
My little homilies will sooner or later get me into some flak, but still, it is nice to hold forth. Vis: freedom of speech.
Yeah, I do over react sometimes. Sorry Bulwyf.
It's just that every western country is dealing with the same problems/challenges as Canada is, and if I could choose to live anywhere in the world, it would be here in Canada.
OTOH, I could not live in Toronto. I'm close to Ottawa, and that's close enough to a city for me.
My little homilies....... are wonderful! Keep it up.
It's only the bad ones you hear about.
BTW, good Indian casino in Petoskey, turned $20 into $500 when my was was in a hospital up there.