*Ahem* you know why Canada is more "Civilized" than the US.
I’m saying that as a statement of fact, and also because I think it’s important to discuss.
I think Canadians do honestly believe themselves to be more civilized. I have no problem with that, and will even say I think they are as well in ways.
We are not terribly hung-up about being civilized in America, and that is (part-way anyway) liberating.
I believe Canada could have a very positive influence on the United States, but Canada would have to give on the first and second amendments.
The rest would also be important, but those two would be complete deal makers or breakers.
In fact I would tend to think we might want to advocate Canada integrate sort of like Hong Kong is integrating with China right now.
Keep two separate systems, and set a timetable for eventual integration into the American system.
But keep the Canadian system for say, 20 years.
Or something similar.
Either than, or not. Just thinking is all.