Re: Canadians, a couple of questions about health care

cuddles_at_salmahayeksknockers.edu
Date: 12/28/04 

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 03:57:25 GMT

In soc.culture.usa Gactimus <gactimus@xrs.net> wrote:
> Say Canada was declared war upon by a hostile nation,

Your premise is completely dissociated from reality.

> and several provinces
> are victims of intended invasion. The war is fought, millions die, allies
> win, etc. etc.

> Would you still demand free healthcare over your own security? Even if you
> know that the U.S. and the U.N. cannot possibly save you all the time?

We've never looked to the US or UK for assistance, although we have assisted
them in many wars.

> Even
> if you know that your military isn't exactly the strongest in the world?

Our military is highly oriented towards peacekeeping and disaster response,
not turning minority kids into corporate cannon fodder. 

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