Some Kind Words For Canada

Last Saturday, Karen Zipdrive over at Pulp Friction wrote a very nice post about Canada and the Olympics that were recently held there. I especially liked the way she ended her post, and personally, I agree with her sentiments. These are her words:

You see, the fact is, Canada is what America tried to be and failed.

Canadians are far more united as Canadians.

They are neither gun freaks nor warmongers. They never owned slaves, they aren't filled with racism, and gay people can get married and enjoy the same rights as any Canadian adult taxpayers.

They have good healthcare for all.

The Canadian dollar is strong.

Except for the cold weather and lack of even one tropical climate in any of their provinces, Canada would be a most desirable place to live.

Sure, America is richer and we have more exportable goods. We have more diversity of nature, more Hollywood and more New York City-style sophistication.

But Americans are not as kind as Canadians, and we can be way too aggressive and prone to violent bullying, discourtesy, and a sense of superiority toward citizens of most other nations.

The Vancouver Olympics may have had their share of uncooperative weather and a modest opening ceremony (especially compared to the Chinese!)but they have done themselves proud by reminding the world that Canada is filled with warm, welcoming people and a charming, national sense of humility.

The rest of us could all learn a lot from the Canadians.