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lebell, I think that question may involve too much speculation to be of any weight. I will admit that some reason for our this attitude is because of the US military but I don't think this is the reason. I think we feel that anti war is the best way to stay safe. Tons of organizations around the world want to attack the US and one was successful despite your military might. Why doesn't anyone want to attack Canada? I think our policies are what make us safe because we tend to make friends and not enemies. That is another reason why I don't want to be part of this program. The states has made so many enemies recently I think it could be dangerous for us to associated with your military advancement. We want to show the world that we will are still for peace.
I was thinking about the pro's of this attitude and I came up with a hypothetical question. What if Canada had adapted an american pro military view from the begining of our country? If we had stockpiled weapons and troops from conception. We would definitly have been a threat to you. Would have had wars? if you would have conquered us we might have terrorist factions like the middle east. I doubt we would have had a partnership like we do now and i seriously doubt either of us would have been safer. Peace just always seems like the best option.
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