diddagirl

Hmmm, yeah I really tried not to be offended by that one but as it turns out, having my country referred to as "RETARDED" really pisses me off.....especially when you neglect to say what you are basing that statement on.

I will admit I am a very proud Canadian, but I am also smart enough to realize that as a country we have our flaws too, primarily with health care and taxes. I know some people here get angry that Canadians thinks they are "better" then the US, but in reality, I think that Canadians just get so damn sick of being referred to as Americans that we feel the need to make it clear that we are different then the US. We just want out own identity...and that is why we attach Canadian flags to our back packs when travelling. I wont lie, its a nice feeling to instantly be treated better when someone finds out I am Canadian and not American...but ultimately we just want to be seen for what we are. Not some "retarded" clone or wanna be USA. We are Canada....young and proud...still learning, but well on our way to making a great name for ourselves.

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