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First of all I am not anti-french.It is more the motives of politicians that bother me and people who refuse to see the big picture because they are waving a unity flag.

The point with attrition is that French speaking Quebecers through concensus polls are losing their French and are choosing to speak English. Some may say,big deal let them speak what they want. The point is that so much money is being put forth for the French to protect their language and culture but in the end the opposite is happening. Why should every Canadian be on the hook for trying to save a language and culture when said culture isn't trying to preserve it for themselves.Does any other ethic or cultural group in Canada receive vast sums of money for retaining their language and culture?

I believe in equality and equal rights also. I believe the western farmers are owed there due as much as those in the fishing industry on either coast. I believe every Canadian should be treated fairly right across the board.

Does the success of a merged Alliance/Conservative party depend at all on what those in Quebec think. You better believe it. Some think the best chance for a leader to square up to Paul Martin was former Ontario premier Mike Harris. Mike Harris dropped out because he didn't have a hope in hell of winning Quebec even after he promised to learn French. I would like to also see some great debates with the candidates come election time but honestly I think the process is moot.

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" In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.