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A View from up north... By: ScottN on 9/13/2001; 10:24 PM The following was posted on Slashdot by someone named Braintrust. Im going to write something now that is so thoroughly and utterly Canadian in sentiment, although Im sure its a view shared by many other countries and individuals the world over. The United States is like our big brother. That is meant in the most fraternal of ways. It is a role Canada, and many other countries, willingly accept. The analogy is accurate in a number of ways. As the economically and culturally larger, more physically powerful sibling, you sometimes flaunt your power and tease your smaller brethren. But when one of us falls and skins our proverbial knee, you are always first to arrive on the scene, to make sure that everyone is ok, and safe. In return for the safety and protection you provide, we make you laugh, we sing and dance, and make arts and crafts of every kind for your amusement. We do some extra chores for you when the need arises, and we even put up with your teasing. We do this gladly, usually, for the benefit of letting you have your way most of the time, is the ability to fall asleep every night knowing that things arent going to be so bad tomorrow, because somewhere out there our big brother is looking out for us. And the best thing is you really seem to relish the situation. America and its citizens, although as equally capable of being evil and misguided as any population on the planet, inarguably live in the freest and most progressive society in the world. Although other countries all over the earth have certain benefits and advantages over the U.S, when taken as a whole, America is without peer in so many more ways. Have no doubt, you can be cruel sometimes, but you always seem to make up for it in the long run, and certainly youve contributed the most to our home, this beautiful and singular planet we share, and that definitely entitles you to some concessions. We hate to admit it, and will only do so under a firm twisting of our arm, to make us say uncle as it were, but we do look up to you and we think youre pretty great. Our big brother has done great things; youre the strongest, fastest, smartest, kindest, most noble and good big brother a little brother or sister could ever ask for. And now youre hurt, someone sucker-punched you when you werent looking, in your own backyard no less. We are all in shock; we are all hurt, by seeing our protective and kind sibling get rocked back a little bit. Someone snuck up on you from behind and gave you a black eye, and I know I speak for a lot of people around the world, all your loyal brother and sisters, when I say we cant wait to see you get back up again. We cant wait to see you rise to your feet, shake the dust off, and accept our hugs and affection as we try to reassure you that were right here to offer any help you need. We cant wait to see you gather yourself, re-affirm your bearing, and then go get the guys that did this too you. We cant wait to see you catch up with the bad guys, and wipe them off the face of the earth, once and for all. We know youll take your time. We know youre going to make sure you have the right people before you act. We know youll do your best to protect the innocent as you exact your completely justified revenge. We know youre going to get them this time, no matter what it takes. And we are so happy to know that soon our home, our global neighborhood, will be a whole lot safer for all of us. We are so proud to be your siblings, America. We may argue sometimes, but its nothing serious not like this. You really are the best, and we are so grateful for all youve ever done. We couldnt ask for a better friend and brother. Go get them. Weve got your back. Peace to each and every one of you.
RE: A View from up north... By: Dorothy Marie on 9/15/2001; 11:51 AM Thanks ScottN. Kind words coming from a member of one of my favorite countries: Canada. I do pray that the United States is not rash in her actions, and considers the consequences, though I doubt anything less than these hopes will occur. Only the greatest retribution will suffice, striking fear into the very heart of terrorism. I just hope that we do not lose sight of what we are fighting for, and never forget the 11th.
RE: A View from up north... By: ScottN on 9/15/2001; 6:38 PM Just for the record, I live in L.A., not Canada.
RE: A View from up north... By: Mark Morgan on 9/15/2001; 7:08 PM Yes, to all those visiting from have browser, this is a repost by Scott of a message originally posted at Slashdot.
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