In defense of our troops: They're GREAT. They go overseas under equipped, and over burdened. And with whomever we fight beside, Canadians are lauded for our ability to take a punch, and to deliver one too. All in spite of our HORRIFIC politicians.
The people coming to "Storm This Bastille" are the true guardians of democracy within Canada. These are people who are demonstrating their passion to end Canada's duplicity and affront to INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
Amongst a host of reasons why people don't vote; here are two. First: They don't believe their vote will mean anything. So, why bother? Second: Not voting becomes a habit. Again. Why bother?
The way the system is converging and maturing, pretty soon you won't be able to recognize a Republican from a Democrat or a moderate Liberal from a moderate Conservative.
There's nothing like a US election. And this one! It's like the Super Bowl, the World Series, the Stanley Cup and the NBA Championship all rolled into one. The only thing that can make it better is if there was a Presidential campaign happening as well.
Being proud to be a Canadian is becoming more and more difficult every time the Canadian government makes a decision. And every time the USELESS media stands silent, or is politically correct.
This is the sorry legacy of successive Canadian governments, from the time of Pierre Elliott Trudeau in the late 1960's, which has created a society much like Animal Farm; where all the animals are equal, but some animals are a little MORE equal.
Perhaps, what bothers Bill Graham, and the stupid government he represents, is that the USA is applying this condition, even to CANADIANS. After-all, are we not the American's best friend? And, is that anyway one treats a best friend?