Originally Posted By: Jakearoo
...they are as protective of their personal freedom as any group I have ever met.


I find much to admire in our 'neighbors to the north,' and have enjoyed traveling across Canada from BC to NS. But I'd have more respect for them if they didn't punch so far below their weight in NATO, NORAD, etc. Few major nations spend less per capita on defense.

For far too long, crouching under the US defense umbrella has been a cheap and comfortable way for Canadians to be "protective of their personal freedom" - while leaving their 'neighbors to the south' to pick up the tab.

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