fordsooperdooty
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'I have walked this land, ridden, driven, flown and paddled across her millions and more millions of miles. I have blasted her rocks, channeled her waterways, survived her snows. I have run my hands over her face, searching out the strengths and beauties and moods of my country. She is rich, wild and potent.
'I came from all over the world and come yet. I came for freedom and brought freedom with me. I came in hope and brought fulfillment. I gave myself in barter for what I sought. In measure as I have made Canada what she is, she has formed me to her own needs. Her breadth and openness have infused me, have given me a firmer step and a farther look in the eye.
'I am not the average Canadian. There are no average Canadians, and this is my country’s glory. It is the surest measure of her freedom to be a nation of individuals, people who are Canadian by nature rather than by decree.
'I am Canadian, and I am deeply myself. For this I give thanks to my country. May she never falter, may she never swagger. May she realize her potential without losing her character. May she have peace, and may she give it. May it always be a proud thing to say : I am Canadian.'
Happy Canada Day from your North American Neighbors and Friends!
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Thank you for being a friend.
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road2002runner
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THANKS F-S-D - you have yourself a HAPPY 4th.
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Little Kopit
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Yes FSD, now
Define Canada: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsq68qRexFc
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obgraham
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As a dual citizen of both Canada and USA, but born in neither, I appreciate what each has to offer.
Freedom. Opportunity. Diversity. Government that exists for the people, not to take from the people. Something readily available in only a handful of countries in this world.
Canada Day is to celebrate Canada's unique way of providing those things.
America's will come in a few days' time.
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Eyegor
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Great Post. We Americans often take our closest neighbor and largest trading partner for granted, but we shouldn't. Enjoy the holiday. You've earned it. Now where can I get some butter tarts and peameal bacon here in the US? I've got the Labatt's covered.
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Ah - good old Canada - if it wasn't for you being our neighbor - where would we in the U.S. get our "Canadaian Cold Fronts" from?
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rexlion
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Not to mention Canadian bacon!
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RoadLife
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Thank you Ford Sooper Dooty for expressing a tribute that a lot of us "southerner's" feel. We love Canada!
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