Oh Canada
When I hear of horrors (terrorism in Beslan, Sudan attrocities, 911, widespread poverty and desperation), I cannot help but be so thankful to live in Canada. But that doesn't keep me from envisioning a different and better Canada.
We love our identity as 'peacekeepers' but we don't hate injustice and cruelty enough to fight for the oppressed in so many global situations - we think diplomacy is the answer to terror. As if we have any answers to peace in a country so divided that Quebec and Western Canada feel completely alienated and view separation as an attractive alternative.
We believe we need to 'live and let live' and so we'll fight for changing the definition of marriage to support homosexuality (why not, if it's not hurting us) but we willingly overlook the rights of the unborn and think we're making society a better place. We are afraid of standing for any morals so we stand for nothing and become amoral and think it's wonderful to be so 'politically correct'.
We love the Robin Hood mentality of taking from the rich to give to the poor without a thought for economic realities that keep businesses from being viable in a tough global marketplace. We don't seem to understand that socialism creates a sense of entitlement to those who are not willing to work hard for that great standard of living we believe we should all enjoy. We believe that seniority is more important than hard work when granting promotions and don't seem to realize that initiative is thus destroyed. And yet when the business giants are in danger of collapsing due to huge inefficiencies and problems, we willingly throw money at the situation because we realize that many jobs are on the line and we can't let that happen. I think it is erroneous to think that socialist thinking is more Christian because of its noble sounding cry for the poor and minority peoples just as I think it is erroneous to believe that Capitalists don't have great compassion and concern for those same people.
We think tolerance is a virtue but isn't it about what we're tolerant? Tolerance of criminals and pornographers is considered compassionate. Tolerance of Christian ideals is not tolerated, however.
We pat ourselves on the back for funding extensive social programs without asking if those programs are really effective or if more money is propping up the bureaucracy than is getting into the hands that need it.
We are so proud of our health care system that gives equitable, free treatment for every citizen. But who gave us the idea that it is free? And what about the quality of that service? We pay for it and do not get the benefits unless we live in the right neighborhood. I live 20 min from the hospital that services the entire Southwest corner of our province and we can't even get a broken bone set there without being sent another 2-3 hours to a 'centralized' hospital. We can't even keep enough doctors and for a time I was not sure if I'd even be able to have my baby here because there were so few doctors available. And everyone knows that cutting edge medical technology is very often found in the States. Why is that iniative so often found there and not here?
We pride ourselves on not being Americans and yet we are so comfortable to ride on their shirtails in matters of global economics and national defense.
Socialism breeds mediocrity (Jean Chretien was a good example - not a leader I ever respected ). There is such a careless attitude about politics. No one demands integrity, and upright moral character from our leaders. We expect and accept that our politicians don't mean what they promise - that everything is just an election game and has little to do with reality. And we're willing to believe whatever told by media - how conservatives that favor capitalist ideas are a danger to our society. And a leader who does not hide that he attends church and has faith in God is a real threat.
We're proud of democracy and yet many have no voice. Because our voice is only represented by population without the balance of representation by area, my voice is effectively silenced at the polls. But I will continue to vote and I will continue to care deeply for this great nation of ours.
We love our identity as 'peacekeepers' but we don't hate injustice and cruelty enough to fight for the oppressed in so many global situations - we think diplomacy is the answer to terror. As if we have any answers to peace in a country so divided that Quebec and Western Canada feel completely alienated and view separation as an attractive alternative.
We believe we need to 'live and let live' and so we'll fight for changing the definition of marriage to support homosexuality (why not, if it's not hurting us) but we willingly overlook the rights of the unborn and think we're making society a better place. We are afraid of standing for any morals so we stand for nothing and become amoral and think it's wonderful to be so 'politically correct'.
We love the Robin Hood mentality of taking from the rich to give to the poor without a thought for economic realities that keep businesses from being viable in a tough global marketplace. We don't seem to understand that socialism creates a sense of entitlement to those who are not willing to work hard for that great standard of living we believe we should all enjoy. We believe that seniority is more important than hard work when granting promotions and don't seem to realize that initiative is thus destroyed. And yet when the business giants are in danger of collapsing due to huge inefficiencies and problems, we willingly throw money at the situation because we realize that many jobs are on the line and we can't let that happen. I think it is erroneous to think that socialist thinking is more Christian because of its noble sounding cry for the poor and minority peoples just as I think it is erroneous to believe that Capitalists don't have great compassion and concern for those same people.
We think tolerance is a virtue but isn't it about what we're tolerant? Tolerance of criminals and pornographers is considered compassionate. Tolerance of Christian ideals is not tolerated, however.
We pat ourselves on the back for funding extensive social programs without asking if those programs are really effective or if more money is propping up the bureaucracy than is getting into the hands that need it.
We are so proud of our health care system that gives equitable, free treatment for every citizen. But who gave us the idea that it is free? And what about the quality of that service? We pay for it and do not get the benefits unless we live in the right neighborhood. I live 20 min from the hospital that services the entire Southwest corner of our province and we can't even get a broken bone set there without being sent another 2-3 hours to a 'centralized' hospital. We can't even keep enough doctors and for a time I was not sure if I'd even be able to have my baby here because there were so few doctors available. And everyone knows that cutting edge medical technology is very often found in the States. Why is that iniative so often found there and not here?
We pride ourselves on not being Americans and yet we are so comfortable to ride on their shirtails in matters of global economics and national defense.
Socialism breeds mediocrity (Jean Chretien was a good example - not a leader I ever respected ). There is such a careless attitude about politics. No one demands integrity, and upright moral character from our leaders. We expect and accept that our politicians don't mean what they promise - that everything is just an election game and has little to do with reality. And we're willing to believe whatever told by media - how conservatives that favor capitalist ideas are a danger to our society. And a leader who does not hide that he attends church and has faith in God is a real threat.
We're proud of democracy and yet many have no voice. Because our voice is only represented by population without the balance of representation by area, my voice is effectively silenced at the polls. But I will continue to vote and I will continue to care deeply for this great nation of ours.
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