Me! I am an American by birth (soon to finally be Canadian: June 18) and have live in Canada for along time. The social saftey net, health care and all the benefits available here have always impressed me even if a larger chunk of our paycheques go to the government. When I hear people complain about them I always wonder if they think about what taxes actually do? And when people want tax cuts, why do they complain about service cuts! BUT having said that, we do have to be involved in the process and keep the governments (all levels) accountable. That’s the thing with democracy – we all have to be involved. It has just taken me along time to actually be able to participate!
cvk
Jun 11 2003
08:28 am
Me! I am an American by birth (soon to finally be Canadian: June 18) and have live in Canada for along time. The social saftey net, health care and all the benefits available here have always impressed me even if a larger chunk of our paycheques go to the government. When I hear people complain about them I always wonder if they think about what taxes actually do? And when people want tax cuts, why do they complain about service cuts! BUT having said that, we do have to be involved in the process and keep the governments (all levels) accountable. That’s the thing with democracy – we all have to be involved. It has just taken me along time to actually be able to participate!