Originally posted by ETayrien:

How are you supposed to know whether or not you like what your leader is doing if you don't know why he's doing it? The democratic system is based on the assumption that the population is informed on what's going on, so they can vote accordingly, moving new leaders in, or keeping old ones in place.



That's part of the process. If we don't like the fact that decisions are made behind closed doors, and we aren't informed as to the reasons why, then we can vote someone in who promises to open those doors. This is how the process works. We don't like it, we change it.

I simply think that people are too quick to criticize decisions, especially when issues aren't clearly black and white. Whatever happened to the "benefit of the doubt"? These are not simple decisions, and a lot of time and money goes into making them. I know I for one would not want to have the future of a nation resting on my shoulders, and I'm glad there are stronger men than me willing to take that responsibility.

People can criticize George W. all they want - I know I have from time to time - but as far as I'm concerned he has the toughest job in the world.

As far as someone being "ashamed" to be Canadian - I'm afraid I don't understand. Are you simply ashamed that we didn't join in the war? Be thankful we have a choice. We are a free and generous nation. I'm very proud to be Canadian, and I'm very thankful for our ongoing freedom.

Last edited by delmar; 03/20/03 04:33 PM.
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