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Yep... Quebecers love the Monarchy so muuuch they changed the name of Victoria Day because it reminds them of the Monarchy. Try to get a clue once in a while. And we all remember how not that long ago you were praising British institutions (which includes the system of government we have in Canada), and that you were admitting that I am a Canadian. Keep contradicting yourself

We already know that you have a problem with gays and lesbians being free from discrimination, French-speaking Canadians receiving equal services, and now it is with pne of the most fundamental human rights, freedom. As many of us have stated, if slavery is such a good idea, volunteer to become a slave. To become the PROPERTY of another human being. Who can sell you and treat you like a table or a chair. Who decides where you sleep, who you talk to do, what you wear, what you eat, everything you do. So go aheadthe walk and then come back to us to tell us how it feels to be a slave. And don't hide behind excuses like "I work, there is no reason why I should become a slave", You are so jeen on responsibility, be respnsible enough to demonstrate through your own personal experience that slavery is a good thing.

Someone who wants English-only language policies, and argues that "white" culture is superior call other people racists. Talk about the pot (you) calling the kettle black. And here are two questions even you can answer right: - who was Premier when the city of Ottawa adopted a policy on the language of municipal services in 2002? - who was Premier before the amalgamation, when the City of Ottawa, the town of Vanier and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton were offering some services in French? the answer to those questions is not Dalton McGuinty.

You finally got something right. Not all hope is lost for you. Which is one of the reasons why I think Quebec's language laws are a pile of m*anure. As for you, we know full well what you want is Quebec-style language laws (and worse) in reverse, that is no language other English in Ontario. I'd ask you to drop the hypocrital act of blaming Quebec for doing what you want to do, but you won't get it. One, the Ottawa language policy is not discriminatory, as its opponents learned when they failed to have it overturned in court. Two, that the Ottawa City Council adopt a policy regarding languages of services is MANDATED by provincial law. Three, it is no surprise that you don't get how Westminster-type elected bodies work. And I am glad you lack the capacity to read. The City of Toronto MANDATE that taxi drivers be able to speak English. Some BC municipalities MANDATE that English be included on business sides. That's part of municipal powers to regulate business. Anjd cities are NOT private businesses. Ottawa's language policies pertain to how municipal services are to be delivered, and to the internal working of the City services. Last time I checked, how a municipality delivers it services is the business of the municipal council. First, as I stated before, the McGuinty Government MANDATED that the City of Ottawa adopt a policy regarding languages of service. Second, the City had adopted such a policy in 2002, while Mike HARRIS was Premier, and the Harris government didn't oppose it, among other things because there was nothing in provincial legislation preventing it. Third, there was a legal challenge to the municipal policy, arguing that it was discriminatory and that the City did not have the legal right to adopt such a policy; the plaintiffs won in the Ontario Superior Court in 2006 At least try to get your facts straight, will you?

Talking to yourself again, I see.

Check your calendar. We're in 2008. And once again, I am a Canadian, not a Frenchie. If you are too blinded bt prejudice to understand that, pack your little schoolyard bully act and leave the 21th century for Jurassic Park.

The Queen is loved so much in Quebec she hasn't been invited to visit there since the 1976 Olympics. And not two months ago you were singing the praises of the Monarchy and how Canadian it is. We already knew you don't know what you are talking about. So that you contradict yourself is no surprise

Actually, if I was lving in Quebec City, and working Monday morning, I would not go either. People will still be on the Plains trying to get back home by 4 am

I for one am Canadian, not French, and I have no more interest or desire to become a French citizen than to become a British, New Zealander or Ethiopian citizen. That being said,it is evident that this woman and the small number of people who share her idea believe they are not Canadians... your opion too Leafless, let's not forget that. And let's not forget either that the Egnlsih-Canadian culture is not the American culture, or the English culture, or the Jamaican culture. There is no single "Anglosphere" culture, so stop dissing one of the fundamental cultures of this country. Or that Black Canadians take their cultural queues from urban Black American culture, not African culture.... And that what you seek is not acceptance, but assimilation. And that you will never get it, like with most of what you talk about.

Of course, it is perfectly alright for some people to see and judge others according to the colour of their skins or even claim that Whites are naturally superior, but non-White who have a problem with it are anti-White. What a pile of m*nure.

Slavery - thqat is, in other words, legal possession of a HUMAN BEING by other human beings. If you are so keen on it, Argus, volunteer to become one. Perhaps we could find you gay male owners. No wonder that you have a problem with the notion of people having rights.

Now I know why Leafless doesn't like Sir Paul. He has a song with French words in it (actually, he has two... he did an horrible one in the 90's, which I think even he does not want to hear about these days)

The sanctity of the hat? We are not talking about a human person here. And uniforms is not what make the cop, but the commitment to their duties. As for cohesion, if it is so tenuous that it can only be achieved when people look exactly the same, then people need to reconsider what they are doing in the police in the first place.

Back to Sir Paul in Quebec. Looks like Leafless is not the only who doesn't want to see a British singer in Quebec City this summer... A group of Quebec politicians and artists oppose his show because it "proves the federal government is Canadianizing the 400th anniversary event" (with a BRITISH singer? ). Others don't want him there because his lyrics are in English. They need to get a life.

That the United Kingdom has no written constitution has no bearing on it being a sovereign (independent) country. Since (like Jamaica) it is a member of the UN, which only independent countries can be, it is, indeed, independent from the other countries they share a queen with.

And, it is a full member of the United Nations, which colonies cannot be.

Which tells us what the "Anglosphere" really is. A term used by the Bush administration for political purpose, with little consideration for what culture is. And jamaica is a sovereign country... we all know that facts are not your specialty, but try them once in a while.

Since nobody on this planet is perfect, conclusion is... nobody is white

Writiing drivel the way you do is not the norm. Should we conclude you're not white?

So, they're white because they do not share the same relationship that exist between Great Britain and other English-speaking countries?

And I'll help you pack. In the meantime, keep referring to some of your fellow Canadians as Frenchies and talking about a war 250 years old... I love to see people kick their own ass the way you do.

More nonsense... We are Canadians... Strike one Ontario has provincial legislation, and a government policy, mandating delivery of provincial services in Englisn and French, the passing of provincial services in English and French, and services in English and French in the city of Ottawa. Strike two. The same way they dare to allow the City of Toronto to pass a by-law that states that taxi clients are entitled to services in English (the more I think about it, the more I think it is a good thing), or cities in BC that pas by-law mandating that English appears on commercial signs. Strike three. ...Says the man who favours English-only sign laws. Strike four. Duly elected by citizens. Strike six. Acting in accordance with a duly voted and enacted provincial law. Strike seven.

Actually, Champlain was French. Perrault is Canadian (and he would even find that insulting ) and it as such (or as Quebecer) that he felt insulted. Little to do with the French.

The guy is a moron. I for one did not feel insulted one bit.

And how many different variations from the `standard`uniform have been granted on religious grounds? Apart from the turban and (perhaps) the hijab, not one as far as I know. There is no reason to believe that there will be many others. Further, even variations on religious grounds would have to take into accounts normal requirements of a police job and security, so the burka (to take one example), would likely not be accepted.