Going to Canada? Check your past.

[misa 2]

But at least you have that big azzed St Bernard with a barrel of brandy around his neck

No no! That's the Swiss Alps. I have my pack of huskies outside the igloo.

[beameup 0]

[riblet 0]

I'll take that as an apology

[Fandango 1,440]

But at least you have that big azzed St Bernard with a barrel of brandy around his neck

No no! That's the Swiss Alps. I have my pack of huskies outside the igloo.

ahhh that's right, my bad...gettin my sweeping incorrect generalizations mixed up

[akdiver 3]

These weren't people going out and committing serious crimes. No one murdered or assaulted or raped or sexually abused anyone. As I said before, I can see Canada being a bit strict on the whole DUI/DWI thing, but as far as minor offenses (like smoking marijuana in the 1970's) go, I think that's being overly stringent.

No crime is serious if you're not the victim...

Personally, I do not draw a distinction between DUI/DWI and attempted murder. I think they should both be capital offenses. I don't blame Canada for not wanting such people.

[akdiver 3]

As a resident of Alaska, I have traveled into and out of Canada many times, before, after, and practically during the events of 2001. I can tell you that without exception, the U.S. officials are less friendly, and more bothersome, and ask me more questions, despite the fact that I am a native U.S. Citizen who does not have any of the physical or behavioural characteristics that are typically associated with negative classism, racism, or any other kind of ism you'd want to pick.

In short, in my experience, America has no room to talk when it comes to complaining about Canadian entrance requirements.

Cheers!

AKDiver

[beameup 0]

Actually, I found the OPs comments about pepper spray being the only thing to stop polar bears highly amusing - like, he is going to cross into Canada and immediately be faced with having to fight off a polar bear! It appears that his behaviour isn't the only thing that is ignorant. His observations about Canada are so far off the mark that I can't even get upset by them - I just find it hard to believe that he is serious. Unfortunately, he is doing a very good rendition of 'the ugly American' - a stereotype I have seldom encountered and am sorry to see on this list.

You might want to reconsider going to America because every mailman carries pepper spray (required) - you could run and hide I suppose when you see the mailman coming. What terrified people.

There are no Polar Bears in the U.S. by the way, except in zoos.

Do you have a clue as to why pepper spray is required to be carried by mail delivery personnel?

Here is the "dreaded" stuff the U.S. Postal Service uses:

[Ban Hammer 14,085]

There are no Polar Bears in the U.S. by the way, except in zoos.

i guess alaska is a zoo then. or maybe alaska isn't part of the usa. not sure which.

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[beameup 0]

Wow what brave bears!! Actually venturing into the dangerous territory of those dangerous Americans with guns and pepper spray (industrial "bear" strength of course). I would have thought that they would seek the safety of the idyllic "Great White North" Canadian paradise.

map where polar bear polar bears can be found

[Fuzzness 2]

you got to especially watch out for them Toronto polar bears. I hear they are gay

[Flames9_RN 359]

you got to especially watch out for them Toronto polar bears. I hear they are gay

Guess they don't have the freedom to join the US Armed Forces then!!

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Also, beameup's comment about "it's a colony of Britain--only they now call it 'Commonwealth'".

Although all of the Commonwealth of Nations is composed of UK and areas formerly in the British Empire, easily 90-95% of the Commonwealth's population DOES NOT recognise the Queen as THEIR head-of-state.

Edited February 26, 2007 by CherryXS

[Ban Hammer 14,085]

you got to especially watch out for them Toronto polar bears. I hear they are gay

must be something in the water, i've heard that about quite a few guys in toronto.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

you got to especially watch out for them Toronto polar bears. I hear they are gay

must be something in the water, i've heard that about quite a few guys in toronto.

More that brown haze/crud which is a 300-day/year feature of Pigtown's air!

[Carlawarla 1]

Just came back from vacation, so I guessed I missed this post when it first appeared. It was an interesting article, and could have been a venue for some polite and respectful discussion. Alas, it degenerated into a most disrespectful insulting ramble. I'm horrified that someone would post such horrible things about their US neighbour, especially considering the diverse eclectic group of people here. This truly saddens me.

Carla