A Response Back…
Joshnash Says:
July 18th, 2006 at 11:12 am
Now that I am a little more rested just a few more things.
First of all Jedi Grand Master Pii, if you’re so talented in the ways of the force try this one on for size, since this seems to be a battle between views.
Answer me these 5 questions…Canada or US
VIOLENCE and SAFETY - Which country is safer to live in and which has lower violence per capita?
EDUCATION - Where is k-12 education a much more serious problem?
RACISM - where is it most prevalent and a leading social problem in the Western World?
GOVERNMENT - Which government can take your life away at the snap of a finger?…I won’t mention the agencies I wouldn’t want to offend anyone.
HEALTH CARE - Clearly this is a close one. But Pii how bout you go to people who don’t make big numbers like yourself and ask them what they’d prefer and why. I guarantee you the majority would prefer state covered medical care because any other option is unfeasible. So onto my question. Which country has better health care? If you could pick one which style would you pick?
So maybe with these entries all you conservatives have a better idea of where I’m coming from? I’m not trying to be offensive or biased I’m just observing the raw facts. And Pii I do live on my own and I very much appreciate having the government take care of my health care. I would be in massive debt had they not covered my dental work, my physio, my chiropractor, my checkups, portions of my medical prescriptions. Man, I would be afraid to be a student here and have to pay tens of thousands for education and then health care on top of that. In Canada I pay a small fraction of what students pay and I live in a much cleaner and safer environment where education standards are just as high.. (whatever your stats say Dallas). Where do you think all the brilliant minds in the US come from. Look at my cousin Dallas. He was educated in Canada and the government paid for his education!!! Doubt they’d do that here. He was looking for money and so he came down here and found riches. Good on him. No doubt there is good money here… you win there and.. you can have it. I just take value in lifestyle and standard of living first over money. And I may not be married like some of you but I know damn well I wouldn’t want to raise my kids in some place where they have a considerable chance of being a victim of physical or sexual abuse.
Look at someone who is a below average income earner in Canada. I bet you that they live better than most middle class people here. Ha and they only have to work 40 hrs a week instead of 50-60. Oh and yes Marianne I have read your comments. I hope you took a glance at mine. I very much appreciate the ESL programs that we have in Canada. Giving these people a chance to blend in isn’t a problem with me. And those who haven’t… well their kids are. I have several friends of different colors…even Arabian. Look at my Grandpa Abe. Sweetest guy I know. He’s right out of Iran. I think people should discriminate attitudes and not people… even the individual because that hate just breeds in us into something ugly.
Alright I settle my case. Conservatives…shoot! I think I’m getting a better “understanding” now, sorry for the mix up. (I guess I don’t understand you guys)
take care, ya’ll be safe
July 18th, 2006 at 4:49 pm
Good Morning my Precious Son and Daughter
I found your Blog to be very interesting. You definately know how to open a can of worms don’t you????
Why can’t Josh be given some slack. He is a young experienced kid who is exploring a new way of life, and with it come opionions, opinions not everyone will agree with. The respondent you had on your blog showed him mercy, while at the same time, giving another slant on the issues at hand. I respect what the guy had to say.
I thought “family” stuck together. He never, at any point made his views to sound like they were valid facts, only opionions and ideas. I give him credit for having the guts to express himself. Anyway my son, I am so pround of you, opening your life, and home to family, giving them a chance to experience a whole new world.
You and Rena are very gracious, patient, and loving. I miss you so much, miss our great conversations, and miss just hanging out with you.
Look forward to your homecoming, where I can rub your feet, or your head, or your hands, - just loving on you both - which by the way, family’s do.
Love you tons and tons
Mom xoxoxoxo
July 25th, 2006 at 9:46 am
Crazy Nash - you would not look cute water logged! Hopefully you dried out
Crazy Canuck in New Hampshire
September 16th, 2006 at 8:43 am
Well - if this is still open for debate, I have many facts I would like to address on this issue. However, I will wait to see if anyone has a response to my reply. I would point out that the “5 Questions” could never answer the US v CAN debate. I will go into more detail if anyone is “all ears” - and even the 5 Questions listed truly do not even capture a “Hat Trick” — like that one Nip Ring? — and please do not bring up HEALTH CARE my dear Canuck. BUT BUT BUT - I will give you the “climate” issue - that being in a social responsible framework. CAN is kicking the our (US) butt - and that brain-fart-of-a-self-appointed-president and his handlers…. well I think you know where I am going. (Has anyone else ever wondered that when Bush - or any other fanatical religious right nut bag {insert name} - runs to the “God told Meeeeee Sooooo” excuse: “Is it GOD or is it GAS”? Has anyone else ever wondered that?/? Pass that man some TUMS…. and me too because this administration has been a Maalox Moment for me!!!!!
((I am a BORN AGAIN Christian: and Jesus was a Liberal))