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Lady Pi Phi · #61 07-14-2004, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by kappaloo
It is not so much that the Natives were armed, but that Dudley George was shot - unarmed - in the back.

I'm from London, and it was huge news around here.

That's the issue here yes.

But the OPP are justifying opening fire because they said that some of them were armed.
The natives are saying no one was armed.
We know Dudley George wasn't armed, so why was he shot? Were some of the natives armed and he accidently got in the way?

IowaStatePhiPsi · #62 07-14-2004, 06:14 PM

Yay for Canada- my possible future home.

Kevin · #63 07-14-2004, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
Yay for Canada- my possible future home.

As a secondary history ed major, you'd enjoy the high salary that they pay teachers. I'm not sure if they'll recognize your degree though. You might need to become a student for awhile longer.

Then of course, with that high salary you'll command, you'll be pleased to know that their tax rate is MUCH higher than what you'll pay here in the US.

It could be good for you. At least you won't be oppressed.

IowaStatePhiPsi · #64 07-14-2004, 06:22 PM

I've actually looked into what it would take to teach in Toronto and when I was flown to NYC last summer to convince me to teach there I found out that the pay in Toronto is about the same as the pay in NYC. So I have a feeling I may live on Staten Island and party in West Village and Chelsea for a few years before returning to an environment closer to my native habitat. Maybe a college town in Canada close to Michigan- where I can have an acreage and some woods.

Kevin · #65 07-14-2004, 06:24 PM

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Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
I've actually looked into what it would take to teach in Toronto and when I was flown to NYC last summer to convince me to teach there I found out that the pay in Toronto is about the same as the pay in NYC. So I have a feeling I may live on Staten Island and party in West Village and Chelsea for a few years before returning to an environment closer to my native habitat. Maybe a college town in Canada close to Michigan- where I can have an acreage and some woods.

London, Ontario is nice. I visited there. Had a really nice place -- I think it was called the Brass Rail (or maybe that was in Toronto).

We almost got mugged there though.

Lady Pi Phi · #66 07-14-2004, 08:21 PM

The Brass Rail is in Toronto and only about 4 blocks away from where I work

Classy place!

Taualumna · #67 07-14-2004, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by IowaStatePhiPsi
I've actually looked into what it would take to teach in Toronto and when I was flown to NYC last summer to convince me to teach there I found out that the pay in Toronto is about the same as the pay in NYC. So I have a feeling I may live on Staten Island and party in West Village and Chelsea for a few years before returning to an environment closer to my native habitat. Maybe a college town in Canada close to Michigan- where I can have an acreage and some woods.

Just some FYI for you if you want to teach in Ontario: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/documen...3/teacher.html

RACooper · #68 07-15-2004, 12:03 AM

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Originally posted by Lady Pi Phi
That's the issue here yes.

But the OPP are justifying opening fire because they said that some of them were armed.
The natives are saying no one was armed.
We know Dudley George wasn't armed, so why was he shot? Were some of the natives armed and he accidently got in the way?

These are some of the questions I'd like to see answered myself... but I also hope that the historical context is also taken into account, because I remember a number of comparrisons made to Oka.

For those who don't know what Oka is here's a good link:
http://archives.cbc.ca/300c.asp?IDCa...an=1&IDMenu=71

Interesting factiod.. the soldier from the "showdown" was later arrested for dealing cocaine.. which is one reason why the image was never used in a recruitment campaign (that and the military didn't want to alienate the Native Peoples further).

Rudey · #69 07-15-2004, 12:09 AM

Did we ever get any statistics about how anal warts were spread through the Canadian civilian population from the military?

-Rudey
--Cooper do you know?

moe.ron · #70 07-15-2004, 03:17 AM

Chill with the personal attacks people.

RACooper · #71 08-01-2004, 06:42 PM

Well it’s been some time since I (or anyone) has posted in this thread so here goes…

With some recent controversy over “deserters” and such in the Iraq Conflict, and other people commenting on Canada’s historic commitment to military or international matters. While their have been some US citizens that have come to Canada because of the Iraq conflict, many more Canadians have instead joined the American military (they are now banned, along with all non-nationals, from being officers)… a situation somewhat reminiscent to what happened at the same time as the Vietnam conflict.

I thought that this article would add some historical perspective. It is taken from a support site for Vietnam vets, and is a reprint of the article, which appeared in Vietnam Magazine.

http://www.vwam.com/vets/canadians.html

This article may shed some light on what may await Canadians who served with the American forces in Iraq.

NeonPi · #72 08-01-2004, 08:39 PM

Happy Simcoe Day tomorrow, for those in Ontario - or whatever your August Civic Holiday is called in your province (AB = Western Heritage Day)

Good to see you back, Rob!

Rudey · #73 08-01-2004, 11:46 PM

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Originally posted by NeonPi
Happy Simcoe Day tomorrow, for those in Ontario - or whatever your August Civic Holiday is called in your province (AB = Western Heritage Day)

Good to see you back, Rob!

He never left. Remember when you insulted me in that thread? That must have been a proud moment for you.

Anyway I think any Canadian that serves in our wars should be commended. If their countrymen don't want them, our country should take them.

-Rudey

DeltAlum · #74 08-01-2004, 11:51 PM

At the opening of the final banquet at the Delt Karnea (International convention) last night here in Denver, the Delt Chorale opened the dinner with both the Star Spangled Banner and Oh Canada.

It's the first time I remeber that happening. Being a long time admirer of Oh Canada (and our national anthem, of course), I was very nicely surprized.

NeonPi · #75 08-02-2004, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by Rudey
He never left. Remember when you insulted me in that thread? That must have been a proud moment for you.

Anyway I think any Canadian that serves in our wars should be commended. If their countrymen don't want them, our country should take them.

-Rudey

I agree that it is commendable when people from other countries volunteer to serve for another country (ie. Americans who volunteered for the British Royal Air Force before the US entered WWII). I have a friend that enlisted with the US Army to serve in Iraq, and I support his choice.

Rudey, I wasn't meaning to be insulting. It is just that some of your postings/reactions to posts seem so angry, it is hard to get to the points you do raise - that's all. (I think we all can empathsize when it is obvious that someone has responded but hasn't read your post completely - it's happened to me a few times on GC myself.)

...and now back to the regularly scheduled programme...er, thread