helmsman wrote:


The Canadians have free speech just like a different people when Uncle
Joe Stalin was in charge of a different country. And what do you know
Socialized medicine just like Russia. And they also have the gaul to
cry about the contracts we give out to our real allies.



That's cute, where do you get this crap?

The only time I saw any limit on my right of free speech was when I was
in the military. You obviously have never read Canadian publications,
listened to Canadian radio or watched Canadian TV - the things we say
about our "leaders" would offend my dog. They are lucky to find their
office after being elected before they start getting dumped on.

And socialized medicine! I have the choice - I can go to state funded
medical facilities for emergency care; or, if I don't mind wating for a
while, diagnostic testing. If I don't want to wait I can go to a private
clinic and get my test, or other services, today - might cost me a few
dollars; but the point is I have the choice despite the efforts of some
politicans to restrict me. I have used both already this year and shall
continue to do so. My private medical insurance - which I pay for -
covers my medication, and extra hospital etc, over and obove the minimal
services provided by the state.


(by the way 'gaul' refers to a country. 'gall' is the word you are
looking for.)

Dave

Sorry for the OT rant guys, but dumb, uninformed crap like that just
gets to me sometimes.