jas, what I was pointing out is that Obama (some posters' beliefs to the contrary) does not have an easy decision to make about Gitmo. Some say, "Just close it!" (as though they were parroting a Nike advertisement). I have suggested that if it's that simple, then Canada should be more than happy to welcome the nice gentlemen now detained in Gitmo into Canada's warm, welcoming arms.
But, I don't know a lot of babblers who would like the detainees living in their neighborhood. Why? Because most of them are extremely dangerous.
So, Obama has a problem...and a problem that he didn't create.
As far as Canadians go, I like Canadians, as a general matter. I have spent a lot of time in Canada (probably more time in Canada than most Canadians have spent in the USA). And I have a keen interest in Canada (in contrast to most Americans--and Europeans and Asians, for that matter--who probably couldn't even name your PM). Likewise, if you asked the average American (or European) who Jack Layton was, I'd be stunned if even 1% of them had the slightest clue as to who he was.
So, you needn't apologize "on behalf of all Canadians" for anything.
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