Geez, thanks for all the attention being paid to Canada. Only happens once 
in a blue moon, eh? 

Actually, our nation is not nearly as fractured in its mainstream 
political views as our neighbo(u)rs to the south. There is widespread 
consensus, for example, concerning the continued need for a public health 
system - the parties only differ on whether or not private health 
providers can/should play a role in it. Similarly, on gun control, very 
few dispute the necessity - there is no ideological hang-up concerning it 
comparable to the 2nd amendment discussion south of the 49th parallel; 
again the appropriate extent and means of gun control are the discussion.

Americans would find our Conservative Party sharing approximately equal 
values with your liberal Democrats.

Unlike the US credo of Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness, our BNA 
Act (Constitution, if you wish) of 1867 puts forth the goals of Peace, 
Order & Good Government.


Thanks, Eric   

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