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Thread #96642 Message #1892520
Posted By: number 6
24-Nov-06 - 11:28 AM
Thread Name: BS: Nation with-in Nation
Subject: RE: BS: Nation with-in Nation
Here's some answers:
Not all of the French speaking people of Canada live in Quebec. Where does that leave them? ... no they aren't.They are happy being Francophones in New Brunswick, Manitoba, Ontario or whatever province they live in.
Not all of the people in Quebec are French. Where does that leave them? ... No they aren't. There are some in Quebec whose mother tongues is not French, some of them are in favour and of course some of them are not. But, if the majority of people wish separation what can you do? It's the will of the majority.
It aint gonna happen because our First Nations People won't allow it. ... Good point ... if you are referring to the First Nations of Quebec. This is the difficult issue that will have to be resolved.
Its all politics and it won't amount to anything. ...Far from it. A majority of Quebecers are very passionate about separation.
This issue has been going on for a very long time. Canada will have to deal with it in a realistic process if a referendum proves a majority of Quebecers want to separate. If that is the wish of the people of Quebec, we should allow it, not letting heated emotions in the way. Is it worth a civil war?
There is a lot of negative feelings towards Quebec in Canada. In some cases downright prejudiced feelings. All Canadians have heard a story from some Anglo ordering a meal in Quebec, asking for directions and critizing the Quebecer for not replying or undersanding English ... I always reply to these critical individuals, "well yes, in most cases they do know English, but do you have any knowlege of French."
Peace ... I do agree with your frustration. Canada did nothing regarding Bill 101 ... that bill was unacceptable.