"Gee sorefingers, not only do you know nothing about Canada but you seem to know precious little about the difference between nationalism and republicanism. I am astounded by your ignorance of Canada and am equally astounded by your unashamedlly expressing it in a public forum. The situations are not at all comparable.

If the majority of the population of Quebec (in all earnest) want to seperate and form a nation of their own, I say let them. It is their democratic will and right. Canada should leave it be. If the desire and fortitude of the people Canada exists, the nation of Canada will succeed. Life will go on.

biLL:"

At least you are consistent! A minority in 6 counties of Ireland, or Oirland, in the 1900s, expressed their desire to NOT be in the independent nation. The rest, as they say, is history.

So, why do you think Quebec thinks it has grounds for seperation?

Hmmmm..

Well

They are not a majority in the captive country, neither were the N Iron Orangies, they are not the same ethnicity as their captors, neither were the N Iron Orangies, all, both Orangies and Quebecois, were prepared for violence if necessary.

Today, the same thing is happening in southern US states, a majority speak Spanish...... because because because thats why .....