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From: B. Crant< >
Subject: PROUD TO BE CANADIAN
Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 21:29:34 -0300


I AM PROUD TO BE CANADIAN

Because of the beauty of our lands; the majesty of
the mountains; the far horizons of the prairies; the
sweep of the shorelines; the abundance of the farm
lands; the sparkle of the thousand lake and
river. . . even the forbidding barrens of the north.

Because of the rich diversity of our people. We are
not a melting pot, but a unique union of
minorities, each of us proud of his origins, but
prouder still to be Canadian.

Because we are a multilingual country; two
basic languages and - woven through the fabric;
and enriching it - the sound of other tongues;
alI united in praise of " the true north strong and free."

Because our country was not born in nor does it
live in violence. We harbour no hate, we covet no
territory, we envy no other people.

Becaue our heritage confers such bounty. Our
laws and our traditions have been built on faith
in god and man, on an unflagging love of
freedom, and on respect for the rights of others.
Our physical resources have not yet been fully
contemplated much less measured.

Because in Canada the operative word is Tomorrow,
not yesterday. Our greatness rests not only in our
history but in our future. Our destiny has yet to
be fashioned.

Because my pride in Canada does not cause me
to respect other nations or other people less.
I am a Canadian. Yes, I am also a citizen of
the planet earth and a brother of every other man.

HAPPY CANADA DAY, 1999!
Cheers :-)
--
Bill Crant, 24 Lorna Crt., Elmsdale, NS B0N 1M0 Phone: 902-883-8634
Newfoundland's Grand Banks
http://www.infonet.st-johns.nf.ca/project21/
or http://www.wordplay.com/ng

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