Canadians are people too
There is an article on Kuro5phin titled The Decline and Fall of Canada It points out the the stability of Canadian government, its moderate international involvement, provisions for public welfare and inclusive embrace of all cultures and languages which all amount to Canada’s egalitarian society where general public’s welfare is a top concern. Despite all it’s graces, Canada suffers from a brain drain of creative professionals especially in favor of the US. Of course, I say. Why pay taxes that go into a public pot luck to be shared among all the “have nots”. If higher financial return is possible elsewhere, people will generally chose their very personal good over the benefit of others. Those driven to excel, aspire to fulfill their potential. Money, position, status - are all measures of success. To perceive the full value of their work, Canadians have to view their personal successes as reflected not in the growth of their personal assets, but in the overall growth and well being of the entire country. That is a tough feat. And Canadians are only people too.