Are we really that different?

C: You're all fat, SUV driving, gun toting maniacs!

A: You live in igloos, eat fish blubber, copy everything we do and would be nothing without us!

Yes, the debate rages on as to which country is superior.

It's hard to miss these days, the internet allows anyone capable of typing the ability to voice their opinion anonymously.

We've all heard the overused and mostly fabricated stero-types about both nations.

It's funny though, in most facets of life Canada and U.S.A are pretty much identical.

There are minor differences in Government, Politics, customs and Laws, not to mention the US is about 10 times larger than Canada population wise.

You can find much larger regional differences state to state and province to province in both nations.

We both consume similar products, speak the same language (for the most part), and enjoy the same form of entertainment.

Still though, the little differences seem to drive us apart.

Go on any internet site where the debate is taking place and you'll see past/present events and issues are brought up as if the average Canadian/American has/had any control over that.

Yes, people of both nations have the right to vote for their leader and while Canadians love to bring up the fact that the majority of the earth dislikes George W. Bush and his war in Iraq, the truth is in a land of 300 Million People + your vote doesn't go very far.

I believe that is one of the main reasons so many people choose to forego voting, in both countries.

Getting off topic here, but basically what i'm trying to say is that i'm amused by the supposed incredible difference so many people have been so kind to point out between our neighbouring nations when we are so similar in various aspects.

You may have a different opinion, but really are we all that different?