Hey Norm,
You are taking one small clause out of context and making a big deal out of it. The overall content is that our neighbors to the north, and we are indeed fortunate for the freedoms that we enjoy, and that no two countries are exactly the same. As to the European flavor that I spoke, was in reference to the cities that I named, which have many things in common with European cities that US cities do not. That is neither a good thing or a bad thing, just a difference. Often people will visit other places for this exact reason. There was no referance or intention to insult Cookieoliverman because of his nationality, and if you think there was, show me where. I am certain that Cookieoliverman is proud to be Canadian, as I am equally certain that a Russian is proud to be a citizen of the largest nation on earth, or that a Chinese is proud to be a citizen of the most populous nation on earth. And the list can go on.