Two Neighbors

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TWO NEIGHBORS:CANADA AND THE U.S


Every nation in attendance at an international symposium on elephants had to deliver a report on the animals.America saw the economic values in : “Raising elephants for Fund and Profit”.The Canadian report was of course,typically Canadian:”The elephant:A federal or Provincial Responsibility?”
This humorous little story points a big difference between the US and Canada out:how different economic values separate these twin sisters with different characters.This difference influences attitudes towards life,friendship and nature.And because of this big difference l believe Canada is a better place to live.

First of all,gaining the financial power is the only means of gaining “security” in the US.As the US wants to keep this it tends to see other parts of the world as market places where it can control the act of imporing and exporting.To keep its financial status the US believes that it has to be on the top in every field.Because of that most Americans, if not all ,boast of their mighty army which intimidates its strong rivals in the world market.
In contast to the US Canada feels secure despite its failure in economy.Though the unemployment rate is higher the crime rate is lower.Because of that in Canada people do not even bother to lock their locks.In Michael Moore’s 9/11 this interesting issue can be seen.Also,as they do not see other countries as treats to themselves they believe other countries do not see Canada as a treat .As a result,they do not feel obliged to have a powerful army.
In the US forming a friendship is mostly because of Professional needs.The more social they become the more chance they have to get a better job ,that is to say, a higher salary.Though many can hear an American saying “Good Morning!” while going to work their friendship ends there.Besides,as they are in a hurry to get a higher salary they can not find tim...