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Canadians went out of their way to help Americans stranded in Canada after 9.11.2001. Why did Canadians help so much the way they did? We read that Canadians don't particularly like Americans to begin with.

Last Updated: 19.06.2025 03:50

Canadians went out of their way to help Americans stranded in Canada after 9.11.2001. Why did Canadians help so much the way they did? We read that Canadians don't particularly like Americans to begin with.

As for “Canadians don’t particularly like Americans to begin with”, that’s a crock. Some Canadians don’t particularly like some Americans. Some Canadians don’t particularly like some of America’s policies.

I know, admire, and respect a number of Americans; some of them I’d give my last hundred bucks to if they needed it and never ask why. There’s also some Americans I wouldn’t let lick the sweat off my balls if they were dying of thirst (Trump is at the head of this list, in case you were wondering where I stand).

Because that’s what you do when your neighbour needs help. You help.

To those people in the world who have access to universal healthcare, what experiences could you share with Americans in order for us to understand how it affects your life (positively or negatively)?