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Re: "Centuries old piece of paper" still pretty darn good
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Fri, 12 Oct 2001 18:03:11 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> We have a long history of friendship and common support in times of need (despite the war of 1812, which we have forgiven you for long long ago).
I will offer that if apologies are to made over colonial history, then we really
do owe the Canadians an apology for the sacking of York (Toronto) during the War
of 1812. (1) Up until that time (as I understand it) there was much sentiment
on both sides of the border that a union between Lower Canada and the states was
almost inevitable. The sacking of York is probably one of the causes of
lingering resentment by Canadians toward Americans. The burning of Washington
was British revenge for York.
james
(1) Even though I don't think that apologies are necessary by anyone on either
side, since I don't believe in holding the son accountable for the sins of the
father, so to speak.
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