I'm 16, and I've been to the USA lot's of time on vacation with my family and to visit our relatives who live in North Carolina and Connecticut, and I love it there!
But my friends keep telling me that Americans don't like Canadians. And when I tell them I want to live there they go "Why would you want to live there, USA sucks". I don't care that they say that though, because I've been to the USA and I think it's great and most people are friendly there.
I've seen on the news about that immigration thing in the USA with Mexico, and I guess some Americans don't like immigrants. But I reallly want to live there because I just think it's a great county, and I would become an American citizen if I had the chance and I wouldn't illegally immigrate, I would do it legally and pay all my taxes!!!
2006-11-11 13:54:45 · 24 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Actually, no. Being an American myself, I can tell you at least from my experience that the people I know think of Canada as our neighbors to the north. Canada is just like America, only you guys got it right, while we continue to spiral down into a pit of despair. A friend of mine recently moved to Canada and I'm actually quite jealous of the things that are better in Canada. Being an American, he sees and doesn't take for granted what you guys have up there.
2006-11-11 14:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by tateronmycouch 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
From the way your 'friend' talks, it's the Canadians who don't like the USA. I hope he/she is not the typical Canadian. I personally have no problem with Canadians, but, I don't really know any, personally. I hope they would accept me if/when I ever go there for a visit and I will do the same here if/when they visit here. If I were to go there to live I would do it the legal way. If they come here to live, do it the legal way. The problem we have in the USA is not with immigrants, it's with "ILLEGAL" immigrants. Most of them come from across our border with Mexico, work for 3rd world wages causing our wages to be depressed, many pay little or no taxes and yet they reap the benefits of the taxpayers who fund the federal welfare programs those illegal immigrants abuse. There is a whole world of difference between a legal immigrant and an illegal immigrant. Legal immigrants usually have higher skills, can support themselves and don't normally end up on welfare. If they do, it's only until they get back on their feet and start supporting themselves again. Illegal immigrants LIVE off welfare, permanently.
2006-11-11 14:14:19 · answer #2 · answered by rebelflag4usa 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, we just don't like the Canadians that come to Miami and Florida and drive their Mercedes too fast like they own the interstate each winter, you know the ones that think Americans are all peasants as they buy up our coastline at premium prices and makes the rest of us have to pay out the nose too. First the south had to deal with all the northern carpet baggers stealing the land, then they invited their Canadian cousins too. But, people are people good and bad, so I have no issues other than what I just stated. Maybe I will relocate to Canada and get the free health insurance and spend most of my days in the sunny south too. But wait! I see where it is easier to immigrate to Canada from Asia that it is for an American? Wow! That kinda tells me really how Canadians view the gangster Americans. I see your friends say the USA sucks, tell them to stop using the American Internets and our slang words then. I am sure you would be most welcome anyplace here you choose.
2006-11-11 14:30:51 · answer #3 · answered by AJ 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, your friends have it all wrong. Lots of countries dont like America and dont think they like them because they think America acts stuck up and full of themselves. Some Americans, may not like that some of the immigrants are illegal, but that doesn't mean the whole country is like that. For the most part, Americans dont mind the immigrants themselves, but hate that they immigrated illegally, and are taking their jobs and stuff like that. But if you are willing to work to become a citizen, and you want to become a citizen, America will help you every step of the way. Hope I helped you, and I hope one day you'll be an official U.S.A. citizen!
2006-11-11 14:23:33 · answer #4 · answered by blueeyedsweetpea11 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hey I like you already you want to come here legally I say go for it....I have not really met very many people from Canada so I cant judge you nor would I The USA is a great country I was born here and dont want to live anywhere else....Come on down obey our laws and trust me people will like you for who you are not based on where your from...Unfortunately there will be some people who will say they dont like Canadians but there are far more people who feel just the opposite. Quite a few of our singers and acters are from Canada ....Good luck
2006-11-11 14:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by The gr8t alien 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think the average American is intrigued by Canadians. I think we look up to them. I have never heard an American say anything bad about Canadians and I am 68 years old. A lot of Canadians have become famous in America.
2006-11-11 16:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by Hal B 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
America now has 300 million people. To say that all Americans hate Canadians would be redicilus. It would be like saying all Canadians like Maple syrup. Most people are friendly, and the general additude toward Canadians is generally very positive. And in general Americans are positive toward immigrants. Just stay out of Texas! ;)
2006-11-11 14:06:40 · answer #7 · answered by queenoftheworld 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is not true. Not all Americans dislike Canadians. Most of us are friendly, but we do have many problems. Immigration is not a problem, illegal immigration is a problem.
I just think it's not fair to those who work so hard to do it the legal way, that we just turn our heads when a lot do it illegally. It cheapens the efforts of those who wish to abide by the laws.
If you do decide to come here, Welcome to my country.
2006-11-11 17:13:46 · answer #8 · answered by Schona 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im myself an America by the way.....You cant say that ALL Americans hate Canadians...im not saying you did,ya know what i mean....im sure their are some who for some reason are prejudice and stuck-up, so they dont like Canadians or anyone else for that matter who is foreign to America......People shouldnt judge a while country by the behavior of few.......And not all Americans hate immigrants, after all thats how America was started...we're all immigrants
2006-11-11 14:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
First I'd like to say. I have visited Canada and I loved it. It was one of the best vacations I'd gone on. The people in Vancouver were very friendly and I felt very safe there.
The immigration problems are more so with Mexico. Imagine if we went to the French side of Canada Illegally, and then DEMANDED your government let us stay, give us housing, give us a job, And give us welfare and health insurance all at the residents tax dollars. And lets not forget we are NOT going to learn French we want you to learn English and like it.
Instead of fighting for rights in our own country.
2006-11-11 14:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋