Canadian+Please

​ ​ # =Assignment # 1=

What does this picture have to do with our theme for this year ? unique despite a globalization movement ||
 * Your Name || Please Resond to this picture ​ ||
 * Dan || Olympics ||
 * Ried || Different Races ||
 * Tallulah || Globalization, equality. ||
 * Benana || Shows how Medicine Hat is still
 * mike || equality amongst canadian nations, globalization, glocal effects ||
 * Brad || The picture represents the different cultures that came to Canada. ||
 * Michelle || It reflects Canada's History of the First Nations. ||
 * Alicia || Its Medicine Hats historical landmark, created by the government, ||
 * Melissa || The heritage of the first nation being apart of Canada. ||
 * Taylor || Native History ||

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Please listen to this video
Peter - I will respond in point form.
 * How does it make you feel?
 * do you agree with its portrayal of Canadians?
 * What would you add/take away from this video if you were making it?
 * 1) The video makes me feel proud to be Canadian and it makes me want to dance.
 * 2) Also I agree with the video's potrayall of Canadians.
 * 3) If I were to change anything it would be to remove step 1 in the video: loose the gun, it should be register your gun.

Very funny, and shows that there are a lot of cool things in canada. (we know that, but others might not) but, it sorta mocks other countries. Which isn't helpful. But still, an instant classic. -dan

I loved this video, it was hilarious! For the most part I agree with its portrayal of Canadians however if i could i would change the part where they say (step two buy a canoe). Most Canadians dont own a canoe. mike.

1.It makes me feel proud to a Canadian citizen. 2.Yes I do agree with the videos portrayal of Canadians because when people watch the video they should right away get a scene of Canada. 3.If I were to add something to the video I would get the actors to talk or sing a segment on Canada’s freedom and opportunities.
 * Brad:**

//Michelle: //
1. The video makes me proud to be a part of the country....and it's funny 2. I agree with most of what they say and it shows how canadians can be very silly. If anything...maybe it's just a little too much...in your face...but I like it. :) 3. I might show some more of Canada's animals or mention some of Canada's sports.


 * To be the absolute rebel that I am, I'm going to answer in reverse order (yeah bad I know)

3. I'd definitely add something about the CFL or the NHL because here in Canada we've got some of the most diehard sports fans in the world (although we've got nothing on soccer fans who actually kill one another over a game they aren't even playing!!) and those are the two main leagues you'll see around here. And if they did have it and I missed it they still should have made it more prominent :-)

2. Well they overstated how great we are a little bit but that's understandable becuase we're all biased somewhat towards ourselves and other countries do the same thing. But I don't think it was over the top so well done

1. While it didn't make me "proud" to be a Canadian I was glad to see an effort to show the world that we are a unique nation but it wasn't like it made feel any more proud to live here (although I'm about as proud to be from this great hockey/lacrosse/curling/CFL/ playing doughnut/maple syrup/moosemeat eating long underwear wearing nation as anyone could possibly be ;-) **

===//**Ried:**// This Video/Sweet Techno Music is overall really enjoyable and makes ya whana dance eh? That said //**I would have liked to see snow since that is a large part of our Canadian year. The white gloves are a good portrayal of RCMP since that is part of their dress code. Who wouldn't what to be Canadian? I would change some lyrics so "eh" could be in the song... don't you think eh? Alicia: Ha ha very catchy! I find this a good brief explanation of canada. beautiful and awesome canada isIt reminds me of how. They didn't show anything for like, Hockey our national sport but I still think that its a really cool video! It makes me glad to be a canadian! Its also kinda silly, and everything needs humor! :) **//===

 Miss Bengtsson.. Canadian Please Video This video made me laugh; it didn’t make me feel anymore proud to be from Canada but the catchy tune and silly humorous effort put into this video definitely made me smile. Yes, I do agree with the representation of this video because Canadians are a pretty fantastic people… Ehh? They didn’t show any of our cities and landmarks so that is an area that was lacking in showing our beautiful and well-rounded country.
 * How does it make you feel?
 * Do you agree with its portrayal of Canadians?
 * What would you add/take away from this video if you were making it?

[[image:http://helpfredtimms.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/homelessnessdisgrace1.jpg width="420" height="311" align="center"]]
This picture was taken in Ottawa in 2008. What is your reaction to the picture? Can you find the story that goes with this picture? If that dosent work you will find it at: []** Can you compare the picture with the above video?
 * Brad:** My reaction to the photo is that there are a lot of people who care about the homelessness issue. The protesters are probaly trying to get the government to step in and help the homeless people get back on their feet.
 * Brad:**
 * [|Homelessness is a national disgrace]

Peter - I beleive that they are protesting the canadian government for not providing wellfare to people with no reson not to work, people that have a bad atitude towards working. Also I think it demonstrates the liberalistic outlook of manys eastern canadians. The thinking being that even if you refuse to work you should get money anyways.

I think this picture represents people protesting our government for not caring about those who think they can do nothing and get away with it. To me this is the most ridiculous thing I've heard of. No I can not find the story that goes with this picture. No you can't compare it with the above video because it is about positive truths concerning Canada, this is just ridiculous thinking that you can be lazy and still get everything, especially since there are so many foundations etc.. in Canada that there is no excuse for being homeless or starving. Mike

OK while I agree with both Peter and Mike I think that the other side of this is not being represented so I will play the part of the devil's advocate. Becuase the reality is, that there is not as much done for homeless people that could be and there are actually many excuses for being homeless and not ALL (the majority are but not all) simply lazy. But some people who have made mistakes and done poorly with finances have found themselves in situations that are unable to overcome and much of it can also be bad luck.

I believe the government can do things to prevent this, when people get to certain amount of debt of become homeless the government could arrange for that person to recieve some financial counselling in order to make wiser decisions with their income (assuming they have a job which I understand is not the case fore most). Also the government could help homeless and disabled (disabilities are a HUGE reason for not having jobs as it is more difficult for these people to find jobs where they can compete with able bodied people and not be discriminated against) find jobs so they can begin to make an income and begin to pay back debts and get back above the poverty line.

HOWEVER I do not agree that the government is responsible for the people who are genuinely lazy and foolish and I don't believe it is necessary for it to give them a high income and support them greatly but in no way do I see this and feel sympathy for them. But then again not once have I seen a radical protest and been drawn to their cause or felt any kind of comradery over the issue or anything like that, I find these types of displays laughable, pathetic, childish, and whiney (I do generalize though and there are exceptions)

No I can't really compare this with the video above because this is a more serious and specific matter and the above is slightly more comical and general.

Yes I could find where this happened but Brad already posted it and I was told I wouldn't get credit for it


 * Thus sayeth the boss**

From this picture my immediate reaction is homeless people need to get (if they don't have) a job and work!!! People shouldn't have to live out in the cold with out a house but we shouldn't have to pay for other peoples mistakes. That said __**life** **is** **not**__ **__fair__** but neither is the government. Who's side is right? Well that comes from your back ground. For me: kids in their early years of age till their out of high school need to be taught how to handle money, and if they don't work in some degree they will not have money to spend for pleasure or needs. The government is not responsible for there mistakes but the govenment is responsible for their lack of knowledge in how to handle money.

The Issues in the Canadian Please and the above picture are different but they are all happening in our great nation.

//** -Thee Unknown **//

I do agree with Benji in the fact that people do make bad decicions and get in diffucult situations. I am saying that once in a down and out situation most homless people sit on thier butt and don't go, admit that they have made mistakes and get help to influence their situation. ​Peter the Punisher McCarthy

Alrighty, So i didn't read everyone else's opinion cause I don't want mine to change based on everyone else's. // Now, homelessness is caused by different reasons, not all homeless people are lazy, and not all homeless people are mentally ill, but some are, and some don't make the bestest choices. BUT!!! I have been to this lovely place called the mustard seed in calgary. If you want to get a different view on homelessness, you should visit it:) It's an amazing place where they offer homeless people housing, places to sleep, and tons of other stuff like clothes, food, jobs, and medical care. It's pretty flippin' sweet. Now, I know for a fact that these people that work there put their heart and soul into what they do, and it shows in how they work. Now, some of these people can relate to others. Main reason? Well, they were homeless at one point, and so, they got the help to change, and they made the choice in their brain to want to change which is the most important thing. Now, they do get government funding which comes in handy. But back to this dude that got kicked out. We need to put ourselves in his shoes, but also ask questions. Why was he kicked out? Was he maybe not making the best choices? Did he WANT to change? or did he want to just stay how he was. / Homeless shelters are really cool in the way that they offer to homeless people a place to change. A place to get back on their feet, and some homeless people don't want that. And possibly, was this Tim fella wanting to change? or was he just not doing anything? Those are my opinions on homelessness, sorta, I could go on and on, but in all reality, there are other things I can discuss.

Dan? (I like question marks)

My reaction to this picture is a mixed reaction, I agree with what Mike and Peter says to a degree because yes some people just don’t want to work and they try working the system to get money. But on the other hand I also believe that if your tuff on your luck you can become homeless in some cases or need a shelter to sleep and some food to eat. Just like the movie “The pursuit of happiness” which is based off of the true story from Chris Gardner. I think it depends on the situations at hand... And I don’t think you can compare it to the video above because the video is about being proud to be Canadian and the picture is about disgrace in Canada...  Miss.Bengtsson