>I won't get into that with you. I don't have the time nor competence to do it right. I guess that a basic definition of the term should be enough for you.
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>>I should point out that "Under the Criminal Code, it is an offence to knowingly utter or convey a threat to cause death or bodily harm to any person."
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>You took that seriously. Come on you're not serious even with the smiley at the end. Come on. Then again I understand because you don't know me. There's not an ounce of violence in my body. I believe in the power of words not fists.

Your last sentence contradicts your second sentence. Thanks for clearing that up! :)

You are using the 4th definition of nation?

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?db=dictionary&q=nation

By that definition, Toronto's Little China, Little Italy and Little Portugal are Nations. What would they gain from being officially recognized by "mere politicians"?