Absolutely true, and not only 'in the west'. But, in general terms, I do believe Canada's cultural history is more socialistic than that of the US. And I do believe it colours the way we see things.

I was born here in Toronto, but I lived in Edmonton for almost 11 years back in the mid '70's and early '80's. Remember Peter Lougheed? I loved it. I had to be dragged back here kicking and screaming by the company I was working for at the time. Of course, I love it here too all over again. I must say that Northern Alberta is almost as beautiful as Northern Ontario. ;)

Alan

>Yes, well ... but there are some of us who "dislike" the left, and prefer the right ... particularly in the west :)
>
>>Hi Fabio,
>>
>>I don't have a really good explanation. Canada and the US do have different cultural histories to a large extent. Same in many ways, different in some. I don't want to open a hornets nest, but I think the average US citizen is more corporate friendly than the average Canadian. I think that the fact that Canada has a bit more of a socialistic cultural history, tends to colour our attitude toward the corporate world a little more.
>>
>>Alan
>>
>>>Hi Alan,
>>>
>>>i am completely in agreement with you.
>>>
>>>If you read my message Thread #844066, the only possible conclusion is:
>>>- the product is the only important component.
>>>- BUGS and FIXING are phantom components.
>>>
>>>Reading many messages on UT, I have noticed a differnt cultural approach, from part of the Canadians regarding the Americans, on this problem.
>>>
>>>You have one explanation?
>>>
>>>Fabio