Well...

The old fact about the age Obama was when he knew Ayers has no import, I suppose. Using their names in the same sentence might say they have similar views, but not that they work together.

Pre-Election, folks here in Canada would get uptight about which party would win, and I believe it doesn't matter much - because our government, and that of the US, has a system of checks and balances.

This also reminded me of some people in both countries who complain about the money spent by the government to have the armed forces overseas, and not look after things right in the home country.

At its best, I think that is what can be taken from these points. Canada has a national police force - the RCMP - and it can investigate at levels that the provincial and municipal forces can't. Cooperation among all levels works well here, and there is no dictatorship or threats (OMG!!!! WHO'S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR!!! AAAAAAGGGGGHHHhhhhh...................... ).

I think there is a case to be made for a home armed force; there are cases in both countries where it might be useful, and properly managed, no more prone to complaints and abuse than the LAPD or any other force.

To knock 'the people' out of apathy...great! Please send some of that up here!

Again, good idea, needs checks and balances. JMO