Are US citizens more "American" than Canadians or Mexicans?
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Geographically no, the continent consists of North and South American, so in that sense (and if you also lump Europeans, Arabs, Indians, Chinese etc. together as Eurasians) they are all American.\n\nCulturally, politically and as inhabitants of a country that calls itself 'America the free', whatever its correct title then of course they are...by definition.\n\nGenetically or even biologically if you regard Homo sapiens as having sub-species, most Americans are in fact European or African etc. The only true Americans in historical times are full-blood native Indians.
157463
Who says we americans are racist? some are.. but not all of us.
1182955
Of course we know that there are many immigrants from many countries besides Mexico. America is the great melting pot. The topic is ILLEGAL immigrants though. I am sure that we have them from all countries also. What do we hear the most though? We hear about the ILLEGAL Mexicans walking over the border. Yes we have another country bordering us...but when was the last time you heard about an ILLEGAL Canadian walking over the border? I am not saying it doesn't happen. The media pretty much only discusses the Mexicans.\nAs far as persons who say things to you because you are Hispanic....unfortunately that is just life. There are ignorant people everywhere. Fortunately for you....you know that you are a citizen. You went and got a degree, a job, and pay taxes. That's what you are supposed to do. \nI just want to know something. You get all offended about people talking about Mexicans....yet you called Americans lazy. You do know that you are an American right?
915068
As an American born Canadian, I can tell you that I met equally nice Americans as well as Canadians.  I don't think we're any nicer. \n\nAs for Canadians being snobs about Americans, I actually believe it's true.  I love being Canadian but (and I admit it's a generalization) we define our national identity as being "not" American. I can only imagine that New Zealander's feel the same way about Australians.
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Canadian= a citizen of the country of Canada.  My dad's a Canadian immigrant, but I'm 100% full-red-blooded American.  If you are born in Canada- you're a citizen.  If you legally immigrate there and become a citizen, you're Canadian.
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Technically you're correct.  You'd do a better job making your point without the capital letters.\n\nYes, Mexico is part of North America, thus Mexicans are also Americans.  As a matter of fact they're a member of the Organization of American States (OAS).  \n\nThe answer to your question is "history."  The U.S.A. is the only country to use "America" in it's name.  It's a lot short to refer to someone as an "American" rather than a "United States of American".  Over time that was just the accepted terminology.  There's lots of terminology out there that isn't 100% precise.  Get over it.  It's no denigration of other countries.
650956
What's the question? Canada has a fairly lax immigration process, the US is more rigid. People illegally enter both countries and siphon resources away from citizens and legal immigrants. The US INS has a PR problem, and our reactionary politicians generally only add fuel to the fire.
576546
I'm a Canadian and I think the Americans, except for the government, are a bunch of suckers. Unfortunately most Americans are not by choice. The president has got you people so hyped up on the idea AMERICA IS THE GREATEST YAAAAAAAA that you American people are completely oblivious of all the scandals and awful things that your government is doing. I have to say that President Bush and all the other presidents have to be as messed up as Bin Laden himself. Its not entirely the fault of the American people that you're in shit up to your necks but you people are just like f&*cken puppets on a string and it takes a third person (Canada and the rest of the world) to identify it. America, sadly, is a first class country going down curropt rd. in the express lane. Yes I agree GOD Bless America and  I prey to god, let the American people see the reality so they have at least a fighting chance to change thier future.\nThies are just my thoughts to your comment about your American government. I like the American people your  Canadas favourite friend but you guys got to wake up and smell the corruption.
1013110
As long as you live in the western hemisphere you are an American - not a US citizen or resident.  The only true way that can be interpreted is to say patriot because all races & heratrages can be a 100%.
265879
Well, im american, and we have a lot of debate always going on about immigration policy here too. I know little of canadian immigration matters, however, if it helps, most{not all} immigrants to usa dont contribute much but cheap labor, however, there children usually assimilate very quickly, and that generation becomes contributing tax paying citizens. So, if your an optimist,  it can be looked at as an investment in the future.
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No. In fact Americans are less free than Canadians. For example I can't be tested for Marijuana use to get a job unless its a crucial job like pilot. Also, the four freedoms of  man as outlined in the United Nation's "Universal Declaration of Human Rights" include the freedoms from want and fear. Again Canadians are more free than Americans because we live with less fear and want for a lot less like medical care. Please read the Universal Declaration at the website below. President Roosevelt outlined these freedoms to Congress in a state of the union address. President Eisenhower warned Americans, in his final speech as president, against the Military/Industrial complex from taking over too much power. ie; Halliburton?
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I'm Canadian. Under no circumstances would I call myself American.\n\nAnd the name "Europe" is becoming synonymous with the European Union, and so for example including Ireland and excluding Switzerland. (Although it's true that the Swiss would be more likely to call themselves "Europeans" than the Irish would.)\n\nAnd while you're at it, I know a fair number of US citizens (some who have no other citizenship) who were NOT born in the USA.
1128843
I guess that depends who answers it.  I'm an American, so I answer from an American point of view.  Just because of the sheer number of Americans I think that a large number of the people on this site are from the US.
939919
We have far more American citizens, than immigrants.\n\nAND, America is a nation made up by immigrants. So, your question kinda goes against itself.
81216
Couldn't tell you about other US Citizens, but I don't hate Canadians.  My first two girlfriends are Canadian, my boss is Canadian and my favorite beer is Canadian. \n\nI think, overall, many US Citizens don't agree with some of the policies that the Canadian Government has.  Personally, it is your country and you should run it how you see fit.\n\nI do wish that you would make it a little harder to become a citizen, but I am not in a position to dictate that - I only know what I have seen as a recruiter.
776410
Canada is way more immigrant-friendly than the USA.
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If anyone immigrates illegally they are treated the same from the gov standpoint - no matter what country they are from.\n\nBut the truth of the matter is that immigrants from Canada do get treated better by US society than do immigrants (legal or otherwise) from Mexico.  The many posts on this question show that we often assume a Canadian will look somewhat like us and speak English (even though a good portion of Canada speaks French) and therefore, they must have come legally.  Whereas society looks at any Latino and makes the assumption they are here illegally and they are Mexican.  That is called prejudice.  And unfortunately, our great country still struggles with prejudice as this topic shows so well.\n\nUnless you are Native American, your family immigrated at some point - this is what makes America quite unique in the world.  Yes, laws should be followed and enforced, however the automatic biased negative reaction towards Hispanics is wrong.\n\nThe first step to getting better on this is admitting that racism does indeed exist.