New Winnipeg Forums - Canada vs Denmark: �The Hans Island War

New Winnipeg Forums - Canada vs Denmark: �The Hans Island War

I have always wanted to live in Canada and a number of times my friends found my choice to be quite odd. I mean most of the country is cold, a fairy flat economy especially when compared to United States or Europe. Well this is one of the reasons why. Hans Island is a small island, with nothing phenomenal to offer, off the coast of Greenland. Denmark and Canada have been claiming this island as their own. The Canadian soldiers decided to retaliate against Danish actions in 2002 on Hans Island, so what do they do - bomb the Danish? Hell no they planted the Canadian flag, built an Inukuk and left some Canadian whisky for the Danes. There are some people who would consider this Cowardice but I think it is a very logical way of dealing with issues. We as a society try to control violence using the threat of consequences and force but why don't we try to discourage violent behavior in the first place.
I think it is very difficult to act the right way although it might not be the popular way. I think this makes Canada better most of these aggressive nations. Don’t get me wrong I have tremendous respect for soldiers who fight for the right cause but I’m saying that these brave men should not have to fight in the first place. I know some of you might not agree with me but I would be happy if you atleast acknowledge that there is such a concept out there.

Peace