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Canada is going down the toilet. I’ve lived here most of my life, born and raised, and it’s just a disgrace now. Forget about all the obvious things that have been stated like ridiculously overpriced homes, high taxes, crap weather etc. \nOne thing I’ve really become more aware of throughout my years here after travelling abroad is that Canadians are truly boring people. Everybody sticks to themselves in their own bubbles and no sense of community or fun. \nBilly Bob Thornton said something many years ago on what he thinks about Canada in an infamous interview on the CBC:\n “Mash potatoes and no gravy”\nDude is crazy and messed up but, you know, he is right in what he says. Perfect description.\nA lot of people here are mindless drones. People are so scared to be speak their minds. \nIt’s a messed up, almost “1984” Orwellian type of society in some ways. Disturbing stuff going on here. But, yay, free healthcare...which has horribly outdated facilities and overcrowded hospitals and waiting lists for certain surgeries where you can wait for years....oh and a lot of doctors who are very cold and no empathy...??

reading all the comments has kind of scared me. I am planning to move to NS in September 2021, Studies first and then settle there. Am I doing something wrong? :(

Hi, nice to meet you, I am Mexican, I would like to study at Canada and get a part time job to get some Canadian experience, I would like to live at Montreal or Winnipeg, but, at this Pandemic situation, I am really scared, because Canada's weather it's quite different rather than Mexico's weather, and if for some strange reason I get the Covid 19, that extremely weather could be fatality, I would like to wait untill this terrible pandemic situation already has gone, of course, I wonder how long time does it going to take for disappear Covid 19?, I don't know, but I guess it's better to wait and expect what's happens

This lady doesn’t even have a country to go, thinking that United States is her country. Because her ancestors were scared to death and moved out from Europe long ago.

I dont think it is a good decision to move to canada or any other western country. Western countries are worst than our country. Atleast you freely pray salah unlike us who are scared to go to masjid. I will move back to pakistan soon Inshallah

Everyone says islamophobia is bad, but I think clever people are scared of Islam!

We have brave people in this world that can face any situation to help another no matter what it takes. We also have good people that are scared in these situations to intervene like this lady said. Nobody needs to be a hero, if you see a situation unfolding and you can not help just please call the police.

I am just thinking how indian kids are growing in American toxic society. It scares me?

Now I'm scared going out because I'm asian

Our soldiers are coming home dead R.I.P People scared how other people dress. How can you call your self a canadian, yet judge people by what they wear, shame on you.

You are talking about east London \nI am scared for your country \nOla hu uber ?

At the start i got scared for a sec becouse My father was going to canada to work there and the part where you say (eh) in every second sentens then your going to prison

I was so scared for the taxes and then i realized i live in sweden

That guy was suddenly scared when she raised her voice?

I can't imagine how scared she must've been! Women, plz get your license to carry, knife and bear mace

Dont be scared, fight for your life.

I'm scared that my brother's family will experience this he's family is in BC, Canada. I thought that canadian people are nice but after seeing this, i'm convinced that every country have this kind of man.

She was so scared she followed him

This guy is as thin as a noodle. So weak. He was literally scared of her. Anyhow she charged at him he would have ran for sure.

Me seeing this video: my BLOOD IS RISING UP BECAUSE OF THIS FCKING RACIST \nmy message to this man FIGHT SOME LIKE YOU, FIGHT A MAN NOT A WOMAN, WHAT ARE YOU SCARED? How pathetic

If he is scared of corona then he should stay away from her. Because he’ll catch it smh

Guys who bully girls are absolutely disgusting. Why don’t you pick on someone your own sized?! Scared?

This is scary and I’m sure she’s so disgusted and scared why is it that people believe it’s ok to target and attack people because of their race and because they have no interest in them sexually people continue to disrespect and attack Asian Americans because of their race and because of a disease that doesn’t even come from a certain race.

I am planning to visit my sisters in US but I got scared now because I look like Chinese, someone might push me in a subway.

I'm scared that something like this would happen to me in the near future. Idk how to feel about it

Now I'm scared to come in Canada

No he deserves to catch fade that's catch a beat down,bet the cop get there quicker when hes the one calling cops cuss someone took him up on his offer \nLol what a punk he call out a woman to fight him,would lo e how he fairs with a man...scared little boys...

If you're scared why did you chase him? Once he stepped back you should of closed and locked the door and call police

Quite informative, thank you. I desire to move to Canada and this has helped a lot to get some heads up to have into account before doing the step. The only thing I'm scared about is to remain inside a plane for 12 hours... Wish I could go there on boat instead but I have no idea if there are boats that head from Europe to Canada dedicated to transport people.

With a mere stroke of a pen, in two fingers, people can hold the lives of others in captivity, freedom, or condemnation not to mention the implications of the involved helpless small children and their mothers- to whom the dad is the only and greatest hero they know...(not knowing that himself is scared and traumatized but yet has to conceal it and play superman on the family stage/ podium) Some of these people are hardworking and can contribute to even a countries tax... Harsh and hard realities we live in, realities not out of nature, but made by us.

Poor girl..i would feel scared as well if i were in her place\nI hope she'll be ok

I here Canadians are scared of the DARK.

This is the fault of the government of all these countries. From the beginning they have made law enforcement and the general population to be scared they will offend Muslims rather than being allowed to accept and treat them as they would other members of society. If one says anything that could remotely be interpreted as offensive they are labeled as being hateful and evil where as Christianity can be ridiculed without any repercussions. All peoples faiths should be respected and not one be given special consideration by law enforcement or government.

I am a Muslim ( by birth) woman in a 85% Muslim dominated country.\nPeople of Canada are right to feel scared.........you don't want people in your country who do not want to adopt to your culture. If they want to stick to their culture they should stick to their countries.

If every country is supposedly becoming islamophobic, don't you think there must be some problem with the religion itself? I don't think anybody blames Muslims but just want to speak openly without getting scared about what they think about the religion, that's not phobia.

I so scared for safety I need vidio bad yt man

You wear the Niqab to scare people. You know it causes offense, so the consequences are your own.

I feel for anyone being discriminated against, here its really hard to get an apartment if you are on assistance, ODSP. Is for disability of many types. All you need to do to see it is go on kijiji. Students and working individuals. And you might think they have their reasons but I have paid my bills. I am quiet, if that isn't discrimination. Enough said. That guy is a scared guy. Scared of change. But that is another discrimination , any woman who walks alone may be subject to unwanted attention. OK I'm done now! Much love to all.

WHO CARES WHAT USA THINKS SOUNDS LIKE THIER SCARED .HA HA WOOOO SCARY

To think this happens in european soil actualy scares me. In some years they will have enough numbers to pass islamic laws.

white people are scared of face coverings

My god,this football and soccer thing got me scared,how can you call it soccer lol

What has happened this is a Christian country NOT a Muslim one if we did something like this toward Muslims we would be the worst type of people imagineble we would be called racists and all sorts and no wonder why some people think that violence is the way because the British police are too incompetent and too scared of being called a racist now the days of Thatcher and Winston are gone British are being walked all over sad to see it's happening under our ?! When are we going to wake up and fight for our British values WakeUp!

Oh please, name a country which is not scared of Muslims.

you are scared or not comfortable. they are there now to stay on and teach every one a lesson to convert. now you have no choice. read quran you know what or remain ignorant. you are finished

ppl are scared of the gouvernement but have faith

Muslim scared of majority in all country but still they didnot want to live in their country.\nSo where they want to leave(on moon)?? ???\nCan you explane ???

White people are scared because they are becoming the minority... We Love You White People.

Of course I am from Costa Rica n I have not felt that friendliness from Canadians here in Vancouver whatsoever. I feel them plain n boring n more serious than a potato. But something that really bothers me is that they look scared. They look so scared that I rather not talk to them.

Majority of nagative comments from indian hindus they are scared from us becaus we kickout their religion and choose islam