Quote Originally Posted by ironchef

If the social safety net or civil society in Canada is so highly valued, why doesn't everyone contribute equally? Why must some people pick up the slack for others. That guy is taking a stab at the "American Dream" because people here feel that they shouldn't have to take care of others, why is that wrong?
The last quote addressed that, its the difference in mentality between the two countries. The American Dream addresses individual achievement while Canadians value the sense of community as a whole.

If I make $60k a year I have no problem paying say.. $50 a month vs someone who makes $30k a year and pays $10 a month. If we are both giving the same proportionately then where is the problem? In real wages we are both giving as much we can and in reality I still have more to spend than they do.