tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333725.post110694189351063964..comments2024-01-07T13:22:12.033-08:00Comments on Great White North: Solutions made easy with Evil Beaver Armies.theduckthiefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17255259957279220797noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333725.post-1108517668348302142005-02-15T17:34:00.000-08:002005-02-15T17:34:00.000-08:00I have to confess that I was looking to provoke wi...I have to confess that I was looking to provoke with my comments on Kitsault, BC. <br /><br />I did read several articles in newspapers that brought up the issue but they didn't necessarily lead to "the collective euphoria of Kitsault-bashing." <br /><br />I was aware of Mr. Suthanthiran's nationality and of the mining in the area but I just didn't include that in my post. <br /><br />But Kitsault is a beautiful area and you're right, the fact there will be economic development there is great. <br /><br />On one hand these "sovereignty issues" seem so insignificant compared to life-threatening problems and social issues in Canada today but to others it's a matter of pride (definitely not a matter of national security). The way people approach these kind of issues seems very black and white. It's either not on the radar or it's an invasion by a foreign power.<br /><br />Kitsault was thrown into the mix to see if people would identify the purchase of the town with Denmark's "occupation" of Hans Island and the other stories mentioned.<br /><br />So far you've been the only person to dispute my comments. But I do have to apologize for my underhanded ways. It was very un-Canadian of me. I totally appreciate your comments on Kitsault though. <br /><br />As for my location, I move around. Let's just say, the duck is everywhere.theduckthiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255259957279220797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7333725.post-1108361231960670312005-02-13T22:07:00.000-08:002005-02-13T22:07:00.000-08:00Hiya GWN,
I'm taking slight issue with your never...Hiya GWN,<br /><br />I'm taking slight issue with your nevertheless astute observations re: Kitsault, BC.<br /><br />Let's place several things into context, lest we get lost in the morass known as "the collective euphoria of Kitsault-bashing." I especially fear what may befall the heretofore good name of Mr. Krishnan Suthanthiran (I don't know him personally, nor am affiliated with the man, just for the record).<br /><br />Fact: Suthanthiran *is* a Canadian citizen, and studied in Ottawa (he's a P. Eng.) during the 60s. He'd discovered the Kitsault site was for sale whilst on a business trip to Halifax (another great Canadian city).<br /><br />Story goes, he'd been pining for an opportunity to give something back to the country which "took him in and gave him and his family a home."<br /><br />With the steal of a deal in northern B.C. presenting itself, the golden goose egg was laid. The rest, as they say, is history. Bravo. Indicative of the everlasting truth that timing, alas, is everything in this life.<br /><br />I'm pleased the purchase went down for several reasons:<br /><br />1) many Canadian investors *could've* (in theory, and on paper) ponied up the cash, but DIDN'T! It took a savvy Sri Lankan entrepreneur based in Springfield, VA (www.bestmedical.com), to have the clear vision of imagining what_just_might_be miles north of the more appealing Vancouver. Something good WILL eventually be done with this town, rest assured.<br /><br />2) As a result of Mr. Suthanthiran's investment, BC gets to continue its stellar track record of coming to grips with its Native population. Restitution and reconciliation is accelerated by these Kitsault moves & shakes.<br /><br />3) The possibilities of what to do up there are simply endless. What was at once a possible eyesore and a waste of precious resources shall now be placed into productive use.<br /><br />Yes, yes, I do go on...<br /><br />One last thing: Let me also state categorically (since I've studied the matter quite extensively, as you can see) -- the property was ALREADY in American hands to begin with (a Phoenix-based mining concern). It now STILL remains in American hands, so nothing's apparently changed ownership-wise.<br /><br />Save for one vital difference --> Mr. S. bought it with very Canadian intentions in mind.<br /><br />The fact he's also Canadian himself is a bonus.<br /><br /><br />**************<br /><br />I enjoy your writing style.<br /><br />I'm in Toronto, btw. Where might we find you?<br /><br />-- AMADMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17445792927140689927noreply@blogger.com