Some Canadians do indeed pronounce the words in the manner described. That doesn't make it couth to point it out to all Canadians, as you seem to recognize. :D

Nope, sorry. I've met only three US citizens who haven't at one point done the "oot and aboot" bullshit when visiting Canada. If you're too fucking stupid to recognize a stereotype and ignore it when you're visiting the locale, you might just deserve the reputation.

I wanted to simply say "Americans", but there's got to be more than nationalistic arrogance attached to this douche's behaviour.

That is perfectly repulsive. Now the big question:

TotallyLogical answered two of your questions while calling into question whether you might have a bias. It was bluntly phrased perhaps, but clear.

I'd have to go with: yes, the law is necessary. The greater the amount of time it takes for firefighters to set up and start working on a blaze the greater property damage and potential for loss of life. It's not a simple inconvenience, like circling to find a parking spot would've been for the BMW driver.

I assumed that the hose couldn't make turns that tight under load, hence the smashed windows.

[Calm point-and-counterpoint discussion of the merits of individual accusatory flames, with appropriately explanatory external links and commentary. Universally ignored as gasoline is poured on the flames.]

Beautiful use of English. I'm awed, and snickering.

Dear Raphael,

Emotional, certainly.

Not sure I did, really. Perhaps you could've spoken to your point instead of calling an action "idiotic."

I'd like an example of something over the top from you if you don't mind, as each of the examples I provided has been described by some media as over the top or outrageous being done by "the gays" to make a…

Getting rid of the PDA after wins makes sense, since it's irrelevant to the race. If winners want to party, they can do that on their own time. On that we're in agreement

If the racer is going to be kissing a woman when he's in the winner's circle it's the same thing as yelling "I'm straight."

Yeah, the LGBT+ community will probably stop doing when everyone holds the same opinion you do. Until then, we have Takei.

While I agree with you, I regret that it's unlikely to ever happen; therefore, more visibility, awareness, and acceptance are key.

Thank you!

Ah, one-time owners. I had a Monday morning, Hermosillo assembly Ford Escort. I confess only to liking the leather in my cousin's Focus since.

We're actually in agreement on "making out" in public as disrespectful in many circumstances. None of the circumstances I noted would be disrespectful, in my opinion, from a kiss on the wedding day or anniversary, to holding hands in the hospital. It's perfectly acceptable for straight folk to display in this fashion,…

Agreed. As is innuendo.