Heh. I hear what you're saying believe me, and I wholeheartedly agree. Problem is, not enough do or are willing to stand united on it. As people, we will stand up for ourselves when tested. You push us and we'll push back, there's no question. But as a nation there's little pride left. It's not only reflected in the military (what's left), but in just about every department. Education, industry, the arts, health care, name it. The years of liberalism have really taken a toll.
On the provincial level there tends to be a real sense of identity and bonding among the people, but we can't seem to get our act together as a country. As I said, we're divided. Not just Québec vs. everyone else, but east vs. west, west vs. central, central vs. everyone. We don't have a strong sense of kinship or identity amongst ourselves and no clear goals. But so many will act as if nothing is wrong. We're kidding ourselves.