Canada is a good notion but look at the difference in population.
Canada 30,287,000 Vs. United States 267,839,000 That is almost nine times the population. California has more people then Canada. It is a lot easier to keep a smaller population apeased. I am not saying Canada is a bad country, it just doesnt have the "problems" America has because of its large population.
Phil- I agree with you I don't think there is another country in which has a better system of distribution of wealth, responsibilites and valued resources such as the United States of America. I feel some on this board take for granted what America has that other countries don't. I am not saying America is perfect, still I wouldn't live in another country. Well maybe Canada. But thats only if America goes to shit.....