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Letter from the

E though the NHL season has just
gotten going, another sport is dominant
in the minds of Canadians. For the first time
since they won the World Series in 1993, the
Toronto Blue Jays are in the playoffs.

By the time this issue is published, it is quite
possible that the series between the Jays and
the Texas Rangers is already over in favour
of either side, but allow me to digress.

All over Canadian media, there are
mentions of “Canada’s Team” and how
as proud Canadians we should be in
full support of Canada’s only baseball

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team. To that, I say phooey, balderdash,
and other dismissive things.

The Blue Jays are Canada’s only Major
League Baseball team, just like the Toronto
Raptors are Canada’s only NBA team. We are
told that we must cheer for them, as they
represent our country. However on the Blue
Jays’ roster there are but 6 Canadians and on
the Raptors there are only 2. These teams
are situated within our borders, but they

are not particularily Canadian in makeup.

If you like watching the Jays because
you enjoy their league-leading offense,

are fond of the city they are from, you

like their diverse, talented lineup, or
something else, go right ahead! Do not

feel ashamed for not cheering for them or
forced to cheer for them because of their
geographical location. They are not playing
for your country, they are playing ina
professional league for large paycheques.

Instead, watch the Jays, Raptors, or any
other Canadian-based sports team because
you truly enjoy them, not out of a sense

of duty. There are many enjoyable things
to do in life without being forced to
partake in the things you do not enjoy.