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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.