Don't be so Smug, Canada

Americans are living the good life again, while Canadians choose to live in misery.

Canadians continue to put normal life on hold, with the population most recently held hostage by Theresa Tam’s announcement that we must wait until 75 per cent of adults have received their first doses and 20 per cent have received their second doses of vaccines.

This means that the federal government has no intention of seeing lockdowns lifted until sometime in the summer, at the earliest.

A key related question is whether 75 per cent of Canadians even want to get the vaccine now. What happens then?

Meanwhile, while Canadians sheepishly await direction from their political and public health leaders for permission to live a normal (or quasi-normal) life again, every American adult now at least has the option of getting a vaccine, and life is quickly returning to normal.

Why are we content with seeing ourselves denied the fundamental joys and freedoms of normal life while our American siblings reclaim their lives?

If we Canadians believe our country is better than the United States - or at least manifest feelings of inferiority through displays of superiority - then why are we okay with accepting a significantly lower quality of life in our country?

Let’s take a look at how normal life is blossoming again in America.

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UFC 261, Jacksonville Florida (note the Canadian flag in the rafters):

ESPN @espn

A look at the crowd at #UFC261 It's the first event the UFC has held with a capacity crowd since before the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, with 15,000 fans.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers (obviously in Texas, not Toronto):

SportsCenter @SportsCenter

A look at Globe Life Field where the Texas Rangers are currently playing in front of a full-capacity crowd of 40,000+ fans.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spending time with our beloved Stanley Cup:

Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis

It was awesome having the @StanleyCup at the Florida Capitol today – one of the best trophies in all of sports. Congrats again to the champions @TBLightning on a great season. Tampa is TitleTown USA! #GoBolts

Normal life in Georgia:

Suwanee Magazine @suwaneemagazine

Yesterday, Mayor Jimmy Burnette and members of the Suwanee City Council gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completed renovations to Station Park + unveil the new three-story mural "Transformation" by Lauren Stumberg on the municipal courthouse exterior wall.

Normal life in Kansas:

Wichita State Softball @GoShockersSB

So, last night was fun 😎

Normal life in Indiana:

Kelly Lafferty Gerber @KLaffGerber

Bundled in blankets and coats, a crowd of nearly 100 people gathered outside of Eastern High School for Greentown Library's first drive-in movie night on Friday, April 16, to watch Disney's "Soul."

Normal life in Nebraska:

Nebraska Quakes Lambert @NEQuakesLambert

Food and fun between league games last night. Keep improving on and off the field girls. @NEQuakesSB

Normal life in North Carolina:

Brad Cain aka Lodi @Lodi1Brad

Fun night at wrestling practice last night. I think we ALL learned some things, which is always a win! #TeamFearlessTrainingAcademy #WrestlingSchool #LodiRulz

Normal life in Kentucky:

Regina Rickert @acrphoto

PHOTO GALLERY | Big Blue Nation gathered to celebrate their 2020 NCAA Volleyball National Champions today at Memorial Coliseum. 📸 flickr.com/photos/2040027…

Normal life in Missouri:

Greenfield R-IV School District @GreenfieldRIV

Elementary students received quite the treat this morning as the High School Band traveled over to put on a concert. The band played an impressive selection of marches, traditional songs, and jazz. Great job band students and Mr. Elery!

Normal life in Florida:

SecondOpinion 🟢 @DaFeid

Florida new video How it started / How it's going: Events including Covid Cases 2 weeks later. January - New Years Eve - Nightlclub February - Superbowl - Miami Beach - Strawberry Festival March - Daytona Bike Week - Spring Break Enjoy - Please Retweet if you like it.

SecondOpinion 🟢 @DaFeid

Covid on Twitter: It's always about (Panic) Models vs. Real Life. Suggestion: Let's look back at how the number of cases has developed in Florida over the past 10 weeks. 2 minutes Video including case numbers 14 days delayed. Thread 1/x https://t.co/ywkkvPXJw4

Normal life in South Carolina:

Hammond Softball @SoftballSkyhawk

Thursday night’s game was cancelled, but we still had a great night and packed the park. Games, home run derbies, dance contests, base races, and more. Thanks to the Lower School students and parents for coming out to join in the fun! We love our Skyhawk Family. 🥎

Normal life in Colorado:

Colorado Christian XC & TF @runccurun

Proud of our group for dressing up then having a great time at the department's year end celebration last night! Good to see Ryder, Josh and Michelle get recognized with awards as well.

Normal life in Tennessee:

Mick Kyte Music @goatwhiskey

The Cascade Draft House was packed full and off the charts fun last night!! I’ll be back there during Rhythm & Roots!

Normal life in Texas:

Lady Ranger Volleyball @ladyrangervb

The girls supporting our sophomore @isabelleleann at the choir concert last night!!

Normal life in South Dakota:

Governor Kristi Noem @govkristinoem

We got together and celebrated our administrative professionals today! Someone was smiling down on us😊 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay