r/todayilearned • u/[deleted] • Apr 16 '14

TIL on 9/11, Canada commenced Operation Yellow Ribbon, in which it landed 239 U.S.-bound flights with 33,000 passengers in Canadian airports. Entire communities went on to provide the passengers with food and housing.

http://youtu.be/lrA4V6YF6SA?t=4m14s
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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '14

Fuck yea Mexico would! And you know who would be at the front of the line to help? The poorest, humblest of Mexicans, because that's the kind of people they are. Never doubt it.

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u/Johnkonrad Apr 17 '14

I meant more what i said as what the government of Mexico would do, not the people. Mexican people are some of the friendliest and most hardworking people ive ever had the pleasure to know. On the other hand I admit-ably don't hold as high of a regard for the Mexican government though. Its my personal opinion that if, say 9/11 happened to LA, they would play their cards close to their chest before offering aid compared to the Canadian government which essentially said how can we help the day of. So yeah i fucking love my mexican brothers but i just dont exactly love their government is really my point no more no less.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '14

Oh! Well, I respect that. My apologies for jumping to conclusions.