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riverbendviewgal

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Fri Feb 15, 2013, 04:38 PM
Feb 2013

Yes we are another country....Our French speaking province, Quebec, has driver's licenses in French so I guess there is a point here. but there was a comment on the Toronto Star article about these permits from English speaking Canadians and the comment was by a Florida Law enforcement person..."there is no sense to translate English to English"
I found some of the comments hilarious....Take a look, click on comments...and there are a lot of them.
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/02/14/floridas_international_drivers_licence_rule_leaves_canadians_fuming.html


Whenever I boycott a state that I might have visited, I call the Department of Tourism and tell them Brickbat Feb 2013 #1
I am in Canada now riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #4
Oh, I knew you were in Canada... Brickbat Feb 2013 #7
I am not that swift I guess riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #9
I assume this has something to do with 'English only' wingnuts in Floridabama. nt onehandle Feb 2013 #2
They are nutwits riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #5
"Don't let the door hit ya in the arse!" -quote- all the waitresses & waiters who you didn't tip. L0oniX Feb 2013 #3
You are a very insulting person riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #8
Bullshit! L0oniX Feb 2013 #11
Why the personal attack? nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #14
I did. nt IdaBriggs Feb 2013 #15
Personal??? I'm quoting from the many waitesses and waiters I talk with. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #16
Well the same can be said of many Americans. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #19
Why do a personal attack on her? LiberalFighter Feb 2013 #22
Yep. I'm an Aussie and when I moved to Europe, I had to learn how to tip. SwissTony Feb 2013 #32
I don't remember "tipping" as part of European culture. WinkyDink Feb 2013 #42
It's not really. SwissTony Feb 2013 #44
We are a country of liars. I don't believe anyone just because they say something. L0oniX Feb 2013 #48
I don't believe you...you are lying. sdfernando Feb 2013 #78
I thrive off of your hatred. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #80
LOL...I don't hate you sdfernando Feb 2013 #83
USA! USA! USA! USA! Capt. Obvious Feb 2013 #28
I know an American Lady from NJ riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #29
I'm quite certain you may actually believe ,,, LanternWaste Feb 2013 #41
Broad brush much? Bake Feb 2013 #81
Aw your right I'm sorry ...please forgive me L0oniX Feb 2013 #82
How did this turn into a tipping thread anyway??? Bake Feb 2013 #85
But they buy stuff and help the economy SoCalDem Feb 2013 #84
Both concise and idiotic sharp_stick Feb 2013 #23
Wow. What a compelling argument. Is that all you've got? nm rhett o rick Feb 2013 #60
I was thinking the same thing. The waiters and waitresses won't lose.... BlueJazz Feb 2013 #10
They don't leave a tip for the hotel/motel maids either. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #12
How many Americans do? nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #20
I always tip the maids at least 15% ...and resturaunt workers 15 to 20%...and I am not wealthy. L0oniX Feb 2013 #45
You are an exception as far as maids nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #46
You are definitely the exception laundry_queen Feb 2013 #49
Gee I am a dumb ass then I guess. Stupid me tipping maids. L0oniX Feb 2013 #51
I tip maids but no where near 15% dsc Feb 2013 #68
For me it depends on how long my stay is. If I see that they are doing a good job and... L0oniX Feb 2013 #70
well yeah a long stay dsc Feb 2013 #71
This is very well understood in the area of Florida I live in. NCTraveler Feb 2013 #30
+1 L0oniX Feb 2013 #47
That's because here laundry_queen Feb 2013 #50
I fully understand your points and agree to an extent. NCTraveler Feb 2013 #53
When I worked in restaurants I never had a problem with Canadians tipping. GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #17
Maybe its a regional thing then. I'm in St. Pete. n/t L0oniX Feb 2013 #18
Ah, it's the "snowbird" thing - That I get. GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #21
not regional.... Maine-ah Feb 2013 #25
It's not a regional thing, and it is an epidemic in Michigan (across the border and easy to get to ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #26
Oh, it's you... SidDithers Feb 2013 #31
"Your attitude might have something to do with your lack of tips. appleannie1 Feb 2013 #77
should cut down on the lines at disney dembotoz Feb 2013 #6
I loved Disney riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #13
Disney sucks. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #27
Well it is fun for those who don't live in the big cities like Toronto riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #33
I love Disney World spinbaby Feb 2013 #35
I wish I could visit Disney World more often, but it's a long trip. CharlieVicker Feb 2013 #63
My daughter works for Universal and her boyfriend works for Disney. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #40
I'm glad they have good jobs and all, but there are a lot better places in Florida than WDW Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2013 #72
I get one when I visit family in Europe, they are inexpensive and a good thing to get, though not uppityperson Feb 2013 #24
Seems like the reason behind the legislation was in good faith... NCTraveler Feb 2013 #34
an international drivers permit costs $15. At least in the U.S. -$25 in Canada. Maine-ah Feb 2013 #36
I have one riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #39
I traveled to/drove in Europe often from 1973-2000. Never needed an IDP. WinkyDink Feb 2013 #43
Does Florida have the authority to pass such a law? ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #54
you would think so, but it's a state issue. Maine-ah Feb 2013 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author steve2470 Feb 2013 #37
I seriously doubt that this law will be enforced against Canadians. ... spin Feb 2013 #38
what for? treestar Feb 2013 #52
Canada is, technically, a foreign country. OceanEcosystem Feb 2013 #55
Welcome to DU riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #58
Canadians are hardly the only ones affected KamaAina Feb 2013 #57
They should also make them take a driving test before being allowed on Florida roads. William769 Feb 2013 #59
I have a question. Are Quebec's licenses bilingual or in French only? JVS Feb 2013 #61
I am not sure riverbendviewgal Feb 2013 #62
I was driving up in Montreal a few years ago and turned off a main road onto a residential street. JVS Feb 2013 #64
Stand your ground wasn't enough? mick063 Feb 2013 #65
FL has become a police state. darkangel218 Feb 2013 #66
I don't see this as a problem. Separation Feb 2013 #67
Not much info on a drivers license jambo101 Feb 2013 #69
Sorry Canadians, we meant to fuck over Mexicans but we screwed you instead. Ganja Ninja Feb 2013 #73
Problem solved jambo101 Feb 2013 #75
The law is on hold, it seems it might well be in violation of... Spazito Feb 2013 #74
For a state that depends on tourism they sure know how to keep tourists away. appleannie1 Feb 2013 #76
This new law applies to ALL foreigners! Rocky888 Feb 2013 #79
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