I realize the european union is a bond of 17 countries, though these 17 countries are not as independent as say Canada or the United States. They're power is minuscule in comparison and a connection such as the Union would be a positive step forward for their countries.

Here are some links to the benefits of the European Union
http://culture.polishsite.us/articles/art60fr.htm
http://www.berr.gov.uk/europeandtra.../page22676.html
"The perceived benefits of becoming a member of the EU act as an incentive for both political and economic reform in states wishing to fulfil the EU's accession criteria, and are considered a major factor contributing to the reform of former Communist countries in Eastern Europe."

Now it seems the European Union is a strong incentive based connection in which countries would benefit from joining.


I see no real benefit of a NAU, therefore it wouldn't happen. Countries in Europe benefit from the Union in regards to their economic well being and various other aspects. Sure various common laws are created for the countries participating in the Union, but each individual country also most likely has their own set of laws on top of the common ones. Their history is not forgotten at all as history is all from memorization and facts / stories... I see Mexico gaining the most from the Union if there was one, as their economic well being would raise exponentially to be someone on-par with the Canadians and Americans.

A union of sorts would not realistically benefit Canada or the United States, though bills like the one mentioned in your first post about the military movement (i dont know what it was called and cant be bothered to look it up) but the treaty signed enabled free movement between countries, which is a beneficial thing when each country has their time of need and need aid and support.

More bills and treaties for support in time of need and ones which help the economic factors of each country through the cross border trading would benefit each country more than combining countries.

Although yourre statement about the Bill of Rights etc is true, you have to remember that you're not adding two countries to the United States, youre creating almost an entirely new country itself, it does seem kind of prehistoric in logic as a new country forms, laws, bills, etc need to be created to keep justice and regulation throughout the country. Although each country will have their own history and heritage still preserved, they will undergo "slight" in the case of Mexico "large" law treaty and bill changes.

Frankly a North American Union will not happen, the EU had benefits for countries to join, but an NAU would have little benefit to the countries involved.

I agree with you "throwing out" everything that makes you American would suck.... BUT.. you do realize that is a Melting Pot mentality which the United States conform to. Unlike the States, Canada utilizes a Cultural Mosaic which represents all nationalities beliefs traditions as their own as well as the fact they are Canadian.
If this mentality is brought forward and utilized by all countries involved the worries of losing everything that makes you American will not exist.

We have two different mind states I suppose, I believe in the cultural mosaic that is Canada, while it seems you conform more to the Melting Pot mentality which what you had said. Correct me if I'm wrong of course, thats just how I view it right now.