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Eric · 15-07-2007, 22:05

Well, Conrad Black is looking at 35 yrs in the slammer. I don't know if any have followed this trial. But Conrad Black, born in Canada, gave up his Canadian citizenship in order to become a British peer (or pier, I'm not sure). Now, after defrauding shareholders of Hollinger International of at least 30 million bucks, he is facing serious time in a US jail. You guys should keep a tighter leash on your nobility, or, in his case, enobled robber barons.

Funny thing, if he had kept his Canadian citizenship he would be looking only at restitution and a few months easy time. (Canadians believe in restitution, Americans in retribution). I can't see my self giving up my Canadian citizenship for anything, even a peerage.

15-07-2007, 22:05	#1
Eric God Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,290 Liked: 2347 times Rep Power: 58528	Lord Fraud ... Well, Conrad Black is looking at 35 yrs in the slammer. I don't know if any have followed this trial. But Conrad Black, born in Canada, gave up his Canadian citizenship in order to become a British peer (or pier, I'm not sure). Now, after defrauding shareholders of Hollinger International of at least 30 million bucks, he is facing serious time in a US jail. You guys should keep a tighter leash on your nobility, or, in his case, enobled robber barons. Funny thing, if he had kept his Canadian citizenship he would be looking only at restitution and a few months easy time. (Canadians believe in restitution, Americans in retribution). I can't see my self giving up my Canadian citizenship for anything, even a peerage.