Canada annexation not realistic
I am writing to voice my strong opposition to any suggestion that the United States annex Canada as its 51st state. Such an idea is not only unrealistic but also deeply misguided.
Canada is a sovereign nation with its own government, legal system and identity. Any attempt to absorb it into the U.S. would violate international law, strain diplomatic relations and go against the fundamental principles of national self-determination. The U.S. Constitution does not grant the president unilateral power to annex foreign territory, and such an effort would require overwhelming consent from both nations — an outcome that is highly improbable.
Rather than entertaining unrealistic notions of expansion, our leaders should focus on strengthening our relationship with Canada as a valued ally and addressing the pressing domestic issues that impact Americans daily.
Philip Bundy
Albuquerque