People in Quebec, because he looks like and speaks English like an American, do not accept him as one of their own. ... probably speaks French better than anyone in this thread..
EB, while in other threads I have a lot of respect for your contributions, the way you are treating this subject matter baffles mes.
Let's correct some misconceptions: I doubt that Shatner speaks better French than shijak, protagroas or myself. Imagine for a second that English is my second language and you will have an idea of my proficiency in French. I have never judged him on his looks or native language, and have been a Star Trek fanatic since day one.
Why do you need to introduce (wrongly) assumed prejudice into this? What will it achieve except resentment? As I stated before, this hammering of yours on assumed prejudice is starting to sounds like a prejudice in and of itself.
Like I said before, I only learned recently that he was born in Montreal. Big deal! He has always been flogged as a "famous Canadian". When you look at famous Idahoans worldwide they are billed as Americans, not Idahoans.
There may be lack of
knowledge here in Québec about Shatner's province of birth, but I assure you that has nothing to do with his language and-or religion as you have been insisting multiple times in this thread for ... reasons. I am a proud Canadian and always was proud that he is a fellow Canadian.
I also thought this thread was asking people what they thought. You are entitled to state your opinion as to who you think fits
your bill for the question asked, but why not treat other people's opinion on the matter with a dose of respect? Please?
It is clear you favour Shatner over others. Cool! Others prefer others. Cool!