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Old 05-30-2007, 02:56 PM   #33
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Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor View Post
Given the life expectancy prior to european's in the 14th century was around 35-40 years and now is 80+. I guess they were much better off.
I would be curious to see what the life expectancy for Aboriginals is today. All of Canada is in the high 70's. I would suspect that for Aboriginals it would be lower than the average; not higher.

Plus, for myself I would rather have 40 great years than 70 crappy ones.
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