"i was just tring to point out that as expats we have no say in how this country is run or policed"

I have voted in every single election since I arrived in this country. I do have a say.

Every single event on this island good or bad affects every single person.

I was not born here, nor was I born in Canada which is where most people assume I'm from. As far as I'm concerned I'm not an expat either, you can consider yourself an expat or a local, your choice.