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That's quite a quote. I agree 100%. I just wish I knew a way to convince more people of the wisdom of that, especially in these times.

It's definitely true that all peace protesters aren't 18 year old university students. My father in law is a case study. He was a boy in Holland when the Nazis invaded. He saw random civilians pulled from his church and murdered by firing squad as retaliation for the activities of the Dutch...

Does anyone know the latest on Master Corporal Bason's funeral? Is it open to the public? There are probably a few former members who served with him, like myself, who would like to show our respect, but do not want to intrude on the family's arrangements. I know when and where the service is...

I like the idea of minority governments in theory too. But for now, the only hope Canada will live up to its duty in Afghanistan is that the Conservatives win a majority in an upcoming election. The window is closing fast on that though. From what I understand Harper is indicating the decision...

Bason was on my QL3. I can't say that we were close friends but I knew him and liked him very much. He was an outgoing guy with a good sense of humour. This is the first time I've known one of these faces that appears on the news. I've been dreading this day. RIP Bason. I'm unspeakably proud to...

It's easier for them to support an imaginary mission than to support a real one. The NDP, for example, originally supported the war in Kosovo and now Afghanistan. They only suddenly changed their minds when the inevitable tragedies occured. In Kosovo it was cost to civilians, in Afghanistan it...

I'm a man but if it was possible to give birth to Rick Mercer's children, I would do it.

An earlier post questioned why there is a "clock" dangling between the legs...Maybe it was just a typo. I'll let you decide what other word it could have been. I apologize.

Also, what does one unnamed diplomat from an unnamed country know about Canadian "stress." What kind of source is that? No other NATO troops have post-traumatic stress? Using the same methods, let me say an "unnamed diplomat" also said Canadian troops kick ass.

I've seen garbage media reports like this a couple times, denigrating Canadian soldiers. If Canadians are somehow more nervous about taking risks then why have they suffered so many casualties in Afghanistan? I smell BS. The Canadian troops are as good as any in NATO. But since Canada is...

I apologize to dynaglide for stealing his body part reference. I take it back out of respect and say instead the show was about as funny as waking up naked next to Jack Layton.

What a great idea for a comedy and social commentary! Too bad the actual show is about as funny as cancer of the scrotum.

I hope you're the only one.

Rick Mercer is for Canadian soldiers what Bob Hope once was for American soldiers. Hillier is the first CDS I can remember being proud of. I don't know much about it but he seems like exactly what Canada needs as CDS in these times. They both have my respect for life.

I'm waiting for Jack Layton to quote these sources in Parliament as evidence of why we should leave. Let's see if his stupidity goes THAT deep.

Another two of Canada's best are gone. To the families, I can't imagine what you are going through. I am deeply sorry for what you are feeling. Rest in peace soldiers. "If the greatness of life is measured in deeds done for others, then Canada's sons and daughters who have made the ultimate...

Kirk Douglas is making movies again? He must have had a miraculous recovery from his stroke. I'm glad to hear it. I'll have to rent "The Sential." That movie sounds very similar to the one his son Michael Douglas made recently called The Sentinel. It even had a similar sounding plot involving...

A lot of you make some excellent points. I no longer worry about global warming. Just think of all the money we can save on airfare, travelling to tropical destinations. Instead, just stay home in Nunavut with the palm trees. I can't wait.

I'm glad the government made the decision purely for the families' sake. What a kind bunch they are...

I wonder why Dallaire would possibly want to send Canadian troops to Darfur, other than for simple Liberal partisan politics. It couldn't have anything to do with the fact that he watched hundreds of thousands of people killed with no response from the international community...No, certainly...