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This DRDC paper just tells the pilots stats.  Doesn't change anything. It's funny that CT155215 was used  to decide this, the hawk seatpack doesn't deploy automatically and the individual was trying to mannually deploy it while landing causing his most severe injuries.  Due to the low altitude...

I'm a young Anglo posted a few months ago to 430 ETAH, CFB Valcartier (first posting).  It is a designated FLU (French Language unit) meaning it has no responsibilty to offer any services in english, the flying and Radio calls are french for the local area.  Being from Vancouver it's a bit of a...

You're hitting the nail on the head, it seems we look the other way so that we don't offend Quebec's right to be a nation.  I was at the Bell center a few weeks ago for a Championship Boxing Card, the main event had three flags displayed; Romanian, American and Quebec.  The fight was televised...

Rotary is a bit different, but it's a very rare program.  It's one of those programs that's dealt with on a individual basis and has to be approved at quite a high level.  There was one guy on that program while I was at Helo School.  Only way to know is to go to the authority but there's a good...

Aha, forgot about the profile thing, new to posting on forums.  Old email from when I joined army.ca but I see the humor that the two BC University dudes are of similar views.  I've been out of BC for a few years so shouldn't be too hippie anymore. While it's hard to judge what people are...

I think this is a healthy and good discussion.  I'm being devil's advocate a bit because this thread was getting a bit one-sided in my opinion.  Trust me I wasn't getting offended just hard to keep up with multiple people, I think I doubled my post count in one day.  I'll come back to check this...

You got me there.

With all your experience in law you would know that it isn't exactly an open and shut case. Anyways that's just a bit of a side argument, who knows if he'll even go through with the litigation.  His priorities might be elsewhere.

I wasn't arguing about how you should feel.  Just the forum in which you express your feelings. I'm a soldier.  I thought that was assumed by now.

They didn't plead guilty.

Well, he'd have to prove that the GoC knew he was getting tortured.  The definition of torture at the time was quite foggy.

He'll be free in 8 years but let's not jump the gone on a payout by the government, don't see that happening.

I think we can all agree on that! Don't worry Mr. Seggie, Khadr won't be getting the same type of Ceremony and Etiquette as your son. 

Do you think he thinks of himself as a Canadian Sir?

I'm not naive enough to believe that the military isn't required in todays world.  Further I support having the capability to Kill, I just wish more people were scared of getting killed so the capability wouldn't have to be used as much.  My experience in the subject is pretty much the same as...

I didn't mean Toronto but I think you knew that.  I was referring to where Khadr is from, the middle east.  Many Canadians, while born here, grow up to their immigrant parents' cultures and values.  This is what makes our country so great and diverse. 

Sorry didn't realize that you were also CDN Lawyer. I'd argue that Khadr is a victim of the way International Law has been applied.  I'm not condoning what he did for the record. Note:  While I think this topic is great to discuss/debate, it has disappointed me where this thread has gone. ...

What's he going to educate himself about?  Just because we define terms like illegal combattants and insurgents doesn't mean anything to a people that see their country being invaded.  You do realize that NATO forces have committed atrocities as well right?  The problem with deporting him is...

Licensed Civvy Physio's once enrolled are on what pay scale- GSO or Medical Officer? 

The Auditor General is making DND and Air Force acquisitions look very bad here.  I can't help but see all of her points.  In this case no-one is arguing about whether we need equipment but the actual acquisition process is being scrutinized.  CF acquisitions are obviously challenging with all...