DO YOU AGREE THAT CANADA SHOULD BRING BACK ITS SOLDIERS FROM AFGHANISTAN? Please explain.?
546185
No.  Canada is known for their quality.  They help to keep other countries in check.  They are peace keepers.  They help to keep our brothers and sisters south of the border from getting blamed for things they haven't done.  USA may be the brute force of combat but, they also need Canada as peace keepers to help smooth over a countries' people from the upset of military conflict.  This in general has given Canada a respect that other countries cannot obtain.  Things maybe disturbing in Afghanistan and as peace keepers there will always be a cost.  Remember Canada's Prime Minister is also answerable to the Queen of England and if the Queen wants us there, we are there.
1063081
I have been a Canadian all of my life. We are basically a peace loving nation. One of our prime minister came up with a UN peace keeping force that tries and keep an eye on uncontrol situation in many countries before they become a war. Another thing is that we don't get involved in conflicts we know we can't win ie the Vietnam War. On a whole Canadians don't feel their government federal and provincally don't do enough for them. Even though we do have free medical care that's going the way of the dodo bird. On the whole Canadians live a lay back sort of life style in the shadow of the great American Eagle. And if you do talk to a Canadian in between the ages of 40-100 don't mention the avro arrow that was best airplane ever developed for it's time in Canada in the early 60's but the plane and plans for making further planes were destory. I wonder who didn't want to get ahead of them as a military nation?
636129
Dodging the US Military draft was and is still a crime in this country.  The Candians did what they felt they had to do; there are Americans that do what they feel they have to do.  \nHowever, there have been wars forever and there have been men and women who have found ways to avoid going to war, and there were those that were PROUD to serve and die for their countries. \n\nAnother point: our government is in such financial turmoil that we simply cannot afford to support so many people who do NOT earn their way into this country legally.  There are people - legally eligable people - that cannot get financial assistance because there is nothing to give because it's been given to people who didn't EARN it.\n\nFurthermore, 100,000 is a small wimper compared the SCREAM of MILLIONS of illegal immigrants pouring into our country.  \n\nSlavery was wrong of those "Americans" who participated in the trade, and kudos to the Canadians who did take in those slaves and the people who helped to defend the slaves.  \nBut there is no parallel to be drawn between illegal immigration and the protection of enslaved people.\n\nI'm betting you would be hard-pressed to find many people who would say "NO immigration to the US."  What people are saying is "NO ILLEGAL immigration!"  There is due process and EVERYone needs to follow it!!!!  \nEND OF STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
478474
I say make the hard choices or bring troops back. What do I mean don't p ussy foot around when your attacked hit back and hit back hard. I don't care if your in a mosque if you fire on me I'm coming after you. I am a Canadian that served in the U.S Army infantry and was in Iraq. My wife was in Iraq as well in intelligence. This war is bull crap. Everyone knows it. But the U.S has f ucked this up so bad that now we have to stay and die for the mistakes of the intelligence community. Everyone that thinks Iraq is a good idea has no idea what being on the ground in a hostile country is all about. Cowards all. 80 percent of U.S falls in this category. War is a great idea when your P ussy a ss doesn't have to fight in it. Looks great from a 60 inch screen try seeing it from a hasty V. Not to mention this isn't a war its 100,000 cannon fodder sitting in the desert so Kellogg brown and root can make money. If you don't bring the troops home or move them to safer place when the Iran war comes troops in Iraq will be killed in droves. All those that wish to stay the course in Iraq your local recruiter would like to chat with you. Why don't you back up your words with action P ussies.
809728
In a way, yes I do. \nI don't agree with people who say that the troops should be pulled out of Iraq. If we pull our troops out, then the terrorists will take over that country, and u can expect " a new Afghanistan under the Taliban regime". \n\nOur soldiers are doing their best to maintain order in Iraq.
650230
Canada has been with the US in Afghanistan from the start.\nHere is a chronology:\nhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/background/afghanistan/timeline.html\n\nI suspect some people who comment on the news, like President Bush, don't actually read the news.  I have noticed articles about Canadian troops all along.
796607
Seems like you know little about our good neighbors... they are the ONLY nation that comes to our aid during our times of natural disasters, as they also did during Katrina... they got to Louisiana BEFORE our own Federal government aid got there... and they have done so many times in the past, too.\n\nI would prefer to help any Canadian than any dumb redneck waving a Neo-Nazi or KKK flag any day of the week!  They are also the kind of people that help other nations in times of need.  They REALLY have no enemies except those that WE made for them while they have assisted us.  We have a lot to learn from them... but don't mistake good neighbors for supposedly having a week military... they have fewer enemies than we do and they have no need to flaunt their might (and most of their might goes along the way of brains!)\n\nThe USA has put into power almost all of the dictators in the Caribbean, South American, Central America in the past and present; and who do you think also trained many of those countries' military, air force and naval forces... that are now our enemies?  Yes, the good ol' USA.  \n\nThe only thing we can blame Canadians for is the cold weather that comes from up north, not much else and for Mary Pickford and Alex Trebeck (and a bunch of other movie and TV celebrities and singers from the 50s to recent years).\n\nHas anyone been keeping tabs on how many scientists and chemists and others in the sciences we've trained from countries that are now our enemies...???  Oh, let's not forget the Nazi scientists we hired and made American citizens in spite of their collaboration with Hitler and the Nazi regime...!
1074604
They are our neighbor and their country is occupied by US and other its allied.\nAfghans need enough time to rebuild their country and the first step can be wipe up "Taliban" militias extremists by Afghan forces.\nSecondly they should prevent to farming "Poppy" and other illegal plants.\nAfghans are diligent and they can be success.\n\nBest Wishes ;)
581909
I think it is stupid for any country to eliminate their standing military forces. There will always be some country out there wanting what some other country has. England of all countries should know that, with the number of wars they have been direct participants in (as either attacker or attackee).
814022
Forty-two Canadian troops have been killed in Afghanistan since 2002. They are: \n\nSgt. Darcy Tedford, 32, 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Oct. 14, 2006, in an ambush west of Kandahar. \n\nHometown: Calgary, Alta. \n\nQuietly confident, and trusted for wise advice; earned respect among peers over his several tours of duty. Survived by wife Charmaine, two young daughters, parents. \n\n\n\n\nPte. Blake Williamson, 23, 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Oct. 14, 2006 in an ambush west of Kandahar. \n\nHometown: Ottawa. \n\nA funny guy who made others laugh with an instant recall of Chuck Norris jokes. Survived by his father, mother, stepfather, and siblings. \n\n\n\n\nTrooper Mark Wilson, 39, Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Oct. 7, 2006 when his armoured vehicle was hit by a roadside explosion in the Panjwaii district. \n\nHometown: London, Ont. \n\nMourning for Wilson was marked by a campaign to deck the southwestern Ontario city with yellow ribbons. Survived by wife Dawn, sons Josh and Benjamin and parents Carl and Carolyn. \n\n\n\n\nSgt. Craig Gillam, 40, Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Oct. 3, 2006 in a series of mortar, rocket attacks west of Kandahar city. \n\nHometown: South Branch, Nfld. \n\nA man who led his troops by example and whose bravery the day he died saved many lives. Participated in sports such as hockey and taekwondo with his children. Survived by wife Maureen, two teenage children and parents. \n\n\n\nCpl. Robert Mitchell, 32, Royal Canadian Dragoons (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Oct. 3, 2006 in a series of mortar, rocket attacks west of Kandahar city. \n\nHometown: Owen Sound, Ont. \n\nKnown to his friends as Jim, Mitchell strived to be the best. Survived by wife Leanne, three sons and parents. \n\n\n\nPte. Josh Klukie, 23, 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Sept. 29, 2006 by explosion in Panjwaii while on foot patrol. \n\nHometown: Shuniah, Ont. \n\nCharming and charismatic with a passion for sports; an enthusiastic member of his high school basketball team. Survived by mother and brother. \n\n\nCpl. Glen Arnold, 32, Field Ambulance (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Sept. 18, 2006 in suicide bicycle bomb attack on foot patrol in Panjwaii. \n\nHometown: McKerrow, Ont. \n\nA medic who felt his work was essential to preserving freedom around the world, Arnold was an avid hockey player and devoted family man. Survived by both his wife, four children, parents, and a brother. \n\n\n\nPte. David Byers, 22, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Man.) \n\nKilled: Sept. 18, 2006 in suicide bicycle bomb attack while on foot patrol in Panjwaii. \n\nHometown: Espanola, Ont. \n\nA friendly man and video game enthusiast in his high school days, Byers was killed before his fiancee Chantelle Roy was to give birth to their child. Survived by Roy, parents and brother. \n\n\n\nCpl. Shane Keating, 30, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Man.) \n\nKilled: Sept. 18, 2006 in suicide bicycle bomb attack on foot patrol in Panjwaii. \n\nHometown: Dalmeny, Sask. \n\nDescribed as good-humoured and hard-working; wrote letters shortly before his death expressing how he did not want to die. Survived by mother, Judith Budd. \n\n\n\nCpl. Keith Morley, 30, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (Shilo, Man.) \n\nKilled: Sept. 18, 2006 in suicide bicycle bomb attack on foot patrol in Panjwaii. \n\nHometown: Winnipeg, Man. \n\nAn animal lover and proud owner of a dog, Lokie; served two tours of duty in Bosnia before being deployed to Afghanistan. Survived by sister Shannon. \n\n\n\nPte. Mark Graham, 33, 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (Petawawa, Ont.) \n\nKilled: Sept. 4, 2006 in a friendly fire incident. \n\nHometown: Hamilton, Ont. \n\nGraham was a member of Canada's Olympic 4x400 metre relay tea
1154795
I am a Canadian who has American roots, and have brothers and sisters in the States.  I also lived there for a couple of years.  Both countries have their up and down sides.  Medical treatment in Canada is far easier to obtain whether you are rich or poor. No one is denied treatment just because they cannot afford it.  Our social programs are better for those less fortunate. Freedom of speech is strongly endorsed and supported here, and we feel quite free to voice our opinions to our government.  Hate propaganda is not tolerated and carrying weapons will land you to jail.  The scenery is beautiful and if the cold weather bothers you there's always the west coast which rarely sees snow.  Although the crimes stats and drug problem has escalated in recent years it's still one of the safest countries to live in. Our peace keeping efforts are well known and respected around the world . In the past month our government has allocated a large amount of money towards tightening up our security to combat terrorism and our immigration laws are to be tightened up immensly.  We have realized that our immigration laws have been too lax and a much more vigilent screening process is being put in place.  I may be a little biased but my vote goes to Canada.
1187000
Good God, NO! We'll take the sane English-speaking provinces, not the lunatic French one. Those people are insufferable and have nearly ruined Canada.\n\nI'm just trying to figure out why so many non-Quebecois want to keep those loonies as part of your country? I'd have let those deranged semi-frogs loose long ago.
936505
Obviously you have never been to Afhganistan. I'm currently deployed in Afghanistan. The mountains are bigger and Higher than the Rocky Mountains with only about 1/100th of the roads that the Rockies haven and you can't drive more that 25 miles per hour because the roads suck. The insurgents have been hiding and defending the same towns, roads, mountains for thousands of years. Russia invaded with 4 times the soldiers we came with and we are doing 10 times a better job than they did. Even though our goals are different. If you are so bright join up come on over and find him. But you can't go into Pakistan where he probably is anyway.
604731
You should have no problem returning to Canada.  Many Canadian ex patriots do this after retirement and are welcomed back by the Canadian government. They too, like to see US dollars flowing into their country, even if it is just pension and social security money.
963755
People don't seem to know that NATO troops are in charge(not the US anymore) in Afghanistan. NATO troops consist of many counries including Canada-this from a Canadian newspaper:\n\n OTTAWA -- Canada's defence minister says it's costing taxpayers $189 million to send reinforcements, including Leopard tanks, to Afghanistan to support Canadian troops.\n\nUpdated: 2:34 a.m. MT Oct 5, 2006\nKABUL, Afghanistan - NATO took over eastern Afghanistan from U.S.-led forces Thursday, assuming control of 13,000 American troops and command of the entire country.\n\nThe commander of the NATO-led force, British Lt. Gen. David Richards, called the move “historic” in a ceremony attended by Afghan President Hamid Karzai and U.S. Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry, the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan.\n\nThe U.S., with 13,250 troops, will remain the biggest contributor of troops to the 33,000-strong force.\n\n\nWe need to support the troops-including Canada!
332257
Oh, it would be best if we could all turn our military forces (and police forces as well) into just crisis relief forces. That would be beautiful.\nBut it won't work. Not in the real world: it is not perfect.\n\nWhat you're talking about is something like all-covering police / border guard force. I know of no serious country that would have done so. \nGermany does have regular army (and a good one, if I can judge), just because of historical events their constitution prohibits them from fileding this army outside of Germany.\nFrance doesn't like to send it's own soldiers away, but from what I know thay can be pretty tough as well. And if France needs its business in any part of the world to be backed with bayonets, they send the Foreign Legion. And besides, they prefer to stress they won't go after the US - I belive it's their national pride.\n\nA lot of countries can't afford to field any significant expeditionary force, but they keep their own armies as strong as they see fit (& can afford).\n\nWhile I too dislike the way the US messes with global politics, I can't deny the fact they do have military power to back their ideas. And, although they tend to be fineese like a hammer blow, they are _sometimes_ right.\n\nPS. But they do not have a monopoly on truth & rightfullness. And I'm going to celebrate the day when they take this into their hearts...
604783
If it adds new skills and techniques to our troops on handling civilians at the border, then I'm all for it. I think people should come to this country legally. Get the proper paperwork done and you can come in! It's not fair to the other people who got in legally.