watching&waiting

Why should Israel keep allowing the Lebanese government and its terrorist groups to attack it from within Lebanon and capture soldiers from the Border and them take them back into Lebanon? I do not believe that anyone should be forced to endure that kind of action, without some kind of retaliation from Israel. Anyone who would support that kind of thinking by protesting here in Canada, is where we can see that we have allowed terrorists to imigrate into our own society. It would seem to me that if the Lebanese government were really looking for a truce they would simply release the captured soldiers and make sure that the terrorist rocket attacks from within their borders cease. That is not a large thing to ask. If they continue to refuse to do so then I guess the conflict with Israel will continue, even though it is a one side fight. Lebanon can not defend itself again their own people let alone against a major power. So why would they be so dumb as to start this war? If any protests should be done it should be to make the Lebanese government settle this right now by surrendering and giving up those who have been attacking Israel from within Lebanon, and return the soldiers that were kidnapped. Any Muslim Imans who support these kind of actions with their preaching here in Canada, we should then think about deportation for them, as they are the supportters of terrorism. Canadians need to take a stand where we have zero tolerance for this kind of thing, and do not want it within our borders.

I will say first, that I am not a fan of the RCMP and I do not like the police force or their tactics. I find their action many times border criminal behaviour. That being said I also must say that the last two officers killed were killed in the line of duty chasing a suspect for a domestic call. I can say I am not happy these two were killed, but they were doing what they were paid to do and that sometimes means facing life and death situations. It still puzzles me how the fact that 3 officers were present and the lone offender managed to shoot two and still get away. Something about that just says that something is not right, but yes with the hipowered rifles and todays ammo, bullet proof vests are not much help. I do hope they hunt down the offender and take him into custody. What bothers me most is that a high sped chase developed in this situation when really the officers should have backed off and let the guy cool off. But proabably arrogance was part of the problem and that is sad, that two deaths were needlessly done. Since it was known that the fleeing man, who he was and that so far it was not a major crime, they should have let him flee and get him later. Domestic disputes are so easily blown out of proportion that if a person is fleeing that but he is known, the officers should have just let him go and cool down. Hindsight is easy after the fact. The RCMP break the law pretty much with every arrest they make, because they insist in overpowering you even if unarmed and not resisting. They hand cuff you to cause agony and then wonder why you are not wanting to help them. Their answer to this is sue us, as they know that to do so costs about $60,000.00 in legal costs. If they took a more humane position and like I said let the runners run to get them at a later time, it would be best for all, and would mean less carnage. The deaths of the other six officers last year was one of bad training and a person who felt he had nothing to lose. That kind of thing is always hard to handle. The RCMP used to be a force to look at for being professional, and straight forward. It seems that today it is called on to do way too many tasks, and maybe that is why it has become what it has. As I said earlier I will never respect them again, and now know just how to push back and enforce my rights, within the boundary of the laws. But I do feel bad about the deaths of the two in what I see as a unnecessary pursuit.

The fact that Canada allows dual citizenship is one where the weathier people who take advantage of tax loopholes in tax havens can also get dual citizenship and never have to worry about that money being taxed by Canada even when in retirement and living off the proceeds. That is why we will never see the removal of allowing dual citizenship here in Canada. Along with that type of abuse comes the abuse that we see now where many people who have not set foot in Canada in a decade or so, are now claiming their right to be rescued from Lebanon. There should be a pecking order in taking these people out, and those who have been only in Lebanon for less then a year, should be the first to get out and work our way down the list from there. But of course that is not the way it will be. I personally have little sympathy for those who have been in Lebanon for over a year, and I would be inclined to make them pay normal travel costs for them and their families. Which is what they would have had to pay when returning anyway. It is not like this conflict could not be seen building up, and many should have left long ago. I personally will not travel to any of the middle east countries, even though I would like to see them, but entering a area where conflict is high is not my idea of a place to vacation. Anyone going into places like this should not expect much help when hostilities break out. Any way, because we do have many Canadian citizens waiting for evacuation we should do what we can with the available transport. If this takes a month then fine let it take a month. I do not think any less of Harper for what he has done so far and I actually think he has done more then I would have expected of him. Let the whiners complain about no air conditioning and water. I wonder just how much A/C and water they would have if they were trapped in the rubble of some destroyed building? These people come from a country where it has always been hot and dry so, is it too much to ask them to bring the necessary water and some food with them on the boats? I agree that this has gone on way too long and as a news story it has bast its best by date. The world has still gone on and there are many more important things to report and maybe even an end to the conflict maybe?

It amazes me that people tend to let their hearts lead when shown the ravages of war, and yes I do mean war. The capturing of soldiers by the lebanese groups and the shelling of villages near the Israel and Lebanon borders, is a valid cause for war. In the past many smaller actions were at it took for countries to go at each other. Now yes, Israel has a way more powerful army and could easily take over the whole country of Lebanon is short order. I tend to think that this was in part what Harper ment by measured response to the Lebanese actions of late. To many, this was way over the top. Some where in the middle lies the truth. Israel can not just stand by and turn the other cheek all the time. It is like a mosquito that will not quit bothering the person, and sooner or later it is going to get a swat that kills it. Even if Syria and others came to the lebanese aid, it would still be a one sided battle. So why are people so shocked by what has happened? It was seen coming sooner or later by many. When the lebanese people people voted a terroist party into power with an over whelming majority, who thought that this would bring peace? I am not pro-Israel. I do think that they have made their point and should now just sit and wait to see what and how the Lebanese government responds. If they are willing to return the captured soldiers and cease their cross border activities, then I think Israel should then withdraw. But if they can not give an immediate responce to a cease fire and agree. Then isreal should just continue and remove the government by force and declare Lebanon to be a captured country and part of their own domaine. It would be governed by Israeli rules. This should be done while trying to limit the deaths of the innocent, but as in any war that is never a garantee. I think Canada should support the Israel intially and offer to be part of a group of countries that would rein in Israel if they go too far. But to support the Lebanese position in this, would be wrong and I do not think that many people or countries can see Lebanon as the innocent party in this. I also have many many thoughts about just how many dual Canadian citizens were in Lebanon when this started and why they would go there at a time when it was seen as not a smart think to go for a vacation. Also how many of these 50,000 were out of Canada for more then 6 months etc. But that is for another thread.