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Use of a particular word is not the issue.

Wrong again. Don;t you get tired of being wrong all the time? There is currently NO abortion laws in Canada. None. Ergo there are no 'rights' based in law. The absence of any statutes is not an absense of all law. wha? There is no law period. stop putlling shit out of your arse and calling it a diamond. Stop believing ignorance is a badge of entitlement. In the absence of a abortion statute, there nevertheless remains the constitutional rights on which the prior statute was struck down. Catchme already explained this, of course, but you don't seem to have noticed.

What personal attacks? What personal attacks?

The action that we have taken todate has been very sweeping, keep in mind NATO has just gotton serious about the south last year, already the taliban have been pushed out of areas altogether, or pushed to the sides. although still there it's in small numbers and they now longer control these areas. SO by 2009 anything can happen. Well according to the senators report we can't, but they under estimate our militaries will to get the job done....Yes under current levels the job is not imposiable it will just take longer to achieve. as for expenses more cash is needed from every where, but in the same token they need a means of distributing it, perhaps instead of cash, equipment can be purchased such as entire water and drilling systems, construction equipment, ambulances, fire trucks, etc etc. it's hard to scim profits off equipment already purchased, then delivered to a location. Truthfully it's all a pipe dream until more support is given to the mission, with out it , it will, as all issues fall off the fore front and onto yesterdays news pile....meaning all our effort, cash, and lives will be for nothing... And we will be discussing the next new fad or mission, and why we are there, sounded like a good idea at the time, what we need is to pick a mission and stay focused... And the people of Canada have to come to the conclusion that making peace, or rebuilding a nation is not a fast food service, it takes a very long time bils of dollars, and lots of lives...and if we are not willing to invest all that into each mission then we should concentrate on strictly defending our nation, it would be alot cheaper in the long run... That's just it. I see correcting Afghanistan as beyond the capabilities Canada alone should reasonably expected to deploy, so (absent a serious commitment from NATO or the UN) I think we should stop now, before more value is poored down the sink-hole.

If you are including the NATO treaty commitment in 'international state activism' are you aware of the number of countries/state's military forces presently deployed to Afghanistan? If you are aware of this number then you have answered your own question. Or, was the question simply rhetoric on your part? I supported our involvement in Afghanistan to overthrow the Taliban to discharge NATO obligations after our ally was attacked. It seems to me that mission is over and the business of establishing some kind of shangri-la in the Himalayan foothill is beyond the scope of our alliance duties.

Hooey. Good grief, with that kind of thinking, you'll be denying the holocaust next.

I have. And I'll add my voice too. Anyone unjustly deprived of their rights or property should have it restored. That said, the actions of corrupt Arab regimes against their domestic populations have no bearing on the rights and wrongs of the Israel/Palestine conflict. Palestinians had no say in the choices of those states, so it's a 100% pure red-herring when Israel's apologists raise the issue in that context.

No, but you see them sending their youth in with tanks and guns blowing up airports and water treatment facilities. !!! How did they 'deserve' what happened in 1947-48?

a - Stop brainwashing children into suicide bombers in the school system. b - Actually enforce the law in your state and charge anyone suspected of being a terrorist or anyone that is a member of a terrorist organization(so nearly the entire government) c - Stop electing outspoken terrorists determined to destroy your neighbour. d - Tell the world where all of the aid has gone The creation of a civilized democracy that can peacefully co-exist with the Israelis. Thank you for your reply. Regarding 'b', are you aware of two important practical impediments? To whit, 1-the don't have a state, b-Israel slaughters Palestinian security forces every chance they get. Regarding the outcome (question 2) you envision, please explain how you think that result will flow from your recommendation. Also, please be specific, where will their democracy be? What will its borders be? Will it be a sovereign state, politically equal with the rest?

This kind of poll is a waste of time. There are so many posters here who have been brainwashed to believe the Liberals are the root of all evil that their assessment is basically meaningless.

Anyone who advocates a UDI for a province or territory is also guilty of treason under the law. Should we round up all of the seperatists as well? That's not true at all. Check out the criminal code, no reference is made to democratic political action. What's 'democratic' about a purported provincial UDI?

I feel the same way about you, but the laws are there to protect everyone equally. Again, I feel the same way about you.

Irrelevant. Not really, the family should be charged with treason and jailed. If they have commited treason, no doubt they will be charged. But last time I checked, it was not a crime to 'denounce' Canada. Which son fought against Canada? When? "They" sent? Who is 'they'? You're just so full of $h!t it's leaking out your ears. You don't like the Kadrs. Fine, neither do I, but trying to pervert the laws to serve your likes and dislikes is both immature and dangerous.

1. Allegedly involved in terrorist activities. 2. Why do you single out Arab descent in particular? 3. Traitorous how? His alleged activities were carried out in Afghanistan, and affected nothing Canadian. This is the whole point and that is, why should Canada be involved with individuals who undertake personal political undertakings in the name of another country, potential or otherwise. If you are advocating a reassessment of our citizenship rules, that's your prerogative, but until then, Canadian citizens are entitled to political freedom. Anyway, no-one, regardless of their citizenship should be jailed without due process. Where? Ah yes, stereotyping and collective punishment. Irrelevant. So, it's a fantasy of your own devising.

He is either a civilian and entitled to that legal process, or he is a combatant and entitled to the Geneva convention. He was fifteen years old, and his 'stupidity' has never been proven. Irrelevant.

Relevance to what? Anything??? Where are these comments coming from? Haven't you heard of Karla Homolka?

because we are not switzerland or Sweden. We belong and are active in the International community. So, are you postulating that the international community owes it to backward countries to fight off their internal barbarians and build them into developed states? Or is it just Afghanistan that deserves the sacrifices of the international community? Question mark. Yes I am postulating that. The UN recently passed a motion last year indicating this. You might want to check it out, it was Paul martin's brainchild. 'a Duty to protect'. As far as it happening often with the SC? Not likely, but it did in Afghanistan and so we are there. End of story. Get used to it. Okay, so you support international state activism. Now how should we apportion this duty among states of the world?

because we are not switzerland or Sweden. We belong and are active in the International community. So, are you postulating that the international community owes it to backward countries to fight off their internal barbarians and build them into developed states? Or is it just Afghanistan that deserves the sacrifices of the international community? Question mark.

Nonsense. No anglosphere countries are based on the idea of being set aside for specific religious groups. Anglosphere countries have legal systems based on Common Law. Throw it away how? What has Israel ever done for Canada except abuse our passports?

Where?

Peace, maybe, but no Palestine.

Left to live in peace by the people whose country they were taking away, you mean?

Can you be more scurrilous?

You may not know who they are, but your comment proves they are right.

Relevance to what?