Gen. Hillier made those remarks in defence of the Canadian Forces. Regardless of his political stripe, the statements made are correct. However, can the blame be placed soley on the Liberals (of which I am a member) or the Conservative governments of the past, or all parties over the last few decades. Remember, it is the people who ultimately decide where tax dollars are spent. For the average person, military spending wasn't a big priority until 9/11 happened, then our defence became a priority. It will be interesting to see what happens in the future when and if the current demons that threaten us become non-existent. What will military spending look like then?
