In light of this week’s events, today I sent a letter to opposition party leaders appealing to them to raise the issue of the Afghanistan …
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A Sorrowful Prediction
As I write this, word that two more Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan have been killed by roadside bombs, and several badly injured. This brings to eight …
The militarization of Canadian culture
By MURRAY DOBBIN It is stunning how quickly the Canadian military can be recast as a key part of Canadian culture, especially now that we …
Take Action – write Prime Minister Harper
As you may have heard, six more Canadian soldiers were killed in Afghanistan. If you visit Ceasefire.ca, you can send your letter to Prime Minister …
Wasted Lives
In a previous post I predicted that the Vimy Ridge rededication this week would be used by the Harper government as part of its attempt to shore up flagging support for …
Never mind the air-conditioning – are tanks warranted in Afghanistan?
Finally, someone begins to address the real issue about our tanks in Afghanistan. Check out James Travers in the Toronto Star today. In his column, …