Wow! My last post on Afghanistan brought a firestorm of invective pro and con. Some real old fashioned democratic debate for a change. I’ll comment …
Deal or No Deal - Stop the Transfer of Detainees
May 4, 2007 Dear Ceasefire.ca supporter, You are no doubt hearing and reading about the new Afghan detainee transfer agreement struck between Canada and Afghanistan. …
An Omen?
Once again news reports say that American military operations have killed scores of civilians in Afghanistan. Even President Karzai — who could not stay in …
Are Hillier and O'Connor War Criminals?
Are Chief of Defence Staff General Rick Hillier and Defence Minister Gordon O’Connor war criminals? That’s the question that two international law professors are asking …
Terrorists, Freedom Fighters, and the Law
Much though I hate to revisit endless debates, again responses to my post beg the critical question: who is to be deemed a “terrorist”, who …
Out of the Woodwork
Well, yesterday’s blog about Omar Khadr has evoked two reactions: one predictable, reasoned, but simply wrong, and one absolutely terrifying. First, let me get something …