So Keith, you really want me to believe you have no interest in changing any policy or law in Canada? I don't believe it.
Perhaps for specific programs maybe. But where we are talking about the general framework of Canada's laws...no, I think they are fine. And make no mistake, accepting military deserters from the US or any other country would be a drastic change in Canada's laws and traditions.
I get it, You don't think you should try and change things you think are wrong in the world. I disagree with you.
Well sir, I disagree with you that there is anything wrong in this situation. I believe that the deserters will get a fair trial in a democracy that adheres to the rule of law. If they don't want to live up to their commitments that is not the business of Canada either. Are you implying that Canada is doing something by not actively intervening between a private citizen and the government of a sovereign democratic state?
I firmly believe what's best for Canada is to continue to be against rogue militarism as we've done historically.
Fair enough, but Canada does not have a history of rogue militarism, so it is not about us. What you really want us to do is undermine the foreign policy of the US by accepting deserters.
Your family just as mine are immigrants and you suggested I should have stayed and made my country better, I am simply applying your logic to yourself and your family.
You are not applying the same logic. I have accepted the fact that as a Canadian I have no responsibility or right to advocate for policy change in the land of my birth. You on the other hand want Canadians to actively interfere and undermine the policies of a sovereign country. I don't bitch about how bad things are back home, nor do I ask Canadians to interfere in that nation's policies, so how is the logic the same?
You and others asked what the Social conservatives did to my family, I answered, now you bring on this crazy response about my partner and I fighting. Strange response from you since Canada has already given my family what we want and need. I think you are confusing the War Resister debate with me answering a question.
Apparently you don't get the analogy. Or you are avoiding the question. Requesting involvement by Canadians in a matter that is between a citizen and his government is akin to asking the neighbours to adjudicate a fight between two partners.
We did fail some of the battles because the Tories run the government.
Don't mistake the fickle Liberal election promises for actual support. Once they are in government and see the consequences for accepting the deserters, these individuals will be on the first bus to Buffalo.
Losing does not mean we are wrong.
Nope it doesn't. But it does not make you right either.
Don't mistake people's silence for agreement with you. Some just don't like debating people like you.
Funny, you would think that debate would be the main purpose of an internet forum. And you would think that given the nature of UT, that if others disagreed with me they would jump to your defence. Certainly people have disagreed with me on numerous other topics. And I have learned a lot from their arguments. On this issue though...hasn't happened.....
I've been told it's a waste of time. I guess if I spent hours here every day like you do, it would be a waste of time. I am not here for a popularity contest.
Neither am I. The course of action you are advocating has grievous consequences for Canada. That's why I oppose them. Unlike you, I only have one passport. I don't have anywhere else to go, so I am quite invested in ensuring a successful Canada.