Wednesday 4 June 2008

Canada to Deport Its First U.S. War Resister

Canada is about to deport its first U.S. war resister, Corey Glass. All three opposition parties supported a NDP motion that would allow U.S. war resisters to stay in Canada but the Conservative government said no and will be ordering Mr Glass deported.

Lets look at the facts:

  • The war in Iraq is an illegal war.
  • American soldiers are being forced by the Bush administration to participate in the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq.
  • The Canadian people have overwhelmingly voiced their opposition to the war and the U.S. led occupation of Iraq.
  • The government of Canada is supposed to represent the interests of the Canadian people.

Questions that come to mind:

  • Who comes first the wishes of the Canadian people or the interests outgoing Bush administration?
  • Is the Conservative government listening to Canadians?
  • What’s next? Canadian troops in Iraq?

Reference: MPs vote to give asylum to U.S. deserters, Tories say no

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