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FlamesAddiction · 08-31-2012, 02:16 PM

This is a tough one for me.

On one hand, she did break the laws of her country, and our closest ally... we can't be seen as promoting that by sheltering her, but on the other hand, I sympathize with her situation. I guess she should face the music, but I hope that if she gets a jail sentence, she can serve it here and then return here to live. It's not like she is a dangerous criminal.

My father was a military deserter and was granted asylum in Canada, and for that I am thankful. It was a bit different though as he was conscripted and served in a corrupt and inhumane communist dictatorship.

08-31-2012, 02:16 PM	#38
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	This is a tough one for me. On one hand, she did break the laws of her country, and our closest ally... we can't be seen as promoting that by sheltering her, but on the other hand, I sympathize with her situation. I guess she should face the music, but I hope that if she gets a jail sentence, she can serve it here and then return here to live. It's not like she is a dangerous criminal. My father was a military deserter and was granted asylum in Canada, and for that I am thankful. It was a bit different though as he was conscripted and served in a corrupt and inhumane communist dictatorship. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."