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Originally posted by FlamesAddiction@Sep 26 2004, 02:46 AM
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They risked their livelihood, seeing their families, and disgracing themselves by choosing to stand by their ideals.
You seem to miss this point. They didn't stand at all. They ran. Instead of protesting the war and serving time in jail they made a run for the boarder.
That means more to me than someone who lacked the will to be an individual and went off to Vietnam because they to afraid to say no. They refused to give up their freedom.
Sure they gave up their freedom. They couldn't get back into the US and they couldn't leave Canada because they didn't ave a passport. They were stuck. WOW!What individuals they were/are.
I can't believe that in this day in age, people would still defend the draft system of the 1960s and 70s, which was in itself an attack on liberty, freedom, and equality.
Nobody has defended it. It amazes me that you cannot comprehend simple English.
You also have to keep in mind those dodgers that settled in the interior of BC have contributed a lot to the history and economy of the area. They deserve respect.
Always wondered where BC got their weenie/socialist background from. Now we know. Some time in the 60's BC lost their frontier spirit....now we know what happened. Hige influx of cowardess
