I think this was being addressed in the other thread (Layton), but Canada gave birth to peacekeeping and it is our role to protect the innocent civilians. On top of that, as soon as the forces leave Afghanistan and claim it untameable, the criminals that have been chased from the cities into hiding in the countryside will be back and the country will return to being a safe haven for terrorists. Being a responsible global citizen means taking the tough jobs. I am proud that we are not shirking that responsibility. I don't like Harper and the Conservative government. I don't like their practices or what they stand for. However, on this issue, I think they have it right. Maybe for the wrong reasons (curry favour with the U.S., reason to beef up military budget), but sometimes you don't question the motives if you agree with the action.
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