I would just like everyone to know that given the issues overseas and with Isis, that I am THANKFUL and very proud of our TROOPS who ensure we are able to live the lives we live! Hats off to Canada!
children in our own country going to school hungry.
It's true that Canada is well respected on the world stage. Our men and women in the armed services represent us very well. It's too bad we are more worried about this than about children in our own country going to school hungry.
more Canadians have died being struck by lightening than have been killed by terrorists.
Canada was once known for its role as a peace keeper.
and for looking after its vets.....
So Canada is at war?
What is it you think you're paying for when the troops are overseas? My point is that rather than buying bullets and armour and feeding military and supplying and training foreign armies, our tax money should be spent on OUR own problems.
more Canadians have died being struck by lightening than have been killed by terrorists.
Thought this would happen to this thread.
The OP is thankful for the job out troops are doing and not saying anything about if we should be there or not.
The decision of being there is not one for military personnel to make but one for government and higher ranking official's.
So the OP is grateful of the job these guy's and gal's are doing in a world scene conflict. Right or wrong in your eyes it doesn't mater, Canadian soldier's are there and it's nice to know they are being supported at home even though you might not agree.
I spend a good chunk of the year out of Canada each year each time I return home I am thankful for all we have. Yes we have problems but we have our freedom and the rule of law. No other country on the planet offers it citizens more opportunities and security then Canada. No matter where I travel I am proud to be Canadian, I am proud of our soldiers and their actions now and in the past
Your a little misguided.
Canada, or the world for that matter has not been 'at war' since 1945. There have been some battles no doubt, but not war.
The evil that comes with ISIS has not been seen since the Nazis. If they do not stop them, it is going to be a massive problem for civilized nations.
It is the govt's job to provide protection, in the form of a millitary. It is NOT it's job to look after people's children. That is the job of PARENTS.