Canada in Afghanistan

[sapper740]

Originally posted by Tim Sullivan


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Of course, a lot of the Islamic terrorists that are interested in hitting back at the "Great Satan" only do so because they say the Americans meddle in business that is not their own.
Tim

Unfortunately Tim, and please don't take this personally, your comments smack of appeasement and anybody who recalls the least bit of history knows the consequence of that. Events have shown that attempts at appeasement only embolden dictators, rogue nations, and religious zealots. Does America stick it's nose into the world's business? Absolutely. Do Americans wish they lived in a world where they didn't have to? The answer to that is a resounding yes again! But consider this: what state do you think the world would be in right now if the U.S. hadn't got involved in world events? You'd have the choice of speaking either German or Russian, depending upon your geographic location, There wouldn't be a single Jew left alive in Europe, Israel wouldn't exist, ethnic cleansing in the former Yugoslavia would be just about complete, Saddam Hussein would be enjoying his new palace in Kuwait City, Khadafy would be feted throughout the Arab world for his continuing exportation of terrorism. I could go on and on but Geoff's server lacks the memory capacity! Sure the U.S. has made mistakes of which we're all aware but those who dare sometimes do make mistakes.
I react in equal amounts of scorn and frustration when I hear Canadian politicians talk scornfully of America's military might when in the very next breath they wonder how they can continue to emasculate their own military forces. It's only because of America's military strength that Canada can maintain the Canadian Forces at such a pathetically low strength. I know whereof I speak! Many times my Unit had to hitch a ride on a National Guard Herc to get to our deployment, or to have to borrow vehicles and equipment from the Americans. You may not like all that the U.S. is doing in the world but consider the alternative! CHIMO!