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    Canadian Gun Control policies get a little extreme

    Unarmed in Afghanistan
    Tuesday, May 6, 2003 --Canadian soldiers are back in Afghanistan, but this time, they don't have any weapons to help protect them. In Ottawa's rush to put Canadian troops on the ground, 25 elite Canadian soldiers arrived in Afghanistan only to find that they are not allowed to carry guns. What makes the situation particularly embarrassing is that the troops have been assigned German bodyguards to protect them. A Global National exclusive report.
    Does anyone have more info on this situation?
    I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
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    This would be hilarious if it wasn't for the ****ing islamic militants which run around shooting people.
    Last edited by Dinner; May 8, 2003, 16:27.
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    • #3
      "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
      Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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      • #4
        Global Nation? Is that some sort of right-wing rag?
        To us, it is the BEAST.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Sava
          Global Nation? Is that some sort of right-wing rag?
          CanWest Global owns Global, CanWest is run by one of Chretien's good friends.

          Here's more info: http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...21/?hub=Canada
          McCallum defends unarmed troops in Afghanistan

          CTV.ca News Staff

          The government was on the defensive again Wednesday, as the Opposition took the Liberals to task over a Canadian military reconnaissance team that's on a mission in Iraq unarmed.

          In the House of Commons Wednesday, Canadian Alliance MP Leon Benoit pressed Defence Minister John McCallum to explain why the soldiers travelling to Afghanistan aren't allowed to carry firearms.

          "Was it a deliberate decision on the part of this government to deny our Canadian soldiers the weapons they need to protect themselves or was it an oversight?" Benoit asked.

          "Yesterday, I said it was a non-issue and I repeat that," McCallum replied. "While the government has every concern for the safety of our troops, a small reconnaissance mission unarmed as is often the case… this is normal."

          On Tuesday, Benoit said the decision to send a 25-member team to Afghanistan without weapons was "shameful." But McCallum told the Commons the issue was "no big deal," as the team would be well-protected by German troops while there.

          Repeating his assurances Wednesday, the minister accused Benoit of "talking nonsense."

          "This group is well-protected by the Germans who are currently deployed. The same is true for a small group of NATO soldiers," McCallum told the House.

          The Canadian team is in Afghanistan to prepare for the arrival of 1,800 other Canadian troops expected in August. They will be part of a 5,000-member force sanctioned by the UN but not led by it. NATO agreed to assume that role last week.

          Sharing his analysis from Ottawa, CTV's Mike Duffy says that the team travelled to Afghanistan on commercial carriers.

          "As they tell me at National Defence headquarters, you can't get on a plane with a gun today. And to bring a gun to do what is essentially a bureaucratic mission. They see it as unnecessary, a lot of hassle and extra trouble," Duffy said.

          The issue is likely drawing steam from worried relatives of the unarmed soldiers, who are putting pressure on the Alliance to "carry the banner," Duffy said.

          In the House, Benoit was indeed raising the issue.

          "The families are worried," Benoit said in a question for McCallum.

          "Afghanistan, in case he doesn't know it, is a very dangerous place. Just 11 days ago, two American soldiers were killed in Afghanistan in a surprise attack. How can this minister fail so badly in his obligation to our Canadian serving men and women?"

          But the minister was unmoved.

          "It is the opposition which is causing unnecessary worry for the families. It is the opposition who by raising these non-issues is casting aspersions on the fine work done by the Canadian forces," McCallum shot back.

          "I would suggest that they support our forces and talk about the fine achievements rather than raising these non-issues."
          "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
          Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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          • #6
            so what does that mean? u have 2 dumb it down 4 me
            To us, it is the BEAST.

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            • #7
              If anything, CanWest Global is biased towards the Liberals.
              "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
              Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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              • #8
                why would a left wing rag attack gun control policies?
                To us, it is the BEAST.

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                • #9
                  It's not about gun control policies, it's about sending unarmed troops to Afghanistan who need to be accompanied by German bodyguards.
                  "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                  Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                  • #10
                    why would the canadian government do that? sounds stupid to me!
                    To us, it is the BEAST.

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                    • #11
                      I thought that's why they did it.

                      You have nooooo idea all of the stupid things the Canadian government has done recently.
                      "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                      Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                      • #12
                        yup!
                        To us, it is the BEAST.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Sava
                          why would a left wing rag attack gun control policies?
                          That was just a trollish title to get people to read the thread.

                          Thanks for the additional article Asher.
                          I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
                          For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator Rubio

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                          • #14
                            u r evil DD
                            To us, it is the BEAST.

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                            • #15
                              Why would the Canadians need guns anyway? No one hates them enough to take any shots at them, and if the Canadians wanted to do any real harm they'd just start flying their helicopter-kamakazies around

                              "Let's go to war, eh."
                              "Ok, eh."
                              Land in BFE
                              "Ok, were here."
                              "Give me a gun, eh"
                              "Yeah, eh"
                              "You for got the guns! You nob."
                              "No way, you forgot, you hoser!"
                              "eh!"

                              Enemy shoots self due to the excessive use of the word "eh".

                              We are the Knight who say Eh!
                              Monkey!!!

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