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To: Clappy who wrote (15644)	3/26/2003 6:39:47 PM
From: abuelita	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 89467

Washington is demanding that Russia punish the companies involved ... not a good thing. i just watched a BBC news telecast which showed segments of several mid-eastern news broadcasts. they are seeing very gruesome pictures of civilian dead and devastation. and the internet also is allowing arab nations to access media from around the world and participate in chat boards. from the chat boards, it was determined that the popular feeling is the u.s. will go on to take over other oil rich nations next; the iraqis were not so much defending saddam, but rather defending their country and its resources. i've forgotten the rest. i should take notes.

To: Clappy who wrote (15644)	3/26/2003 9:53:46 PM
From: Softechie	Respond to of 89467

No No! Da Idiot just added 200,000 new inspectors trying to find WMD...I wonder have they found anything yet? Now how much it has cost us so far?

To: Clappy who wrote (15644)	3/26/2003 10:02:18 PM
From: Sully-	Respond to of 89467

What Canadian patriotism entails Nicolle Thompson National Post Wednesday, March 26, 2003 The following is a speech written by an 18-year-old St. Catharines, Ont., student who assumed the role of Canada's Opposition leader in a presentation to her class. - - - Mr. Speaker, at this time Canada is in desperate need, and without an action from this House, this great country will be destroyed. Not by guns, or terrorists, but by the Liberal government. Their decision to give Iraq time to disarm was diplomatic. Their decision to believe in the United Nations was honourable. But their decision to not act at all was cowardly. Mr. Speaker, this Parliament's actions in these past weeks have transformed Canada's reputation in the eyes of the free world, and in the eyes of its own citizens. In the past, Canada has fought for peace. We have stood strong when democracy was in its darkest hour. We have shown the world how to act diplomatically, and morally. In the past, Canada has joined our allies, fighting hand in hand in order to destroy certain injustices and terrorism. In the past, Canada has taken a stand in order to provide justice for our fellow human beings. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, I cannot accredit Canada to these great virtues today. I must tell you that Canada is delivering its own injustice by becoming passive and recreant, with the situation in Iraq. Our friends in democracy commissioned their allies to aid them in the fight against the Iraqi government. Recently, this Parliament told our friends to the south, that we did not support them in any actions that they took that were a direct violation of the United Nations resolutions. We have shown the United States that we are conditional friends. Mr. Speaker, at this time I must remind this House what Canadian patriotism entails. A Canadian patriot is someone who is proud of his country. It is someone who fights for his country and for freedom and democracy. A Canadian patriot strives to relieve the oppressed in nations that they may never see. And finally, a Canadian patriot will stop at nothing to bring these values to the entire world. Prime Minister Jean Chrétien says he's a patriot. He claims to hold to these values. I would like to ask Mr. Chrétien how he is displaying his patriotism today. He is not fighting for his country, because he is not fighting at all. Nor is he fighting for democracy and freedom: two principles that are unknown to an Iraqi citizen. I believe that Mr. Chrétien has a responsibility, the same responsibility that the House has, and the same responsibility that every Canadian citizen has. We must teach the world what we know as Canadians. Countries that are in desperation must know how to be proud of their country. They must learn how to be free and to teach others these values. This is the only way that we can spread democracy throughout the world. This is the only way that we can ever hope to bring peace. It is a misconception that peace can be acquired by being passive. Canada must take a stand. I am sure that it is agreed that it is better to do something than nothing at all. Let's teach the world this, and show them that we are not afraid to protect freedom. I do not have to discuss the details of the situation in Iraq. It is clear that their government has violated the UN resolutions that they swore to adhere to 12 years ago. I only have two questions: Why didn't Canada respond to the violations in Iraq? Why was the United States the only country to stand up to Iraq, and to take action rather than fall back on failed diplomacy? Canada is known for many accomplishments. We have achieved the best health care and educational systems. We are known for our multiculturalism, and our stance on human rights. We should be proud of our soldiers on peacekeeping missions throughout the world. As Canada should be proud of these accomplishments, we should re-evaluate our opinions on the war. We do not want to regret our actions, or lack of, in the months and years to come. Today, I have lost respect for this House of Commons, the government that is supposed to keep this country the way it was built. Yet, they are tearing down the years of history that are embedded in every Canadian citizen. They are destroying Canada. I am disgusted that the leaders of this great nation cannot show the world what it means to be patriotic. Simply, because they are afraid. © Copyright 2003 National Post nationalpost.com.