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To: Ichy Smith who wrote (185880)	11/9/2006 3:41:28 PM
From: KLP	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793838

Well, I think the US Coast Guard boats and the men/women themselves should be armed. They, after all, protect the US shores. The CG here in Seattle and in the WA State are armed. They watch all ferries coming and going, and many other things. Maybe the Canadians could have their CG watch the Canadian shores, and the USCG could watch the US shores, and draw a line in the middle. That way each could be in charge of their own Nation's wishes. BUT video should be taken if either CG has to stop any vessel, large or small. That video should be enough to see if there is any problem, and if anyone is trying to CTA if there is a problem.

To: Ichy Smith who wrote (185880)	11/9/2006 4:59:27 PM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793838

<<I diagree with Arming Coast Guard vessels in the Great lakes. I simply see this as a disaster waiting to happen. All it will take is one incident. To risk the friendship between the two countries to arm Coast Guard Vessels seems a small gain for the potential of the cost.>> I think you are taking this too personal as an action against Canada. There are ships from almost every country in the world using the St. Lawrence Seaway. I'm sure if Canada thinks there's something hinky about a ship in the Seaway headed to Windsor, the Canadian Government would be asking for help from the US in stopping it.