The assertion that Omar Khader, didn't know what he was doing when he threw the grenade that killed a US medic is totally ridiculous. This young man grew up in an area ruled by the Taliban, and was part of a family that supported its rule. He has been captured on video footage manufacturing bombs and being a full participant in that process. Every armed force in the world has employed young soldiers, some of them receiving the highest awards for bravery. Those young soldiers participated in battles and killed enemy soldiers. They knew full well what they were doing when they volunteered for active duty in the military in time of war.
What he did is no different than what any soldier would do, when faced with imminent death from an enemy. He killed them. He is an enemy combatant and should be treated as such, until this conflict is over. When the worlds armies are no longer at war then he should be released and repatriated to Canada if he chooses.
Let us not forget that during the Second World War there were many people of German heritage that returned to Germany to fight in the Nazi cause, only to return to Canada after the war.
Omar Khader, did kill in the name of his belief and faith, but it is not murder. Should he be held in captivity for the duration of the conflict? I say yes, he is a captured enemy, a POW, and should be treated accordingly.
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CTV News | Canadian soldier dies in roadside bomb attack
CTV News | Canadian soldier dies in roadside bomb attack
Rest in peace, Lt. Nuttall, the thoughts of the nation are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Burned GI's Portrait Smithsonian Bound
Burned GI's Portrait Smithsonian Bound
SAN ANTONIO -- Retired Army Sgt. Richard Yarosh has gotten used to the stares. His face is blanketed in knotty scar tissue. His nose tip is missing. His ears are gone, as is part of his right leg. His fingers are permanently bent and rigid.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
First ever history of MI5 published in Britain < Community News | Expatica The Netherlands
First ever history of MI5 published in Britain < Community News | Expatica The Netherlands
I may have to get this book it really seams like it would be an interesting read to say the least. How ever I'm not really sure if it is really a good idea to put your nations secrets into print.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
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