Canada is getting involved in the new Middle East crisis with no parliamentary debate whatsoever [Star], courtesy Bush's new lapdog "Steve". As far as I can remember Canada has always had a balanced view in the conflict, tending to reflect a position in between US and France. Many Liberals such as Jason Cherniak and Shoshana have different point of views than mine. However, this position of Canada on the crisis needs to be debated in Parliament, a fact that seems to be lost on the Conservatives, who debate next to nothing or usually give 6 hours notice. And where is the Opposition when you need them? Even the NDP? If Canada gets needlessly involved, who knows whose apple-cart we could rattle?
Update: US blogger Abu Sinan picks some illuminating Israeli quotes.
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Liberals and Conservatives agree on some things. One important thing they agree on is the fight against international terrorism.
It has been debated at length in Parliament and all Parties support the terrorist list which includes Hizbollah and Hamas. This list was started under a Liberal Government and we in gthe Liberal Party can be very proud of that fact.
We know who are allies are, we know who share our values of democracy, an independant judiciary a free press, women's rights, rights of gays and lesbians.
Liberals like SB and Jason reflect the mainstream view in the Party. They lead the charge now but have the support of the vast majority.
Hizbollah attacked Israel from a terroritory not under any occupation by Israel. They now suffer the consequences.
CBC: "Ottawa is sending in commercial vessels to help any Canadian citizen who wishes to leave Lebanon, MacKay said."
Let's just hope that these ships are not attacked, or we'll be involved deeper than Harper's unfortunate words.
Liberal and Proud:
First, regardless of who is right, I do not want Canada to be involved or take sides, as it is not my war as a Canadian.
Second, Resistance to occupation is not terrorism, then George Washington would have been labelled as a terrorist. Liberals NEVER added certain parties to the terrorist list (such as the LTTE), it was the Conservatives.
Third, it was Paul Martin's Liberals who added certain resistance groups in middle east to the list (and Paul Martin was to the right of the party, a man I could not support and have posted against previously).
The funniest thing you posted was women's rights, rights of gays and lesbians.
It may interest you that opposition to gays is one thing different groups in the middle east are united on.
Second, Israeli women who marry Palestinians are not allowed to have their husbands join them unless they are Jewish.
Israel is an apartheid state where all citizens are NOT equal.
Liberals like SB and Jason reflect the mainstream view in the Party.
I think you will be surprised. Even Jason has remarked that Israel's actions do seem over what is necessary.
Lastly, let's not forget how the whole incident started.
Read this link with an open mind.
Israel started the whole thing by shelling Gaza beaches and killing innocents.
Kris:
I hope no one attacks those ships. Harper should have atleast kept silent until any Canadians were out of the area.
Mezba
What about this guy:
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
I think he is at the root of this. He is one scary dude:
Iran Leader: Israel Will Be Annihilated
Apr 14 12:34 PM US/Eastern
http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/04/14/D8GVSUC0H.html
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=48268
Mezba said;
"First, regardless of who is right, I do not want Canada to be involved or take sides, as it is not my war as a Canadian."
It may not be our war as Canadians but it should be our war as human beings.
How the whole thing started???
Hizbollah (from an "unoccupied" territory) crossed that border into Israel, killed six soldiers and captured 2, that's how this all started.!
You are wrong about a Jew who marries a Palestinian having to convert. You are lying to your readers.
They can obtain a civil marriage anywhere in the world and be recognized in Israel as husband and wife - over 5,000 such couples are!
This is the issue that wins Harper his majority. There is no middle road here. There is no moderate response. Israel withdrew from Lebanon 6 years ago, Hezbollah sets up shop to launch attacks from inside Lebanon, Israel pulled out of Gaza and used Israeli soldiers on Israeli settlers only to have Hamas set up another shop and launch attacks from Gaza...I'm not sure what your missing?? No matter what Israel gives, it will never be enough, not until they are driven into the sea will Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and Syria be happy..and I'm not sure why this is so hard for people to see. Not until Israel is destroyed will there be peace in the Middle East. So, it may be hard for alot of people to do, but the finality of this crisis will be based on picking sides, as ugly as that is, it is the only way. I choose a western democratic state that believes in human rights, the right to choose a religion, the right to be homosexual, the right to be educated....its that simple.
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