Canadians Back the Afghan Mission Despite Political Debate
The piece gathers soldiers voices urging continuation of the Afghan mission. It argues freedom was won in wars past and warns that withdrawal would erode credibility and invite terror at home. It criticizes Layton for opposing troop deployment while noting broad support includes Manitoba's Gray Doer.
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Jack Layton
Layton
Taliban
Canada
Manitoba
Gray Doer
Liberal Party of Canada
Afghanistan
Harper
Europe
Rome
Faith and War US and Middle East Reflections
The piece cites NDP leader Jack Layton urging withdrawal of 2000 Canadian troops from Kandahar while criticizing Harper as U S ally. It argues Muslim radicalism seeks Islamic law and destruction of Israel, tracing roots to Abraham and Isaac. It ends with a religious appeal for peace and patience for divine intervention.
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NDP
Jack Layton
Kandahar
Afghanistan
Layton
Stephen Harper
U.S
George W. Bush
United States
Iraq
al Quaeda
Hezbollah
Hamas
Mohammed
Israel
Abraham
Ihmael
Isaac
Sarah
Ishmael
Allah
I Ilam
Middle East
Homebody rescue after high wind tree collapse
Rura Friesen recalls a windy day where a maple limb, split by two strong branches, remained suspended and the crew, aided by a trusted friend with engineering insight, tackled cutting and clearing. The final cut caused a ladder to be crushed but left them safe and triumphant after clearing debris and tidying the area.