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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 2012
Page
5
Editorial notes a wartime display with a single chair set for one, a white cloth covered table, a vase of flowers, a framed picture of an aircraft, and an enameled black edged envelope postmarked 1943. A wall plaque titled Clad eternally in air force blue explains Canada’s fallen airmen and airwomen, their remains, and the exhibit’s purpose to honor their memory.
A legislative proposal would impose a $1000 fine for the first offence, 14 days in jail for the second, and 30 days for third or later crimes including defacing a war memorial. The discussion recalls a 10 year old incident where a memorial head was found after a topple attempt, highlighting calls for stronger penalties.
Sean Casey of the Liberal Party accuses Robert Sopuck and the Conservatives of neglecting veterans by spending 750000 dollars and five years in court over pensions. He notes the Last Post Fund pays up to 3600 dollars per funeral, calling the amount inadequate and alleging a 60 percent rejection rate since 2006. Media reports claim funeral operators bear costs as families are left in hardship.
The piece argues that long conflicts in the Philippines with MILF and Colombia with FARC may near peaceful settlements, emphasizing realism over victory. It notes that talks focus on five core topics while other issues await normal politics, and suggests similar patterns could apply to other wars, including Syria.
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