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what is national security?

Contributor: solardog

Date: 2003-03-20 02:13:38

oops, this is somthing I wrote as a sort of 'letter to the editor' intended to be read in the country where I also have citizenship. I just put in some excerpts of the original letter and forgot to revise it to apply only to Canadian readers, though the ideas still stand and apply, sorry to anyone who gets confused with the 'Our government is spending a billion dollars a day on military.."
I am SO HAPPY that Canada isn't as military bent as the US and part of what I am addressing is that the best way to address National Security(in my opinion) is to be an example of Peace and Justice. The reason WHY the US will always be on alert for attacks is because they are forceful and not humble and so far there is little to show that they care in the least about the welfare of the Earth or its inhabitants. until they(the US leaders) change their outlook on the world they live in, terrorists will always target them, and it's unfortunate for the American people that the American leaders didn't learn these things growin up in the elementary playground, because this aint no playground George! STOP TREATING IT LIKE ONE

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Contributor: codc01

Date: 2003-03-20 09:25:51

Ahh!! Ok, now i agree entirely with your statement now!! War is sometimes a necessity, but it should not become the 'norm'.. It should always be an absolute last resort. And humility is something which actually make you the most powerful and respected in the world, i also agree with you...

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Contributor: fatmomma

Date: 2003-03-30 22:38:00

Sounds like the kind of country Canada is becoming. It would be very nice if we could just live our life like Canada is now, relatively peaceful. Unfortunately the leaders of our friends down south do not share our views. They have not signed on to the Kyoto treaty, to ban land mines or the International Criminal Court. The present government in the USA is turning very aggressive and shows an unwillingness to respect the views of other countries. I think we have to be realistic and rebuild a military for defensive purposes. I would prefer a military that is also well trained in civil defense; to assist in natural catostrophes in Canada and abroad.
It would be nice to believe that we can live without a military needed and lead by example. I think Canada is getting a wake-up call. We have many untapped resources in Canada; we must be wary; some day down the road, the USA or someother military power will wish to own our resources.

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Contributor: codc01

Date: 2003-03-31 03:07:08

I agree with you, we need stronger military, and they should be able to help in case of disasters, especially in our wide country!

I seriously doubt that Canada will be invaded by an agressor one day, we may have problems with our waters (especially in the north), but i don't think we will never be invaded militarily, of course the US has already big control over our natural resources, but that is done through buying up our companies! (Canada should regulate this minimally i think, if they don't do it already...)

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Contributor: codc01

Date: 2003-03-31 03:08:54

Having strong military would also make us more prominent on the world stage (along with greater foreign aid), sometimes we must act, instead of just speaking (I'm always thinking of Rwanda)...

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