American soldier who fled military service to be deported from Toronto today

National Post ^ | September 20, 2012 | Diana Mehta

[Squawk 8888]

TORONTO — An American soldier who sought refuge in Canada after she became disillusioned with the Iraq war has been ordered to leave the country by today.

Kimberly Rivera has said she will comply with the Canadian government’s deportation order and leave the country with her family, but that hasn’t stopped her supporters from hoping for a last-minute intervention.

They’re calling on Immigration Minister Jason Kenney to halt Rivera’s deportation, arguing that the mother of four will likely face a court martial and jail time upon her return to the U.S.

Kenney’s office has said the federal government doesn’t believe the U.S. subjects its soldiers to persecution.

[Squawk 8888]

Canada Ping!

[TangoLimaSierra]

She told reporters last month that her biggest fear about being deported is being separated from her young children and having to sit in a prison for politically being against the Iraqi conflict.

No, honey, you will sit in prison for desertion.

[albie]

Did you see her picture? Maybe she was kicked off base.

[ontap]

Typical she got all the benefits she could and when it came time to do her duty she ran. She's a thief and a coward and should be jailed immediately for a very long time!!!

[ASA Vet]

politically being against the Iraqi conflict

Maybe she shouldn't have signed the enlistment contract.

[yldstrk]

why is it always the dipsticks of the world

[huldah1776]

If I was her daughter I would worry about being deserted.

[Gay State Conservative]

Private Rivera

[jagusafr]

Bingo! Well said. Let’s be clear on the issue here.

[SVTCobra03]

I thought the punishment for desertion in time of war was death by firing squad. Or is it hanging?

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

In the late 80s, I was driving cross country and heard a news report that if we had another war, Canada would no longer be a hiding place for our deserters. The all volunteer force was the big reason they changed the law. Of course the reality of our Vietnam War deserters not being “our best and brightest” probably helped with that.

It seems one could do web research on Canadian laws before putting their entire future in the hands of stupid lib beliefs.

[Squawk 8888]

You are correct; our Vietnam-era policy reflected US policy during the first two years of WWII. We admitted draft-dodgers but deserters were extradited on request.

[Buckeye McFrog]

So true! I remember just after Carter gave his speech restoring Selective Service registration listening to a talk show on a Canadian radio station. The callers were absolutely apoplectic about another wave of American hippie slackers coming to overrun their country.

[Emperor Palpatine]

Try her for desertion, then put her in front of a firing squad.

[TribalPrincess2U]

Was Clinton a draft dodger of sort? Honest question. Not trying to start rumors.

[GeronL]

This person voluntarily joined the military.

That is all that we really need to know.

[Gay State Conservative]

Was Clinton a draft dodger of sort? Honest question. Not trying to start rumors.

He was never charged but,basically,he was.IIRC his ability to avoid service was partially due to luck (the draft lottery) and skillful gaming of the system that involved deliberate lying to an Army Colonel (Colonel Holmes).I don't recall all the details but I think that basically how it went.

[Harold Shea]

Glad to see Canada deport this coward deserter

Back in the day I was really disapointed seeing Canada

taking in all those VN war deserters.

Thank you Canada..not you Quebec tho

[pfflier]

Desertion = jailtime, kids or no kids. Lady, you signed the contract...