[NorthOf45]

'I hope Canada at large will not make him too welcome'

Same here, same here. We have enough problems.

'I generalize, but I have read it with my own eyes.'

Admitting you generalize indicates a higher level of cognitive thought than many I've seen. I have read it myself as well, but it's not as wide spread as our misguided media/government indicates.

[imintrouble]

Do you think Canada will allow them asylum? They continue to compare this situation the U.S. and the members of the coalition with VietNam, and harboring a fleeing military man would fit the image that Canada seems to want to portray with the "good old days" of draft dodgers finding a welcoming country.

Peacekeeping is fine - an honorable task - but I wonder if this particular situation will become another symbol representative of their disagreement with and overt dislike of the U.S.

I feel it is escalating to ridiculous proportions, thus ending the good relationships of 4,000 miles between cousins with similar goals and desires lasting over 200 years. Much in keeping with the border fighting which Europe has experienced throughout its history, I see Canadians turning their faces west to Europe as their desired goal and devaluing the excellent neighbor-sharing which has been historical throughout the existence of the two nations.

To give succor to anyone calling down the United States military gives many Canadians what they feel is righteous anger (even if displaced).