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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).

You know what? I don't know what the hell Canada is going to do anymore. There are so many things up in the air right now. We need to get a grip on our issues so that we can progress. Right now we keep shooting ourselves in the foot. I say "us", but really I mean the gov't and the damn media. Sure there are some who show dislike for the U.S., but I am confident they are a minority.

As for the deserter, it's my understanding that there is an agreement between our two countries not to harbour those who go AWOL and to extradite them. But again, I am no lawyer.

'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.'

If what you say is true, then these individuals are mislead. We mean nothing to the Brits. All we are to them is $30 million a year. I don't even want the Queen on our currency anymore.