Posted on 10/19/2004 11:17:05 AM PDT by Clive
The Federal government is challenging an American soldier's bid for refugee status in Canada. A government official confirmed the feds will oppose arefugee application from Jeremy Hinzman because he "does not fit the criterion for status refugees."
Refugee cases are heard by an independent tribunal and the federal government intervenes in hearings only when there's a novel legal argument or high public profile.
Jeffry House, a Toronto lawyer representing three U.S. military deserters under the watchful eye of the U.S., said the Immigration and Refugee Board is expected to rule within weeks on whether his clients can base their claim on the legality of the Iraq war.
Hinzman's hearing begins Dec. 6.
"No soldier can be required to violate the law, and that includes international law," House said. "If it's justified to bomb a country, that's one thing, but if it's not justified, then it's no different than blowing the heads off babies."
Hinzman is one of four American soldiers claiming refugee status in Canada.
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Hmmm...the old saying about not being able to change a leopard's spots would appear to be true.
I suppose that holds for President Bush's opponent, as well.
In Canada it's perfectly legal to rip a baby's head off, as long as it won't be born for at least a few minutes.
When we get these POS's back, they ought to serve life sentences in Levenworth.
If we could give them a cell next to Churchillbuff, I'd throw a massive party.
Firing squad. A man who signs up for military service and then runs (or frags his fellow soldier as the muslim did when stationed in Iraq) is of no service to his country.
Life in prison is much tougher.
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