The majority of Canadians are not for missile defense apparently. Frankly I don't think Canada is worth wasting a ballistic missile for.
Let Canada go its own way, but let Canada also know this: That President Bush has reached out his hand sincerely to Canada and Canada has rejected it with scorn. Why don't you guys pack up and leave NORAD while you're at it?
The majority of Canadians are almost certainly FOR the system. The current Liberal government if just trying to hold onto a few votes from the extreme left (NDP). Just like the Democrats, power above all else!!!
I understand your frustration.
As a Canadian I offer my apologies for a government that refuses to make the right decisions. I could try to tell you that its not my fault I didn't vote liberal. But that is a feeble excuse.
I take responsibility for not working harder to convince others that even though this system was demonized by the left-lib media, people like myself did not speak loudly and clearly that we are about to surrender our independance.
I can take comfort in one thing.
International law states that if it is shown our government is unable to maintain the integrity of our borders, we lose claim to them.
Could your state department declare that you've had your subs patrolling our Artic waters for the last 40 years?
And by all means have the memo delivered by a junior clerk.