[Abathar]

Perhaps they neglected to take a closer look at the training they are getting, that could be a large part of it.

[MARKUSPRIME]

Yep. They have let their military go to hell with training and equipment and they now compare their deaths to 2700 American's in Iraq not to mention over 300 in afghanistan. Give me a break.Tripe.

[Boris99]

"Perhaps they neglected to take a closer look at the training they are getting, that could be a large part of it."

I think this article is more a reflection of the smug brand of nationalism that exists in Canada, particularly on the left. A "No one does as much as Canada!!!" *chest thump* attitude. The article itself states "The report by the left-leaning Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives "

I'm not sure which leftists are more insufferable, ours or Canada's. American leftists despise their own country, while Canadian leftists are militant in their passion for the multi-cult, Euroweenie, version of Canada. The thing they both have in common is a hatred for the US.

[TXnMA]

But when adjusted for the relative size of troop commitments, a Canadian soldier in Kandahar is nearly three times more likely to be killed in hostile action than a British soldier, and 4 1/2 times more likely than an American soldier in Afghanistan, the report said.

"Perhaps they neglected to take a closer look at the training they are getting, that could be a large part of it."

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Exactly! My first thought when I saw the disproportionate ratio of Canadian to other deaths was,

"Deficient in training and tactics!"

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Having said that, I honor our Canadian allies for their sacrifice -- and pray that their training and tactics will improve to the point that their casualties cease to happen...

[Dixie Yooper]

"Perhaps they neglected to take a closer look at the training they are getting, that could be a large part of it"

My comment in post #2 was more of a tribute to anyone who has died defending freedom around the world regardless of what country's military they were part of. Any country that is part of the Coalition in the Middle East should be appreciated by the citizens of the United States for helping us retaliate against those who attacked us on 9/11 or anyone that would attack us in the future.
Comments like yours only make those helping us, wonder why they would be willing to anyone in harm's way for our cause.