U.S. deserter ordered to leave Canada

The Toronto Star ^ | Jan 07, 2009 | Paola Loriggio

[mad_as_he$$]

Live Each Day With Courage
Take Pride In Your Work
Always Finish What You Start
Do What Has To Be Done
Be Tough, But Fair
When You Make A Promise, Keep It
Ride For The Brand
Talk Less And Say More
Remember That Some Things Aren’t For Sale
Know Where To Draw The Line
Be Positive

[Travis T. OJustice]

Nice list, but what does “Ride the Brand” mean?

[Citizen Blade]

In order to stop these deserters from seeking asylum in Canada, as soon as the military finds out they are going to refuse to be deployed to Iraq, they should reduce them in rank to buck private for being AWOL and then re-deploy them to Afghanistan.

The military has no interest in deploying people like this. I think it's actually better for the military if these people desert- who wants someone like this serving alongside them? They're much more trouble than thry're worth.

Charge them with desertion, give them some punishment, and give them a dishonorable discharge. A black mark like that will keep them from ever getting a good job.

[mad_as_he$$]

That is the code of old West cowboys. When you worked for a rancher you “ride for the brand”. Meaning the brand should be where you place your loyalty.