I read the article then I read another one by the same author:
http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/Columnists/Calgary/Ian_Robinson/2004/11/14/713559.html
he is hilarious, although he disrespects Marines, that is not the conclusion he comes to, he viciously slams his country for letting in American Vietnam War deserters. And he rips France! This guy is cool check out his other works.