Reader's Corner: Sept 28th - Oct 10th, 2007
Re: Canadian Armed Force
I agree that immigrants are under represented in the Canadian Forces, but as another reader pointed out, this editorial is too simplistic. It’s ultimately an appeal to a flag-waving idiocy. The quagmire the United States finds itself in is a prime example of how patriotism and nationalism causes one to act without thinking. The best way to protect equal rights is not by picking up a rifle, it’s by being informed, by being a vigilant citizen and standing up to the power brokers in Canada when their policies are wrong-headed or infringe on our rights.
Vimy, Ex-patriot
Vimy, Ex-patriot
Tokyo
I doubt there’s much of a story behind the all-whiteness of the military. Most of our immigrant families don’t see the point in encouraging their sons and daughters in that direction. Would you? And given the lack of clear and good explanation for the current ‘war’ in Afghanistan it will probably be difficult in the future to persuade even the whites, that see fighting and dying for their country as an exciting and honourable pursuit, to sign up.
Jim Cowan, Retired from military
New Westminster
Jim Cowan, Retired from military
New Westminster
The current disparity of races in the Canadian armed forces is not limited to Canada alone. I’m an Australian ex-regular soldier I served for nine years and have made the same observations about the Australian armed services I would suggest that the situation is common throughout all the predominately Anglo/Saxon countries in the world.
Rod Todd,
Transport Manager
Picton, Ontario
Rod Todd,
Transport Manager
Picton, Ontario
Re: Diabetic Kit Alert
Fake products are largely made in under-developed countries. However, many developed countries, including the United States, have had a similar history when looked at closely. Eventually these economies, like an insect molting, can break from these patterns.
Kitashiro, Sales
Vancouver, BC
