Canada, which welcomed draft dodgers avoiding jail during Vietnam, is again minimizing the importance of the men and women who serve and have served in America's armed forces. Many of the draft dodgers settled in the town of Nelson, British Columbia, and 30 years later, the town is planning to have a two day festival to honor the dishonorable, as well as dedicate a statue those who deserted their country in its time of need. The statue is slated to depict a Canadian helping two scared Americans. Needless to say, the Veterans of Foreign Wars see it as a slap in the face.
This raises the question: Can we export Kerry to Canada? He can finally get the health plan he wants, while disrespecting veterans too.

Posted by Ryan S. on Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 1:06 AM | Permalink |