Ghost of a flea: Turncoats

October 01, 2004

Turncoats

Anyone wondering how to sum up how Canada is broken need look no further. Canadian snipers cited as one of the most useful, impressive contributions this country made to the liberation of Afghanistan have reportedly been treated poorly for their accomplishment (via Daimnation!).

Hailed as heroes in early 2002 by the U.S. military, the six Canadian marksmen were later given highly coveted Bronze Star medals - awards normally reserved for American soldiers who display extraordinary heroism during combat. However, sources close to the investigation say the snipers were treated with much less than high regard when they returned to their Canadian bases, both in Afghanistan and back home.

"They were treated as outsiders and sort of turncoats," said one source who didn't want to be identified. "At least three of these guys have since quit the army over their treatment."

If this is true we should hang our heads in shame. Gentlemen, if you should happen to read this, I want to express an apology as a Canadian. I also want to offer thanks for the sacrifice you made for those millions of Afghans, for standing by our friends in their hour of need and for safeguarding my freedom to sit here and type these words.

And then... Paul Jan� comments.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at October 1, 2004 09:05 AM

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Cheers for the link, Nick. :)

Posted by: Paul Jan� at October 1, 2004 03:55 PM