25,000 abused women, kids turned away from Alberta shelters

A report released by the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelter Wednesday that 25, 000 women and children were turned away from Alberta’s 41 women’s shelter in 2006, and an increase of 28 per cent from the year before. The government of Alberta stated it’s not ignoring the plight of abused women and children this is due to the inadequate funding. Article continues
This is really sad to hear that women still continues to be subject to abuse and oppression in our society. When I see 25, 000 abused women and children are seeking safe heaven than I would say there is something wrong with our equality system and definitely everyone is not benefiting from it particularly women and children. This is a very large number. The recent report shows abuse and oppression against women in Alberta continues to rise. In 2006 “Alberta shelters received nearly 100,000 crisis calls and had nearly 50 per cent increase in the last three years (CBC News). This is something need to be looked at very closely due to its large number and also because of its higher rate prior to last year. This shows that women still continues to be dominated by men socially and economically in this country and they are still subject to discrimination, abuse and oppression. Canada regardless of its domestic violence against women is accusing other countries for lack of human rights and gender discrimination. Canada has sponsored UN resolution against Iran condemning ongoing systematic violations of human rights. This is great and I am very proud of the Canadian protecting human rights beyond its borders. They should not cover and hide their own crisis. The UNICEF Canada reported last Tuesday “about one in six Canadian children live in poverty” a number unchanged in a generation" (CBC News).
Women and children in this country just like any other country in the world are suffering from oppression, abuse and discrimination. Canada needs to fix its own problems first protect women and children within its border from abuse and oppression. The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters reported on Wednesday that “25,000 women and children were turned away from Alberta's 41 women's shelters in 2006, an increase of 28 per cent from the year before” (CBC News). This is clearly shows that there is a troubling trend. Are more women being abused or do more want to break free? Our equality system is not serving a particular group of our community and they are still subject to abuse and oppression. It shows that our system does not serve one member of our society and they are still oppressed, abused, and discriminated against.

Who do you belive Mr. Wall or Mr. Calvert

The new Saskatchewan government Sask-party indicated last week that the NDP left government finances in a mess which have vigorously denied by the former premier Lorne Calvert. Mr. Calvert in a statement to Mr. Wall said Thursday he couldn't believe the “words coming out of Brad Wall's mouth Wednesday night,” shortly after he was sworn in as Saskatchewan's 14th premier. (CBC News) Calvert said he left a “$2-billion surplus for Wall's government and if that's not enough, then the Saskatchewan Party can't manage its money” (CBC News). Article continues
Who do we believe; I would say none of them. They have both played this card in the past and they continue to play it. This is not new to many of us who watches politics. Brad Wall still wants to embarrassing NDP and its long legacy governance in front of the people of Saskatchewan. He is heading in the road already to start blaming NDP for future problem. On the other hand, NDP still playing the past card that Sask-party is not the right party for this province and this is the first sign of that they cannot manage this province financially. I personally don’t believe either of them because neither of them have token the honesty step to prove themselves. Like I said Mr. Wall and his government has already found his way like any other government to blame the previous government for future problems and failure. Mr. Wall said the problem isn't now, “it's coming in future years unless the new government looks at its spending and makes some changes” (CBC News). “The challenge is that some long-term program spending that the NDP have made commitments to are being funded by some one-time revenue or at least revenue that if you were budgeting prudently and carefully, you might not assume for future years” (CBC News). The people of this province elected Mr. Wall to bring changes to this province not start with complains about NDP past record, that is too general for the people of this province. They have been given the mandate to bring changes to this province as they have promised. They should do so.

Canada failing its obligations to children: UNICEF

According to the UNICEF Canada report, a high numbers of children living in poverty, poor health and state care suggest Canada is failing to meet its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The UNICEF Canada report, which will be released Tuesday morning to coincide with National Child Day, “recommends Canada create a children's commissioner and make the convention enforceable in court” (CBC). According to other findings of the report, based on earlier reports or from Statistics Canada, indicate that about “one in six Canadian children live in poverty, a number unchanged in a generation” (CBC). Article continues

Well this is very heart breaking to hear one in six Canadian children live in poverty. Our politician often criticize other states for child labour and child poverty regardless of their state’s children in poverty. I personally was shocked by the UNICEF report that a Country like Canada who tries to play a role across the world on human rights, child protection, and women rights when it lacks all of these within its own states. I think Canada should live up to its privileges to the UNICEF and bring changes in the lives of Canadian children. Child poverty would definitely effect the future of this country youth and the importance of this country.

Winnipeg girl banned from judo tournament for wearing headscarf

A Winnipeg girl was banned from a judo tournament for wearing her traditional Muslim headscarf to compete in a tournament on Saturday. Hagar Oubih burst into tears when officials with Judo Manitoba told the 11 year-old girl she would not be able to compete. Hagar started a petition to have the rule changed. A lawyer representing the national organization judo Canada said, "So we've discussed this both locally, nationally and internationally and we follow those rules. It's got nothing to do with discrimination or anything of that nature" (CBC). Article continues
So now the question I want to discuss here has Hagu’s right and freedom has been violated and not protected under the Charter of Right and Freedoms. In my opinion yes her right and freedoms has been violated and she has been discriminated against based on her belief. The Charter of Right and Freedom guarantees her right to belief without any discrimination. This act definitely violate the Charter of Right and Freedom because under article two her rights and freedom of belief is guaranteed. Article two indicate “freedom of conscience and religion.” I believe Hagar has the right to participate with her head scarf in this competition. Hagar's coach, Shirin Farag, said she has worn her hijab in judo competitions for the past 10 years without any problems and he further added that in “Egypt, Morocco and Algeria, many women compete while wearing their headscarves.” This act is discrimination based on religion, and it is a violation of Charter. Do you think this act is a discriminatory act based on religion and does it violate the Charter of Right and Freedom.

Bomb kills 2 Canadians in Afghanistan

On Saturday 17, 2007 two Canadian soldiers and an Afghan interpreter were killed after their vehicle were travelling in struck a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan. In a separate attack three other Canadians were wounded in the blast in Zhari district, about 40 kilometres west of Kandahar City. The two latest casualties bring the number of Canadians killed in Afghanistan to 73 soldiers and one diplomat since the mission began in 2002. continue article
My deep condolence go to the family and friends of the two fallen soldiers. This is very heart breaking for everyone one us. My best and deepest wishes go to the family of all fallen soldiers.
This is very sad and very hard to bear, but this is something many of us believe and support. In the last recent two years support of the mission has fallen among both the Canadian citizen and the politicians. But the good and success of the mission is in the heart of all of us and particularly those who are serving in the mission. Col. Christian Juneau said, "The presence of every single soldier here contributes to building a better future for the people of Afghanistan. I can only hope that this thought will be of some comfort to those who are grieving today" (CBC). I agree with him and I believe the presence of the Canadian soldiers contribute to a better and prosperous future for the Afghan people.
Do you support the mission and do you support the the government proposal to extend the Afghan mission until at least 2011.

Sask. Party has big lead: newspaper poll

A new election poll conducted by the Regina Leader-Post and the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix suggests the Saskatchewan Party has a significant lead over the NDP as the province heads to the election next week. click here for full story
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This is a very encouraging to the Saskatchewan Party and very discouraging to the NDP party. This polls will have an impact on the minds and opinion of the voters which could encourage more voters to either vote for Saskatchewan Party or NDP. Polls do play a significant role in the day to day political campaigns which could push political parties to offer more in order to shift peoples’ minds and opinion.
I don’t think people particularly political party candidates should be discouraged by this polls for a number of reasons. Candidates should work forwards and be confident. They have always the chance to play a role and get people attention and stand for what is best for the province. Saskatchewan voters should not be encouraged or discouraged by this polls they should go out there and vote for what they believe not what the polls predicts.
What do you think about these polls? Does it effect your decision?

Canadian mission in Afghanistan

Canada's mission in Afghanistan and the former U.S. president Carter message to the Canadian

The former U.S. president Jimmy Carter spoke to the reporters at the United Nations headquarters in New York after meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, Carter said the NATO “mission in Afghanistan is a rare war in that it is one he supports.” Catrer encouraged Canada and other NATO-led International Security Assistance Force to remain and participate in maintaining peace. Canadian citizens and politician are divided over the Afghan mission. Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is set to February 2009, but PM Harper recently said “he will only extend the military component of the mission beyond the deadline with a consensus in Parliament.” PM is under pressure form the oppositions parties for a clear and soon end to the mission.
So the question now is, has the former U.S. president Carter message and the recent report from the NATO asking for more troops and military equipments from its members to the mission, would change the mind of Canadian politicians and citizens?
Since the liberation of Afghanistan in 2002 Canada has lost seventy-one soldiers and one diplomat in its mission. Canada continues to carry a heavy burden of the mission in maintaining peace and defeating the terrorist groups in southern Afghanistan. The recent NATO reports to the members for increase in troops and military equipments is a good news for Canada. Canada has always urged the NATO members to contribute more to the mission because it is not just important to liberation and maintaining peace in Afghanistan but for the global peace. This terrorist organization have not only aimed in attacking Afghanistan, Their aim is everyone form September 11, to Britain, Iraq, Spain and the recent arrest in Toronto that were 17 people with explosions. This terrorist groups’ goal and aim always has been the west and western liberal democracy. I believe the mission is important and Canada’s commitment to the mission is highly valued for the global peace and war on terrorism.
Canada is making changes in the global peace, war against terrorists, and humanitarian aids which is noble and honour for the Canadian army forces and Canadian citizens. PM Harper believe the Canada still need to contribute to Afghan in term of army training, police so that the Afghan government can defend its own sovereignty, this will not be completed by February 2009, but this objective should be achievable by 2011. I believe Canadian citizens and politicians should support the mission because the change and progress Canada making in the lives of Afghan citizens is very noble and it is in the interest of all of us which pave a better future for all. I recently heard about a twelve year old B.C girl who is trying to help Afghan girl through a charity organization she has established which is called “little girl helping little girl.” This is very thoughtful and noble for all human nature and it shows that we are all human being with no differences but we are only divided by boundaries and culture.

Prime Minister responds to Opposition election threats

Liberal Leader Stephane Dion comment on the Speech of Throne

Conservative throne speech puts Liberals on the spot

The eyes of the Canadian citizens and politician are going to be on Prime Minister Stephan Harper Conservative government and their priorities in the throne of speech tonight, and then it will be up to the Opposition Liberals to decide the government's fate. Full story here

The future of the Mr. Harper conservative government is going to be in the hands of the opposition parties mainly the Liberal party. Both the Bloc and NDP have already suggested they won't hesitate to vote against the government if their priorities aren't met in the throne speech. Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion has said, "he's taking a wait-and-see approach, and will analyze the speech as a whole before making any decisions about how to vote." It is very hard to predict whether there will be an election or not because the Liberal party does see themselves ready for an election and does not want the Conservative end up with another minority or majority government.

I think the opposition parties should wait and see the throne of speech and then make a decision. To make the government work is not not by calling an election, let's make the parliament work and have some result. Going to another election will not going to scare or stop people from going to poll, but that is not what majority people wants, they want result and action in the government. We should see the speech of the throne and see what are the priorities and are those priorities address Canadian citizen,s needs or not.

Summary of the Saskatchewan election called for 2007

NDP Leader Lorne Calvert announced that the 26th provincial general election will be on November 7, 2007. In the same day Calvert declared the NDP's candidate in his Saskatoon Rivers dale constituency. He told a crowed of supporters “let’s go win an election.” In the other hand the Saskatchewan Party Leader Brad Wall welcomed the election and said after 16 years of NDP government, it's time for a change. The election also welcome by the Liberal party leader David hoping to make a breakthrough this time. full story here

Saskatchewan election called for Nov. 7

This up coming election in Saskatchewan going to be a battle mostly between the NDP and Saskatchewan party since they both hold the majority seats in the legislature. Each party has certain priority to focus on and this priority is going to be top issues in their campaign and debates. NDP has already made announcement in number of areas such as education, health care, drug plan and social programs, where the Sask party also made his own plan in term of these issues and Liberal party as well.
Brad Wall main goal mainly is going to aim at the 16 years of NDP government, and focusing on change in the Province. Mr. Wall stated after Mr. Calvert announced the election "16 years of NDP government, it's time for a change." Change in the province’s economic and other issues is going to be the main goal of Sask-party. This is going to have a very huge impact on the opinion and decision of Saskatchewanian. I think Saskatchewan going to have a higher turn out voters than previous years because of the long NDP rule in the province. Change is becoming a top priority for many Saskatchewanian and mostly for the youths. NDP also has its way to challenge the Sask-party’s legacy in term of social programs, family value and importantly seniors. NDP as usual going to take the same step scaring the Saskatchewanian of electing a Conservatives government and their policies. I believe NDP has lesser chance of forming government because of their previous rule and governing.

Summary of Harper warns opposition over support for throne speech

Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Wednesday that if the opposition supports his upcoming speech from the throne, they must also pass, at later dates, all items that come from it, or risk triggering a federal election. He told the reporters his Oct, 16 speech from the throne will address issues such as Afghanistan, economics, environment, and Canada’s role in the world, and he also said the choice is not an election or obstruction. Full story here

Harper warns opposition over support for throne speech

To me Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s speech to the oppositions is that they have no choice, they need to support his upcoming speech from the throne, because neither of them are ready nor are able to defeat his government. He stated in his speech “the choice is not an election or obstruction. The choice is an election or give the government a mandate to govern.” Harper has already layed out the options of his upcoming speech of throne and if you don’t like this is it and if you like this is it.
I do not agree with the PM speech, He should know Canadian are not scared of going to another election it is him who is concerned about his position and role in politics. Canadian wants cooperation among the parties and get something done and have some result in the parliament not political games or threat of an election. To me PM Harper upcoming speech from the throne is not about the Canadian needs it is about his political agendas and role, and he is not willing to cooperate with the oppositions and address the Canadian needs.

Summary of Mackay's comment regarding Liberal Defence critic trip to Afghanistan

Liberal defence critic Denis Coderre came under criticism for his trip to Afghanistan by the Defence Minister Peter Mackay. Mackay called Coderre's trip irresponsible without the Conservative government's approval. Coderre said he is going there on his own and was tired of waiting for permission. He stated to CBC news "I'm the official critic. I'm the critic of the Official Opposition of Her Majesty. It's important for me to do my job." More story here

MacKay calls Liberal's trip to Afghanistan a stunt

Mackay comment on Liberal Defence critic Denis Coderre trip to Afghanistan is nonsense, it does not mean you have to be a government personal to go to Afghanistan. Coderre is the official opposition defence critic it is his responsibility and duty to be aware of the Canadian army missions situation in Afghanistan and have direct contact with the military officers.

I don't believe the Coderre's trip is going to be a risk to the Canadian military personal. I would consider it as a support to Canadian soldiers and the mission in Afghanistan. It is important that the opposition have direct talk with the aid groups and Canadian military officers in order to be aware of the situation and know if they have shortage in anything and satisfied with their needs. Plus the public get some result of the mission not just from the media or the government.

In my opinion this trip is necessary and it is support to the Canadian military. I think we should show more support to the mission not just by visiting but by standing behind the military presence in Afghanistan.

By Karwan Waissi

Summary of Stephane Dion's speek to the reporters

Liberal Leader Stephane Dion spook to reporters after meeting with his Quebec caucus in Montreal on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007. Dion set four demands for the upcoming speech from the Throne, saying his party will vote against it unless the Conservatives meet his party’s requirements. Dion’s requirement of the Harper’s government are Bill 30 on climate change, ending poverty and helping families, international economic concerns and the Canadian mission in Afghanistan. He also warned repeatedly of Harper's "hidden agenda and said Canada under a Conservative majority government would be akin to the U.S. under George Bush or the U.K. under Margaret Thatcher.” According to the CTV’s Chief Political Correspondent Craig Oliver there won’t be an election, for a number of reasons, such as the outcome of the three by-elections in Quebec, which Liberal cam up with empty handed. NDP and Bloc have both made demands of the Throne Speech and it is impossible for the government to meet, and it is left up to Liberal. More here

Is Stephane Dion ready for an election?

It is very hard to predict whether there will be an election or not, because of the opposition parties position mainly Liberal Party. Liberal party is not ready to trigger an election soon for a number of reasons. According to the Chief Political Correspondent Oliver there will not be an election because of the Liberal party position in Quebec. Even Liberal party Leader Dion who made 4 requirements to the Conservative government for the up coming speech of Throne, this does not tell if he and his party are willing to force an election. His comment seemed to suggest that Liberal party will settle if the Conservative government is willing to make some relatively minor concessions.

I don’t think there will be an election soon because of the Liberal Party's position. Both the NDP and Bloc have made demands of the Throne Speech and it is impossible for the government to meet, and it is left up to the Liberal Party. Liberal party is not looking to loose another federal election and they do not see an up coming election would be in their favor because of the three by-elections defeat in Quebec. They are not willing to risk an election with a defeat to Liberal and they know it is not the right time to call an election.

By Karwan Waissi

Summary of the "Air India probe to encompass terrorism funding"

The Air India public inquiry is going to expand its program and looking at the charities’ organizations and religious organizations whether some are raising money for terrorist organizations under Canada's nose. This inquiry is headed by Former Supreme Court justice John Major, will examine whether terrorist organizations banned in Canada, are collecting cash form institutions fronting as temples, mosques and charities. The “federal agency that monitors money transfers and terrorist financing, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (also known as FINTRAC), flagged $140 million worth of suspected terrorist-linked transactions in 2006.” Liberal MP Ujjal Dosanjh in Vancouver said in his interview “it's about time the government started taking the problem more seriously, we need to be tougher in our approach because that's part of the prevention of terrorism, not just in Canada, but terrorism abroad and in other parts of the world."
Full story here

Canada should take tougher measures against terrorist organizations in and outside of Canada

I personally agree with Vancouver Liberal MP Ujjal Dosanjh, it is time for the Canadian government to take such problems more seriously. This issue has been a problem in the past and still continues to be a more serious problem for everyone of us in Canada and outside of Canada. Canada currently has about 2,500 soldiers are deployed as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force serving in Afghanistan. We all have seen the Canadian soldiers have faced an enormous challenges in fighting terrorists groups in that region, and we have lost many lives in order to provide peace and security to Afghanistan and other part of the world. The Canadian Intelligence groups “have suspected that some charities with special tax status are funneling money for any of the 40 extremist groups that Public Safety Canada has banned, such as Hezbollah and the Tamil Tigers”.

Canada needs to take tougher measures to prevent these charities organization, and religious groups who are raising money through religious ideologies to fund terrorist organizations in and outside of Canada. Earlier this month, a judge in New York sentenced former Toronto immigration consultant Khalid Awan to 14 years in prison. Khalid was a Muslim of Pakistan and admitted to wiring hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Khalistan Commando Force, a Sikh separatist group waging a bombing campaign in India. If we do not stop this today it will be a bigger issue tomorrow and many of us will pay the consequences.
By Karwan Waissi

Summary of Dion vows change after byelection defeats

Stéphane Dion the Federal Liberal Opposition leader took the blame and the responsibility for his party’s defeats in three Quebec by-elections. Dion said, "A leader has to put himself out there and I didn't do it." Dion over and over again admitted the responsibility of the by-elections defeat in his interview with the CBC’s French-language television. This is what Stephane Dion said in an interview with the Radio-Canada host Céline Galipeau during a candid interview in French, "I've always focused on the stakes … but I've never put myself on the line and I understand now that a leader must do that.… A leader has to put himself out there and I didn't do it." Dion also pledged after a speech in Montreal on Thursday make himself better known to Canadian, and this is what he said "If you want to speak about the water policy, we can talk about it. People have to see what drives me, people have to know me." Full story Here

You Can also watch Dion interview Here

Does Leadership Personality is Matter to Canadian Voters?

Stephane Dion Federal Liberal Leader speech and interview was just sounded to me like other party leaders vowing to bring changes and make them self better known to Canadian after either by-elections or national elections defeat. This is exactly what Dion did, stated in his interview with the CBC’s French-language television program Telejournal Wednesday night,
"A leader has to put himself out there and I didn't do it and he pledged “to make himself better known to Canadians." First of all, I don’t believe that was the issue here, many Quebecois are angered at the Liberal party’s history corruption. Secondly many Quebec voters and other Canadian voters do not see a leadership personality and character in Dion. Dion has been criticized across this country and even among his party members for the lack of his leadership personality and character. This has obviously become disappointing for a lot of liberal members across the country.

I believe leadership personality, character, and popularity is very highly valued among voters and party members. When it comes to election in this country federally or provincially voters are concerned about the character, personality and popularity of the party leaders and even candidates in their ridings. Voters would like to see a strong ethic and confident leadership in the party leaders or candidates. Unfortunately voters across the country do not see this in Dion’s leadership. Dion unpopularity in leadership personality and character among his party members and voters across Canada continues to rise.

Karwan waissi

Summary of Indymedia Presentation

The Independent Media Center was established by various independent and alternative media organizations for the purpose of providing grassroots coverage of issues that are not covered by main stream media: such as the World Trade Organization, poverty, racism, feminism, indigenous issues, globalization, and social issues. It is a participatory site; members can publish stories and documents regarding their community and country. The (IMC) is a network of collectively and a news website runs media outlets for the creation of radical, accurate, and passionate telling of the truth. Trisha stated in her speech the main purpose is to cover issues in politics and social issues that are not covered by the main stream media. They investigate issues that have high priority, which citizens are unaware of it. They are getting information to citizens on matters that are important to them.
For further information about (IMC) can be found here

The Independent Media Center Presentation

The Independent Media Center (IMC) in one of the many important independents networks and news website to raise citizens’ awareness of issues that are the most matter to us. Imagine that we get most of our information regarding politics, social issues, and other domestic issues from these independent media instead of just relaying on the mass media. The influence of the mass media in the political system and other areas are profound and appears to be constantly increasing. Most of the information Canadian receive about the political process comes from television, newspapers, or radio rather than from direct observation or other sources.

The IMC is a wonderful network and news website and it is the views of hundreds of different people who are trying to make changes and raise our awareness on issues that is the most matter to us. This is one of the many ways through this independent media we can be aware and aware others on issues: such as poverty, racism, women issues, and social issues still continues to be problem for many of us.
I personally believe our reliance on the mass media only establishes a common point and the most important effect on the general public is enormous because there is only one aim is to sell us the party agendas and platforms. The independent media is not only about raising our awareness of certain issues, it is also about knowing, what matters to us and others rather being told this is the issue or the problem. In other words, the mass media tell people what to think about, what the important issues are, and which political personalities are significant. I don’t think that is the issue here, the issue here is the participation of public and raising one another awareness on the most important issues

Stéphane Dion on Kyoto, Afghanistan and confidence votes

Summary of PM Stephen Harper's speech to the Australia's Parliament

On September 11, 2007 PM Stephen Harper addressed Australia's Parliament in Canberra and characterized the "Afghan mission as a global and necessary cause." PM Harper as always stayed firm and positive behind the mission and hoping the debate in Canada would turn to really what should we do? What's the right thing to do, "because I don't hear anybody in the world saying the right thing to do is abandon the people of Afghanistan?" More here

PM Stephen Harper's Speech to the Australia's Parliament

Canada should not abandon Afghans, PM says in Australia

As time goes on with the Canadian citizens and Politicians debating the nature of the mission in Afghanistan, support is becoming more and more divided and shifting downward. Since the nature of the mission has shifted to a more serious and danger path in securing and controlling the southern hot zones of Afghanistan; attention for an early pull out has grown higher both among the citizens and the politicians. Canada has lost 70 soldiers and one diplomat and currently has 2,500 soldiers in Afghanistan. PM Harper as always stays behind the mission and believes Canada should see the "mission through until the Afghan people are able to stand alone and take over security responsibility in their country." Many politicians and citizens does not see it this way as PM does, they believe the purpose of the mission has changed, because Canadian soldiers are no longer acting as peace keepers. This mission is not turning out the way they imagined. The once noble cause of providing security to liberate the Afghan people is looking more and more like full-scale war, war with an enemy who does not follow rules; war with an enemy who is killing their friends.
First of all, Canada’s mission in Afghanistan is not a peace keeping mission. Canada joined coalition forces to make a change and difference in a place where it is necessary and noble. That change and difference have lightened and opened door to a brighter future for million men, women, and children who have been waiting for years. PM Harper stated in his speech to the Australian government " if we abandon our fellow human beings to lives of poverty, brutality and ignorance in today's global village, their misery will eventually and inevitably become our own." I agree with PM Harper, we went there for many reasons and those reasons were to bring democracy, prosperous, and eliminate brutality, discrimination, and poverty. We have to remember you cannot provide these without a safe atmosphere to administer it. Therefore, it is necessary to fight and destroy those terrorist organizations that are active in and outside of Afghanistan. Who are harming and causing destruction to the people and societies of Afghanistan and outside Afghanistan. The purpose of our goals has not yet been accomplished, we should see the mission through until the Afghan people and government are able to stand alone and take over security responsibilities in their country. Hundreds of lives have been lost for many reasons and goals in this mission. Those reasons and goals have not yet been accomplished, but today thousands of our men and women side by side with the coalition forces are risking their lives to grand these wishes to millions of Afghan people and create a better and safer world for all us. This is noble and privilege for every one of us. It is very heart breaking and sad when we hear that a Canadian soldier or a coalition soldier is hurt or killed for a cause or reason beyond their borders. That is not what this mission is about, it is true that we are divided by boundaries, language and culture but we are all human being and we all deserve democracy, happiness, prosperity, dignity and equality. Support the mission and our soldiers, pray for those who lost their lives and their families and wish them all the best.

Karwan Waissi