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29-03-2009, 21:41
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
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How stuff like that can be allowed as " freedom of speech' amazes me , its nothing more than incitement to violence , and the police just stand there allow it
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Hands are tied in all sections of society including the police.
If arrests were made, public unrest would ensue, not from the law abiding citizens but from the communities which support this type of behaviour and have no regard for the law in any land.
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30-03-2009, 08:56
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
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Hands are tied in all sections of society including the police.
If arrests were made, public unrest would ensue, not from the law abiding citizens but from the communities which support this type of behaviour and have no regard for the law in any land.
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As some one who lives in another country, it goes without saying that you obey the laws of that country I have no doubt Roy, so why is it to much to ask that people settling in our country obey our laws and if they don't like it there are plenty of airports dotted about to enable them to return from whence they came
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14-04-2009, 09:24
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14-04-2009, 16:49
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
Like you say Jaysay, not heard anything at all about this protest. Done a quick google without finding anything mentioned. Certainly smacks of dual standards though. Perhaps the protesters should have disguised themselves under Veils, Burkas and Hijabs.
Best Regards - Taggy
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14-04-2009, 20:23
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
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Does seem that freedom of speech has been more than a little distorted ... from what I could see in the pics, what the original protesters were doing was not exercising their freedom to speak and to protest, but promoting hatred ... in Canada, that is illegal; it has passed beyond freedom of speech ... and I do presume that you have similar laws. And while I'm at it, what in hell's name are we fighting for in Afghanistan, a place where they can propose a law making shiite women second, or third class citizens, at the mercy of their husbands and male relatives; where a leading female politician and activist is murdered by Taliban gunmen, who relish claiming responsibility .... I think it's time to pull out of their crappy little asshole of the world country, and leave them to fend for themselves.
And on a sad note, another Canadian soldier was killed in action yesterday in Kandahar province. Trooper Karine Blais, 21, of the Royal 22nd Regiment, Francophones from Quebec, was killed in a roadside bomb blast. Four other soldiers were injured. She was from a small town in the Gaspe region of Quebec; and she was the second woman kia while serving with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan.
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15-04-2009, 08:29
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
Could'nt agree more, the sooner our troops are out of there the better. Its not a war we can every win, and more and more of our own people are going to die needlessly!
Best Regards - Taggy
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15-04-2009, 08:53
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
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Does seem that freedom of speech has been more than a little distorted ... from what I could see in the pics, what the original protesters were doing was not exercising their freedom to speak and to protest, but promoting hatred ... in Canada, that is illegal; it has passed beyond freedom of speech ... and I do presume that you have similar laws. And while I'm at it, what in hell's name are we fighting for in Afghanistan, a place where they can propose a law making shiite women second, or third class citizens, at the mercy of their husbands and male relatives; where a leading female politician and activist is murdered by Taliban gunmen, who relish claiming responsibility .... I think it's time to pull out of their crappy little asshole of the world country, and leave them to fend for themselves.
And on a sad note, another Canadian soldier was killed in action yesterday in Kandahar province. Trooper Karine Blais, 21, of the Royal 22nd Regiment, Francophones from Quebec, was killed in a roadside bomb blast. Four other soldiers were injured. She was from a small town in the Gaspe region of Quebec; and she was the second woman kia while serving with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan.
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Promoting hatred is also a offence in this country too Eric, but is just depends who is promoting hatred though. As for Afghanistan it was one of Bubba's targets in his Axes of Evil crusade supported by his buddy Blair
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15-04-2009, 19:18
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
Well I'm pleased to say that some of the lads out there that were the deserving recepients of the Accyweb parcels over Christmas (and since as well) are due home very very shortly (RAF Permitting!) so I'd like to pass on their gratitude once more for everyones kindness and thoughts.
Theyve been through some hairy moments, but only one casualty, and are currently being fed and showered in Bastion lol
Thanks everyone for your help. If anyone wouldlike to continue to 'sponsor a squaddie', lol, please give me or Cherokee a shout. I have a patrol base of new lads and lasses that have just started withthe 24 ration packs, so I'm sure anything else would be gratefully recieved xx
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15-04-2009, 19:49
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
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Well I'm pleased to say that some of the lads out there that were the deserving recepients of the Accyweb parcels over Christmas (and since as well) are due home very very shortly (RAF Permitting!) so I'd like to pass on their gratitude once more for everyones kindness and thoughts.
Theyve been through some hairy moments, but only one casualty, and are currently being fed and showered in Bastion lol
Thanks everyone for your help. If anyone wouldlike to continue to 'sponsor a squaddie', lol, please give me or Cherokee a shout. I have a patrol base of new lads and lasses that have just started withthe 24 ration packs, so I'm sure anything else would be gratefully recieved xx
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Sponsor a squaddie eh!!!
If i give just £3 a week will i get christmas cards and letters?? lol
Last edited by emzy; 15-04-2009 at 19:50.
Reason: mistake
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15-04-2009, 19:52
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
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LMAO!! OK, sponsor a squaddie or 40.
Just cos Cherokee isnt playing, dont start with me missis lol xx
See u in the morning x
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15-04-2009, 20:05
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
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LMAO!! OK, sponsor a squaddie or 40.
Just cos Cherokee isnt playing, dont start with me missis lol xx
See u in the morning x
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No, on a more serious note, I will continue my donations and help with the parcels for support our soldiers
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16-04-2009, 22:53
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Re: Protests at returning troops Parade
Trooper Karine Blais arrived home to CFB Trenton today. Her coffin was accompanied by comrades from the Van Doos, and was taken to Toronto along Highway 401 ... Canadians lined the highway to pay their respects. There were no protests. I have the feeling that none would have been tolerated.
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