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I don't know if you were being sarcastic, but I wouldn't consider hurting relations with the U.S. doing a fine job.
Here's a letter I was forwarded last month from a friend and local business owner, his father is chairman of the board for one of the largest auto parts companies in Canada.
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Dear Mrs. (name removed because this guy won't want names spread on an adult message board)
As a constituent in your riding, I am writing you today to let you know my views on the war in Iraq and how our Prime Minister's anti-American stand is hurting Canada.
As the Member of Parliament for (name removed), I urge you to inform Mr. Chretien that our position is hurting investment in this country that depends solely on the U.S. We have had record levels of trade since the signing of the Free Trade Agreement and to make Canadians suffer because of a Prime Minister and Government who is making comments not reflecting the views of many Canadians is absolutely disgusting.
As a Canadian and business owner, I am concerned for the long term friendship we have with our American brothers.
Americans and Canadians have stood shoulder to shoulder for centuries. If there was a terrorist attack or foreign aggressor on our soil, Americans would be there to help us. It is time our Prime Minister and Government announces that "Canadians morally support the U.S. and U.K. troops and we will join the war." Whether we join in a peacekeeping role or join in the fighting, our nation has to participate. It is embarassing and is going to have a negative effect on our relationship with Americans if we just sit on the fence as our Prime Minister has proven in his entire political career.
I reflect back on the first war in Iraq. When Prime Minister Mulroney thankfully supported the United States after Iraq invaded Kuwait, then Opposition Leader Chretien was opposed to us joining the war. His view has not changed even as P.M. Does he not understand the importance of our relationship with our neighbours or has his time finally come for him to go? I think one thing all Canadians understand is that this Prime Minister likes power at all costs.
In conclusion Mrs. (name removed), please stand shoulder to shoulder with our American and British troops. Speak out against your government. Do not worry about politcial consequences as politicians normally do.
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Of course the MP told him she didn't agree.
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