No question there have been necessary changes in recent years as the threat of terrorism has become  a reality we now must all face. In no small measure much of the danger has been heightened by  the decisions made by the leaders of other countries which chose to retaliate and seek revenge rather than  to unite all nations as one against this deadly enemy. To those leaders diplomacy and friendly relations appears to be an archaic custom they don't embrace. We wept with our friends when attacked, we begged them to not react hastily but to exercise prudent judgment in addressing this deadly foe. They listened to no one. Their leadership wanted and got a war where the toll of young men and women's lives is still climbing .. and with no end in sight. Yes, they gave lip service to  seeking out the perpetrators of the deadly assault of 9/11 and the nations of the world united in supporting this effort but their determination to hunt down the guilty only lasted until they had everything in place for the war they sought.

They left the front line of the battle with the real enemy  to others as they invaded a country which represented no imminent threat to any of us and where the military and civilian death toll is staggering and where there is no end in sight other than catastrophe. And against the counsel and support of most other nations on this planet. And now we see Canadians dying for the lack of foresight by those leaders who began this carnage with lies and deliberate subterfuge, thanks to a Prime Minister who seeks to be a clone of the leader whose judgment and integrity is now so much in question not only around the world but among his own people.

 That leader will answer to his people in time, if not now. He and his kind are not indicative of the historic values and principles of their people.  But will our Prime Minister ? He seeks to build an image as a world leader but he is doing so on the backs of our young men and women he sends to die. His ego may be astronomical in size but his stature is shrinking by the day with any who believe Canada's role in the world  should not be that of a war - like nation but a much more worthy one .. a humanitarian nation which cares for the needy and welcomes the peoples of all nations, all races and creeds, to our shores. 

Our Prime Minister has chosen his course. Have we ? Have we so lost sight of our values and standards that we now choose  to take lives rather than save them ? It isn't  just enemies who die in warfare. It is also innocent women and children and the elderly. Written off as collateral damage. The youth of a nation are sacrificed as they fight the battles  for those sitting in their comfy chairs in their plush offices, far removed from any possible danger to themselves, who have chosen to send them to die. How can we possibly accept this and still believe Canada is a humane and caring country ? How can we possibly aid and support Stephen Harper in his campaign to become an accomplice in George Bush's criminal folly ?

 Even Bush's people now see how wrong his policies have been and how much harm he has done to their country  and to the entire world during his tenure in office. The numbers who now represent our enemies have multiplied beyond comprehension as a direct result of his errors of judgment. We now are truly despised by millions, if not billions around the world. I find it utterly impossible to believe that Canadians .. who have seen Bush for what he is all these years ... now would choose to support his eager sycophant because of a few tax breaks or  transitory political promises and discard everything for which our country has stood all these years. Surely we are better than that !  I know our country deserves better. And so do our military personnel. Their bravery is unquestioned. They have done as they were asked. But .. is Stephen Harper's ego satisfaction worth the price we are now paying and which we shall pay in the future?

 No longer are we considered a peaceful nation. We are now seen as nothing more than an appendage of the war mongering leader we have questioned and castigated for what he was doing to his country and the world. We have become his henchmen in the eyes of much of the world. And our Prime Minister preens on the world stage .. proud of this perception.

 Harper wears the mantle of Leader of the Conservative Party. He is truly a wolf in sheep's clothing. He is no Conservative as we know them to be... he and his close advisors are neo con to the core. What is next ? Turning us against one another as his mentor has done to his people ? Dividing our nation irreparably  for his personal political gain ? Encouraging hate and division in a country which has always prided itself on its equality for every citizen of this wondrous vast land we call home ? Surely we as Canadians will not allow this to continue until it is too late. The neo con mentality may have crossed the border but surely it has not yet invaded the minds of the majority of Canadians.  It is insidious. It didn't take hold in our neighbour's land overnight. It was a long, well planned, and orchestrated campaign which took time to come to fruition. We have witnessed the results of the success of that campaign. Are we so blind that we will allow it to take hold here as well until it reaches the plateau it reached with our neighbours ? I pray that God grants the wisdom to Canadians so they will assure this is not so. Regardless of political bent we are first and foremost ... Canadians. Never has it been so imperative that we recognize this fact.

I expect my words will offend many readers. I assure you that is not my intent. However,I love our country  and what it has stood for throughout my lifetime, far too much to remain silent or worry about political sensibilities. We are in danger of changing forever the character of our nation. This goes way beyond any political affiliation or dogma. Unless we are willing to listen to one another and respectfully consider the opinions of others we have indeed been defeated and Canada and Canadians are no better than Harper and Bush would have us be.

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