Thanks to ALPF, I have learned that another American war resister is seeking asylum in Canada. I am so out of the loop, lost as I am in the ancient world . Good thing you guys keep me informed. US Army Pvt. Brandon Hughey, 20, told the [Canadian] Immigration and Refugee Board that he refused "to kill people or lose my life under false pretenses." Hughey said he believed the war in Iraq was illegal and his conscience obliged him to desert his Ft. Hood, Texas army base last year. He said when he joined the military at 17 he was looking for a way to put himself through college and respected the military. "I believe some things are worth fighting for, like defending my home and my family," Hughey told the board. "I had no moral objection to fighting back then. In some circumstances, war can be justified." He believed US President George W. Bush had proof that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, so he initially supported the war. But he later deter...
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ReplyDeleteI'm here!! I have been crazy busy lately and haven't gotten around to registering.
So sorry to hear about B.
I just brought my old gal to vet yesterday and they tell me she is starting to go blind and now has arthritis in her front leg. It seems like yesterday I picked her out of the litter... their time with us is just way too short.
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Hey ALPF!! I'm really glad you're still here. I'd hate to lose such a prominent member of the wmtc community. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your condolences. I'm sorry to hear your pup is having some troubles. I know just what you mean, it goes so fast.
Thanks for checking in. :)