Canada lacks the sometimes arrogance and hypocritical stance of the US when it comes to foreign affairs, so, being the very reasonable and courteous folks that they are, I'm sure they will reach an accomodation with the Russians. Furthermore, history shows that Canadians can put up a pretty good scrap when push-comes-to-shove on the battlefield. They have been a very loyal ally of the US since at least the beginning of the 20th century.

I can certainly understand the relunctance for Canadians military dying in Iraq, as that is America's war. We started it and therefore we should fight it and pay for it.

Afganistan falls under the NATO treaty, so some help from America's NATO buddies is justified, in my opinion. However, again, America should carry most of the combat burden. The Brits have been great, as they always prove to be, and the Canadian forces have done excellent and brave work also. Sadly, other allies have shunned the combat role, and their military forces are acting more like police that soldiers, although they have had some casualities also.

All this makes me think...."Where have all the flowers gone..."

Fire, the wheel, and the I IV V -- foundations of civilization.