A serious matter, a laughable matter…

Canada, through the prime minister, has officially rejected the U.S. missile defence program. Most understandable, given the fact that the Liberal government is in a minority governing position. To come right out and say yes to the program would certainly mean that the government would be defeated in the house by some motion and then be faced with a new election; an election that could be lost. That is a serious matter!

But what makes this a laughable matter? No matter what Canada would ever decide, there can be no doubt the Americans would do whatever would be necessary to thwart any attack on their territory. Evidence to support this point of view is there, clearly to see

How much time did it take the Americans to unite their thoughts and actions after the 9/11 attacks? How much money has been spent on their homeland security efforts since then? When it was believed that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, did the Americans hold back on an invasion of that country? How many military personnel have been lost and how much has that war cost? The evidence is clear to see and easy to understand!

If there is any Canadian who believes that the Americans would seek Canadian approval to use its sovereign air space as missiles were targeted for and moving toward American cities? If there is one, that person is not aware of how Americans operate. For them, it is better to act now and to face the music and questions of the public later. It is easy to justify taking severe measures when lives are at stake. All lives are precious but let it be clear, to Americans; American lives are the most precious of all.

So, I laugh internally at the actions and reactions of our prime minister. It must be said that in this case, he did not dither too long. His political life was at stake; and among political lives, that of the Liberals are the most precious of all.