Comments on: On Remembrance Day…

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:53:30 +0000

Kootcoot, it’s truely a blessing to have my son return to Canada unscathed. Since his return, he has joined the Navy and is one short course away from being posted on a ship. While I am extremely proud of his commitment to serve, I feel very strongly that there has never been a more dangerous time to be a military member. I remain committed to working to ensure that the CAF is governed by an accountable government. As soon as possible.

Kootcoot has his own blog at House of Infamy, I try never to miss his writings. To my readers, please follow his link and enjoy the wit and commentary that ensues!

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:41:23 +0000

Owen, I certainly hope so. We need Canadians to man up now and demand the socially democratic society that has always been our national identity.

By the way, Owen writes Northern Reflections, a blog I enjoy daily. Thanks for that Owen.

By: Owen Gray

Owen Gray — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:03:27 +0000

Believe me, Kim, there are thousands — hopefully millions — who feel exactly as you do.

By: kootcoot

kootcoot — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:06:21 +0000

I was referring to the US system, the civil service as it used to be at least, not up to date on how vets are treated there these days, though it does seem like too many are homeless and/or jobless and dealing with untreated mental/medical problems without proper assistance.

By: kootcoot

kootcoot — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:01:46 +0000

I’m pretty certain that one of your favorite memories on every Remembrance Day, will be of your son returning intact from a tour in Afghanistan. You must feel fortunate to have such a happy memory – unlike those who remember someone they’ll never be with again.

Harper’s exploitation and neglect of veterans is despicable. For today I will try to think of those who sacrificed for our country, not those like the P.M. who are willing to sacrifice our country in the interests of special interests – business interests, offshore business interest quite often.

At one time veterans were treated like gold, deservedly so, and could pursue an education, buy a house and start a family, and I know at one time (and maybe still) military service was worth points earned through civil service exams. So back when the Post Office was a government agency, of two equally qualified applicants (by the civil service exam results)if only one was a vet, he would get first refusal to being offered the position.