> Marc Bissonnette wrote:
>> I will definitely agree with you that not *all* are there for reasons
>> of altruism. However, seeing so many coffins with Canadian flags
>> draped over them, I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt
>> until proven otherwise.

> You probably understand this already but I'll say it anyway -- I didn't
> mean to ignore or diminish the contributions and the sacrifices made by
> Canadians and others who are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. There is
> nothing special about Americans in this regard. They all deserve our
> gratitude and respect.