Who Benefits?

All evidence suggests Canada is wasting lives and money but achieving nothing for the people of Afghanistan, by having our troops in their country. Our Conservative government's Department of National Defence is about to spend $9-16 billion on 65 "modern" aircraft - like the ones used by the Americans, who also build them!

May we hope that these planes will be more accurate in their aim, so that fewer Afghan civilians will be killed or injured?

Transparent: Easily Seen Through!

Speaker Milliken is to be applauded for taking the high road in the Afghan torture affair. Alas, his follow-up comment that he hopes a compromise can be found, weakens his resolve and his position as Speaker. If Parliament is supreme, why do we need compromise? The relevant documents must be brought forth, intact and uncensored - and without further delay.
Prime Minister Harper flaunted the word transparent when mesmerizing Canadians during his first election campaign. Ever since, he has been decidedly more opaque (impenetrable to sight). The only thing transparent to Canadian citizens is the fact that Mr. Harper and his government are involved in a cover-up. There is an abundance of evidence that crimes have been committed in Afghanistan which deserve scrutiny. Responsible government is a cornerstone of Canada's independence as a nation.