Flags for our federal leaders should be lowered to half-mast.
What kind of government is ruling our country if soldiers who have selflessly dedicated their lives to protecting us are not allowed one last show of respect?
The flags at Parliament Hill should be at half-mast for the Canadian soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan, and also for governments that are unwilling to respect the sacrifice they have made so the rest of us can live freely.
The Canadian government lowers the Parliament Hill flags for unelected senators who have passed away, but not for the men and women serving overseas for our safety and liberty?
Families of the fallen soldiers have voiced their outrage and no official response has been made.
Why?
Because our government is too ashamed that the death toll in Afghanistan for 2006 alone has already matched the death toll for all of 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005?
I am ashamed of the actions of our government and demand that changes be made to honour those who have fallen, so the rest of us can stand united.
Later,
Kenaz
