U.S. Deserters Not Safe in Canada

American Voices • World • war • military • ISSUE 44•30 • Jul 24, 2008

Canada, long considered a safe haven for deserters from the United States armed forces, have been toughening their stance against Americans seeking not to serve. What do you think?

“I don't understand what the problem is for Canada. American deserters are the best in the world.”
Scott Diego –
Fireman
“Oh, come on. At least let them stay for rest of the Toronto Jazz Festival.”
Alex Nathan –
Meteorologist
“What? I thought we had a deal: Canada accepts our military deserters and we make a celebrity out of Alan Thicke.”
Heather Kwilos –
Phone Saleswoman

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