Tanks for the memories
Good to see that Cretien is listening to the US ambassador...you know that part where he said that the US would come to our aid during a threat whether real or precieved, no debate needed? So having that reassurance Cretien can get rid of the last of those nasty metal boxes.
Does anyone remember Martin's statement to the media last year to the effect that he doesn't even know why we need tanks anymore? He certainly isn't going to be any more generous to them once he is elected...
Again , my thoughts are Canada should established a fully intregrated unit with a mix of heavy and light armour and infantry and artillery with some Apaches and ground strike aircraft, A-10's are outstanding value for their punch. Now we don't have to have 1 million men in uniform but at least , should the need arise we could be effective in the field as a fully independant Brigade ( or whatever size). NO we can come but we need this this and this. If its a small commitment so be it, but it would be a damned effective one given Canadians soldiers skill at war fighting....if you want peace keeping send a cop.
Sean
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