why yes, I am an idealist, thanks for asking.

[primroseburrows]

So. At 3 p.m. today (in about twenty minutes), Parliament will be voting on whether to allow U.S. war resisters stay in Canada. I remember reading last year that their petition had been denied. I hadn't realised that the case was still open.

The thing is, even if the vote DOES pass, it might not mean anything, since the resolution is non-binding and the Harper government can ignore it. Which? They probably will.

My opinion doesn't matter a bit, but I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed for these guys.


If you're interested in watching the vote live (or if you just like to watch politicians yelling at each other in two languages), go here at 3 PM EST (anytime after that you'll still get stuff, but it'll be other stuff). Don't everyone all rush at once. ;)

N.B.: I wholeheartedly support the troops in Iraq (and hope they come home ASAP), but I equally support those who make a conscientious choice not to fight in an illegal war.


ETA: Well, the vote passed, so now it's up to the government. *sigh*

Comments

Re: Also...

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

I really do see your point, but I also understand that when the government has lied to you once, it must be hard to put your fate in its hands.

Re: Also...

[peacey.livejournal.com]

Q: How can you tell when a government is lying?

A: When it exists.

*hugs*

Re: Also...

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Then there's the whole thing about how progress is the opposite of Congress. ;)

Am at work. Still don't want to be here.