TORONTO - Hundreds of letters have been sent to CBC
News Online on Canada's stance on the war in Iraq, most triggered by
U.S. ambassador Paul Cellucci's remark that he is "disappointed"
with Canada's position.
| 'I am so
disappointed in our PM that I could just scream,' Saskatchewan
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"Paul Cellucci should respect
the Canadian position which includes support for the U.S. but not
for an unsanctioned war," wrote Ron Mohammed of Calgary.
"Canadian politicians have said that Canada will provide support
in the aftermath of the war," Mohammed continued. "Cellucci also
said that the U.S. would come to Canada's aid if it were threatened.
I say that Canada would do the same for the U.S. if it was actually
being threatened."
Don Armstrong of Burlington, Ontario, said Canadians should thank
Cellucci for speaking his mind on the issue.
"I firmly believe that those members of the Canadian public who
are versed in the history of this issue are petrified by the
ramifications of doing nothing, and are in firm agreement with the
U.S. policy towards Iraq," Armstrong said. "How different things
would be had anthrax shown up in Ottawa."
Odette Myers of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan: "I am so
disappointed in our PM that I could just scream. The Canadian people
are not ready to stand behind the states huh? Well I have never been
asked and neither has anyone else I know.
Nick Sully of Vancouver: "Mr. Klein, Mr. Cellucci, you
don't speak for the majority of Canadians. Had the United States
respected that the world community, not just the United States, had
a vested interest in a stable Middle East before charging headlong
into battle perhaps more countries would have come around to
supporting action in Iraq....
"It is my sincere hope that as this tragic event unfolds
Canadians continue to be proud for standing up for the mandate of
the United Nations."
Bill Morgan of Olympia,Washington: "As an American, I
would like to apologize to all Canadians for the ambassador's unkind
and foolish remarks. Like the rest of the administration that he
represents, he is out of touch with the rest of the entire planet.
"The United States can get itself in as foolish and unpopular a
war as it desires. Canada is not obligated to be equally foolish.
Indeed, it is government's role not to behave in a cavalier manner
with its sons lives and its countries treasury."
Jackie Parkinson of Ottawa: "As Paul Cellucci criticizes
Canada for responding to its electorate, he should be mindful that
as a free, democratic country we are entitled (to) opinions from our
neighbours and allies.
"In fact, the Government of Canada is acting as America's true
friend. Real friends tell each other when they are going down the
wrong path."
Written by CBC News Online staff
