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James Edie - NDPAndrew Chlobowski - Green PartyAfghanistan, combined with the lack of a bal-The calculated decision to hold the G20 Continued from page 10Continued from page 10anced stance on regional conflicts, has actu-summit in Toronto, the legislation based on used in offensive operations. I do not sup-against the Canadian population on Canadianally made us a target for extremism. The the war laws, and the display of outrageous port increasing our military budget for offen-territory.NDP will bring our troops home from police brutality raise suspicion that this was sive weapons, especially at the cost of socialIt might seem to be an implausible worryAfghanistan and replace the military mission done deliberately, to test how far Canadians can programs. that this would happen, but recent events sur-with an ongoing development program. be pushed with totalitarian measures. This It is also important to recognize the lim-rounding the G20 summit in Toronto bring toMilitary force is not the only means of pro-time it was police shooting rubber bullets at its to Canadas military power. The costs of my mind certain situations from Poland thetection against threats.the innocent civilians.our involvement in American-led wars, bothcountry in which I was born. Twice since theMaintaining the worlds respect as an I strongly hope that it will not be Canadas financially and in the lives of our youngSecond World War the Polish army was used tohonest broker and promoter of human rights military shooting live ammunition the next people, are simply too high. Nor are theseprevent unhappy citizens from expressing theiris a stronger and more cost-effective way of time around.wars making us safer. will for change. Several people died as a result.ensuring our security. On the contrary, our involvement inTerence Young - ConservativesMax Khan - LiberalsWhen tyrants make war on their own people Continued from page 10sion. We would do a full review of our require-in Libya today, Canadians are there with Continued from page 10year, has never been part of any abuse of pris-ments. We would immediately cancel theNATO or United Nations for freedom, democ-Canadas interests, values and capabilities. We oners. $30-billion sole-source deal for F-35 stealthracy, and human rights.believe the mission in Afghanistan was in our Our human rights record is impeccable. fighter jets; most other countries have alreadycountrys interests. Afghanistan must notscaled back their orders. We would demand arevert to being a safe haven for terrorists. transparent, competitive process to ensureWhen the combat role in Afghanistan ends value for money, jobs for Canadian workers,this year, Liberals support the 2011-2014 and a realistic budget.training and development mission.Finally, to attract the best soldiers andOur forces must be properly equipped to reward their sacrifice, Liberals would provideprotect Canadian sovereignty and security at a new Veterans Learning Benefit to pay for thehome, and engage in peace operations abroad. costs of their higher education after service.But the equipment must be right for the mis-HUGE PIANO SALE!Tax in! - April 14-18 on Regular Acoustic Pianos YahamaUsedSpeak up! You can comment on any story in KawaiPianos Suzukitoday's Oakville Beaver at oakvillebeaver.com Young Chang starting at Samick $995 & more!Large selection of quality pianosNew and Used grand & upright pianosAdagio and Kurzweil digital pianos Professional piano movingFREE Bench FREE Local DeliveryFREE First TuningWarranty5205 Harvester Rd., Unit 2, Burlington 1-888-PIANO-81 Thorough, consistent and Store Hours: Monday Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am- 5pmwww.pianos.ca reliable home cleaning 100% satisfaction guaranteed Regular and occasional service Spring Cleaning Gift Certifi catese-mail: anderson@mollymaid.cawww.mollymaid.caContact us today for a free, no-obligation, in-home estimate:TK1441(905) 681-748411 Thursday, April 14, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com