quote: Long, who enlisted in 2003, left his tank unit in April 2005 after learning that it was bound for Iraq. He fled to Nelson, British Columbia, a town that has become a haven of sorts for U.S. soldiers who have deserted because of opposition to the war.
Long was deported by the Canadian authorities in July after his application for refugee status was denied. He is believed to be the first U.S. serviceman seeking haven to be returned to the United States by Canada since the Vietnam War.
Once again, the Harper government makes me ashamed of my country. May Stephen Harper spend 15 months in jail for his support of the war criminals in the Bush administration.
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posted 24 August 2008 09:55 AM
