Thursday, February 24, 2005

Paul, It's Time to Go Home

U.S. Ambassador Paul Cellucci, today on news that Canada won't support ballistic missile defence.

“We simply cannot understand why Canada would in effect give up its sovereignty – its seat at the table – to decide what to do about a missile that might be coming towards Canada.”

Actually, Paul, what we're doing is asserting our sovereignty in not giving America control of what comes into our air space. It boggles my mind how you can twist that for your own selfish pruposes. Also, I defy you to point out any missiles that are pointed at Canadian cities. The fact of the matter is, we don't need your defence.

You also seem unaware of what your country is constructing. This type of missile defence has been described by Chinese and US analysts as a "sword," not a "shield." This will impel the Russians and Chinese into a renewed arms race, effectively wiping out the non-proliferation work of the last 30 years.

And if you could bring your self-righteousness under control for a minute, let's not forget the big picture. If anyone sends up a missile, it's GAME OVER for everyone, missile defence or no.

And so Paul, for continually butting into Canadian domestic policy several times during your stay here, it's time for you to go.

Let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

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