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Attached photo caption: A "Support Our Troops" card placed in the lobby of the House of Commons is shown. Calgary West MP Rob Anders signed the card, "If in doubt, pull the trigger. Rob Anders, Calgary West. Photo Credit: Canwest News Service, Handout
Controversial Calgary West member of Parliament Rob Anders is coming under fire for a well-wishing note he left for Canadian troops that says: "When in doubt, pull the trigger."
A Christian group, El Shafie Ministries, asked if a large "Support Our Troops" card could be placed in the House of Commons lobbies for MPs to sign in Ottawa — a request agreed to by the Conservatives and opposition parties.
Many MPs from all parties have signed the card over the last couple of days, including Anders, the representative for Calgary West since 1997.
Anders signed it: "When in doubt, pull the trigger. Rob Anders, Calgary West."
The Tory MP has long been an advocate for veterans issues, but also for human rights. He has protested the Chinese government's activities in Tibet and treatment of Falun Gong practitioners in China and other parts of Asia.
In an interview, Anders conceded he left the message on the card, arguing "it's a common military expression" that isn't meant to alarm anyone.
"It's just another way of saying keep safe and defend yourself," he told the Calgary Herald, believing the issue is being overblown ....
Attached photo caption: A "Support Our Troops" card placed in the lobby of the House of Commons is shown. Calgary West MP Rob Anders signed the card, "If in doubt, pull the trigger. Rob Anders, Calgary West. Photo Credit: Canwest News Service, Handout