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I pretty much think of the troops overseas and especially in A-Stan everyday especially all the casualties, wounded and deceased. I wish all the wounded a fast and successful recovery so that they can fully return to duty and/or to doing whatever they want to do afterwards without any problems while fully enjoying and fulfilling their lives. My thoughts are with the deceased and their families as well and I hope that they may all find peace and be able to move on. From what I've been reading in the news about that poll and how the majority of Canadians ain't really supportive of the troops overseas and how a lot of people think we should pull out - it just friggin' irritates the you know what outta me you know. Do these people have any idea the sacrifices that are made just so they can enjoy the way they live - just so that they can continue to complain, in relative safety and comfort, about how we shouldn't be in places they don't like and are dangerous and risky? I came across this somewhere and basically it says generally speaking Canadians are all for bringing peace and stability overseas, but when it comes to getting a bit hairy they would just prefer to walk away with their tails between their legs and then somehow associate this to our involvement being only so that we can suck up to the US - I hate this! It's a load of crap. It's bloody hypocritical, selfish, cowardly, and in my opinion absolutely un-Canadian! I think the current generations are like this because they've been brought up in comfort where they've been given everything without ever having to struggle/fight or even work hard for it, or without every having to deal with a major international problem/war/crisis. They've either forgotten what they've been taught in high school social studies, don't care anymore, didn't ever care, or just never realized the importance of it all. We can't forget - ever. I just hope, unlike what that poll and the news seem to suggest and unlike what I've been mostly hearing lately, that Canadians will think of and support our troops overseas. Regardless of whatever people's opinions are, whatever they may think of with regards to the politics and our involvement, and whatever their reasons are that they think we are over there for, forget all that because it's about supporting your fellow countrymen - your fellow Canadians - and that's it. Simple as that. We owe them our support. The Canadian Forces have always been there for us; steadfast, unflinching, and without complaining. We as Canadians should not be complaining and whining about the CF and them being deployed to do their duty - we don't have any right to. Unwaveringly our Armed Forces have always supported Canadians and answered the call no questions asked. Now it's about time Canadians support their Armed Forces when they need it - especially overseas. That's it. I'm not sure what else more there is to say other than that I hope the troops have a successful mission and all return home safely having accomplished what they set out to do. The only thing I'm sure of with regards to this whole matter is that they have my support 1000%.