A "message" from Message - Toronto Mayor treads recklessly
Miller makes troop bumper sticker a political issue
Published: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
OTTAWA • As Toronto councillors discussed yesterday whether to overturn a decision to remove the Support Our Troops bumper stickers from city fire trucks and ambulances, 50 kilometres eastward along Highway 401 mourners prepared for the funeral of Trooper Darryl Caswell in Bowmanville today.
Perhaps Mayor David Miller should take time out to explain to the family of Trooper Caswell, who was killed in Afghanistan last week, why he supports not only the removal of the decals but the early withdrawal of Canadian Forces from Afghanistan.
On reflection, judging by the reaction of one soldier I spoke to yesterday, Mayor Miller would be well advised to steer clear of any military gatherings for some time to come. "We're simply appalled that the leadership of the city regards these things as political," said one soldier, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
For the complete story click on the following link: John Ivison, National Post
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=a31f0bcd-2286-4281-b71d-718eaa02edc9&k=98231
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