It's a good day for the world in general

[fattymccraigs]

Good news my fellow Canadians -iennes, we will not be taking part in the BMD (Ballistic Missile Defense) plan originating from south of the border. Amazingly, the Federal Government has decided to stand up for the Canadian traditions of peace keeping and nuclear disarmament

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[fattymccraigs]

Agreed, since the Liberals and Conservatives are allied on the issue there isn't really that much for them to fear. However burning their bridges with the NDP and the Bloc on BMD could very easily come back to haunt them on other issues. If they were to push through BMD support, the next time they call upon the Bloc and the NDP to support them it probably wouldn't be there. A minority government that can't manage to get enough votes together to pass legislation isn't likely to get re-elected. That wouldn't be a concern with a majority government.

I also agree that going along silently with, or peripherally supporting, BMD is just as bad, if not worse, as officially supporting it. Unfortunately more people seem to think two guys kissing is way more destructive than missiles in space that "defend" us.

I am of the opinion, and have always been of the opinion since I was old enough to be interested in politics (last week), that BMD is a first strike weapon. I don't think it's actually intended to stop missiles already in the air, I think it's primary use will be to destroy a country's offensive and defensive capabilities prior to a US invasion.

Add to this the fact that the US Air Force has been actively pursuing the development of antimatter bombs for at least a decade (google 'antimatter weapons'). Weapons that have the equivalent destructive force of a 'Nukler' bomb but small enough to fit in your hand, or in the cargo section of a small satellite, and you don't have to be a political or military analyst to see the connections.

Officially saying no to the BMD plan is just the beginning, we have a lot of work still to do, but at least it is a beginning.