US deserters flee to Canada to avoid service in Iraq

By Charles Laurence in New York
(Filed: 09/01/2005)

American Army soldiers are deserting and fleeing to Canada rather than fight in Iraq, rekindling memories of the thousands of draft-dodgers who flooded north to avoid service in Vietnam.

An estimated 5,500 men and women have deserted since the invasion of Iraq, reflecting Washington's growing problems with troop morale.

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The Pentagon says that the level of desertion is no higher than usual and denies that it is having difficulty persuading troops to fight. The flight to Canada is, however, an embarrassment for the military, which is suffering from a recruiting shortfall for the National Guard and the Army Reserves.

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is that right. it sure doesnt seem like 5500 army personell would flee to canada in a normal two years. dam hypocrisy, thine name is government.

didn't smack of out right deceit? It gets so damn insulting!

Yeah right !

and apparently it will be true.

I'm sure the RW talking heads will finish the job for me. :eyes:

I hope so.

joining the %^&*#$%^!! illegal war.

Those are my words. Canada is the best. Humane, smart and Emotionally intelligent.

Not to join this Cluster Fuck in the First Place. Anyone who joins the military now is either crazy, or has a DEATH WISH like Pat Tilman

i'd say if you just HAVE to do some kind of military service, I'd opt for the Coast Guard or the Navy. Even then, with the leadeship we have I am not sure if even THAT would keep you out

There is NO WAY I'd even consider ground forces. It would be a good way to get greased or disabled for life.

indeed rich!

and before the Crusade. They never imagined what our country would become
in a few short years.

rants about these deserters - get them to sign up and go to Iraq to fight the war they support.

Refusing to be cannon fodder. In a war of aggression that goes totally against our constitution. Is a brave thing. And a good example for "We the people" That we should stand up against this war criminal Bu$h and his band of lunatics. It is our country to protect. Not his to destroy. And Bu$h is destroying our country. Mark my words.
Peace
Wildman
Al Gore is My President

BushCoInc: Canada has "tons" of WMD's - let the bombing begin!