This is just one reason I have no respect for FOX News.
YouTube - Unspeakably Stupid and Annoying Buffoons on Faux News Disrespect Canada, Soldiers.
Firstly, a "news organization" should really spend it's time reporting news, not making it. Let me tell you this segment got plenty of coverage by Canadian news agencies.
Secondly, as a citizen of this "ridiculous country" I am insulted by this "news agency."
Thirdly, as someone who has friends, peers, and colleagues serving in various Canadian police departments, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as well as the Canadian military, and a very good college friend currently putting his life on the line in Afghanistan, I am insulted.
Lastly, I am insulted because Canadian forces have been in Afghanistan for more than 7 years, following the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. To put it plainly, when our neighbour and ally was attacked, Canada sent its military, small as it may be, to fight with you. In that time we have lost
121 soldiers. Don't forget, because of our involvement, Canada has also been designated as a terrorist target by Al Qaeda. Furthermore, let's not overlook the fact that the RCMP is a fairly major force, which is working with American intelligence to root out terrorist activity trying to make their way into the USA via Canada. Nevermind the financial toll this takes on my country, to defend our "ally."
My response to the ignorant, insensitive, and ungrateful attitude of FOX News, it's commentators, and millions of American viewers who will defend this "news agency," I will say this. I have defended the decision to keep soldiers (including my friend) in Afghanistan for 7 years, and even defended the decision to send over additional troops to free up American forces to serve in Iraq. Considering the respect that our "allies" have for our sacrifices, maybe its time we started bringing some of our troops home permanently. You "didn't know [we] were in the war"? No problem then, you won't miss us. I wanted to say something else, but the profanity filters won't allow it, but Duck DOX News, and any viewer who will enjoys such underhanded, and ignorant reporting.