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The yellow ribbons are appearing on cars and businesses around Fredericton, N.B. Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside speaks with CTV Atlantic. Tracy Glynn from the Fredericton Peace Coalition speaks with CTV Atlantic. Cathy Delong, who is mostly responsible for the ribbons around Fredericton, speaks with CTV Atlantic.

N.B. group behind anti-yellow ribbon campaign

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Date: Fri. Sep. 28 2007 3:00 PM ET

Fredericton's mayor is calling a peace coalition misguided as the group pressures local businesses to stop displaying yellow decals calling for support of Canadian troops in Afghanistan.

Mayor Brad Woodside says the group is focusing its criticism on local proprietors when it should be lobbying the government.

"When you ask people to take down the yellow ribbon that says support our troops, I think we're really going after the wrong people," Woodside told CTV Atlantic.

"If you have a problem with what the military is doing, then go after the politicians."

Tracey Glynn is a member of the Fredericton Peace Coalition and says that wearing a "Support Our Troops" yellow ribbon trumpets positive support for the war.

"I think by putting the yellow ribbon on or wearing the red shirt, you're being a cheerleader for the war," Glynn said.

Glynn says members of the coalition have threatened to withdraw support of local businesses if they continue to display the decals. The group's intention is to reignite the debate over the war in Afghanistan.

"We'll be launching a take down your ribbon campaign in October, just before the sixth anniversary of the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan," Glynn told CTV Atlantic.

Cathy Delong is responsible for the visible sea of yellow around Fredericton. After being inspired by the support of another New Brunswick town, Delong went door to door asking residents and business owners to display their support for Canadian troops.

"If (the coalition) doesn't want to support the troops and their families, leave the people alone who want to do it," Delong said.

The decision to show support for the Canadian Armed Forces with the decals has not been without controversy in other parts of the country.

In August, Ottawa police began displaying the yellow ribbons on their cruisers causing some civic politicians to vocally oppose the plan.

While in Vancouver, police allow the decals on their patrol cars, Calgary police have been prohibited from displaying the decals by the city.

In June, a similar backlash to the yellow ribbons occurred in Toronto when emergency personnel were ordered to take down decals on city-owned EMS, ambulance or fire vehicles.

City council voted unanimously on a motion to indefinitely extend the use of decals after concerned veterans voiced their complaints to city hall.

Canadian troops are in Afghanistan as part of NATO's International Security Assistance Force. Seventy-one Canadian soldiers and one diplomat have died since the combat mission began in 2002.

With a report from CTV Atlantic's Erin O'Halloran

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John
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Hats off to city council on this one. Having had a son serve in the Kosovo and Afghanistan missions, the yellow ribbon on vehicles, fences and trees means alot of hope, support and a safe retun for our military personnel. When you are getting ready to sleep safely in your beds at night remember our military in your prayers.


Graham
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Support our troops, period. Whether you agree with the reasons behind deployment or not, you must support those who enlist. They have no choice whether or not to go to war. If anything, these "peace activists" should be putting up their own ribbons that say, "We support our troops, but we don't support our government's decision regarding deployment."

Maybe the rest of us should create ribbons that say, "We don't support peace activist who don't really know what they're doing, but decide to act on a whim."


Louise
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The yellow ribbons are to support the troops no matter where they are and to show the troops' families that we care. I was recently on tour in Afghanistan and I can assure you that the troops appreciate the support shown to them at home. In fact, some of the other nations there said they wish they had that kind of support.


Dan
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Does this Tracey Glynn have the right to voice her opinion? Absolutely! It is a part of the Charter of rights and freedoms that oddly enough all the members of our military fight to protect. Right now they are in Afghanistan doing just that. Whether you believe in this war or not (I personally do not) you have to support them and their coming home safe.

I also have a right under the same act to express my feelings. I will support all of the troops no matter how long they are over there. I will continue to proudly fly my support the troops yellow ribbon flag directly below my Canadian flag in my yard. I will continue to wear yellow or red on every Friday to show my fellow co-workers that I am a proud Canadian that hopes all the men and woman be they Canadian, Danish, German or American come home to see their own families again.

Glenda Hickey
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The yellow ribbons are not in support of the war, they are there as a symbol to show support to our troops and their families, the families here need some sign that show them that we as a nation support their loved ones over in that awful war. When I see a yellow ribbon on all the cars, trucks,etc, it lets me know that we stand together as one, and when our troops come home to stay, they will know that ever day that we see a ribbon, we have thought of them, and a little prayer goes out, so keep the yellow ribbons, put more than one on your vehicles, homes,etc. It is a positive symbol, something that joins us together, not pull us apart.

Martin
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It amazes me that the Tracy Glynns of the world forget so quickly how oppressive the Taliban were. If not for our soldiers, and those of other countries, women in Afghanistan would not be able to stage such a protest...and live to tell about it.
I would think that every woman alive would support our troops.

Geoff from Fredericton
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I would suggest Ms. Glynn take of my mother's advice: "Pick your battles and choose wisely."

I live in Fredericton and I must say, if I were serving overseas and saw the sea of yellow, it would be a comfort to know that though they may be out of sight, they are not out of our thoughts.


Jeff Langille
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I have no problem with people displaying their support for our troops. These young men and women were sent to Afghanistan by our elected politicans. They are doing the best job possible in a very bad situation. You do not have to support the governments mission in Afghanistan to support the troops.

I am from Fredericton, and CFB Gagetown is only about 20 minutes away. For the peace coalition to attack a yellow ribbon campaign is a quite hard slap in the face to the friends and families of these soldiers.

The leaders of the peace coalition should confront elected officials if they are displeased with Canada going to war. The yellow ribbon campaign is a symbol of respect for those who are putting their lives on the line. For me it is not a symbol in support of war.


Phil
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While I don't support the idiots who are running the show, I wholeheartedly support our troops.

The only problem with the ribbons is that they are quintessentially American. Couldn't we have come up with a made-at-home way of supporting our troops?


Kaytlyn R
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My logic is this: support the troops, not the mission.


Clayton
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I have a ribbon on my vehicle AND wear red on Fridays in support of our troops... Tracy Glynns has a right to her opinion but she dosn't have the right to force that opinion on other people. This woman is an example of what our troops are over there fighting against.

Navy Lieutenant
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WHAT? The Fredericton Peace Coalition --- who???

There are many people and groups in Canada that oppose our armed forces being involved in anything more than being an aide to civil power. Really, most Canadians who have a modicum of historical awareness don't give them the time of day.

Kris
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You'd think that someone who lives in the Fredericton area would know full well the sacrifices our Canadian soldiers have made in Afghanistan and in other places. I think the act of joining the forces is one of the least selfish things a Canadian can do and most of us wouldn't have the courage to do so. Then to go to a place like Afghanistan, where you're targeted and your life is constantly on the line....
I believe the funds collected from the sale of yellow ribbons, red shirts, etc go to help support the families of our Canadian soldiers. Perhaps you should walk a mile in their shoes before criticizing attempts to show support.


Hope
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To Tracy Glynn and the Frederiction Peace Coalition -------------

If you don't like the war, that is your business -- but you could at least have the decency to support our troops who are putting their lives on the line to hopefully improve conditions in Afghanisan!!!!!!

You also seem to have forgotten that our troops were sent to Afghanistan AT THE REQUEST of the United Nations.

Also, you should know (but apparently do not) that when you join the military you agree to go wherever your government sends you and to put you life on the line for your country!!

You have the right to voice your opinion, BUT you do not have the right to DICTATE to me as to where I shop, etc. or the right to tell me what decals that I put on my vehicle, etc.


Michael (CF member)
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As a serving CF member, I am shocked that anyone would start an anti-support the troops campaign. Whether you agree or not with our current mission, our troops are there and we should support them. When NATO invoked article 5 after 9/11, Canada was obliged to assist the NATO organization to eliminate the terrorst infrastructure of Afghanistan. If you ask people who have served in Afghanistan, the majority of them will tell you it is a worthwhile and noble mission. Those against it have a right to their opinion. If you don't like the mission, take it out on the government, not the men and women who provide your blanket of freedom!!!!!!


Rick
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Wake up people. Lets just pull out right now and let the terrorists move back in and cause another 9/11. Mabe next time they will strike Canada. Canadians have very short memories. Canada should stay until the job is done -Period.


Jay
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For those of you too ignorant to educate yourself before posting your support for this radical group, I have included a quote from the Wikipedia;

"A yellow ribbon is a symbol with various meanings, mostly associated with those waiting for the return of a loved one or of military troops who are temporarily unable to come home"

No where in this quote does it mention supporting a war mission or its use as gov propaganda. I suggest this group get its facts straight before they cause further humilation to themselves. I am sure this group represents a small percentage of the population and the majority of Canadians support our brave men and women in uniform.


Cen
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I do not Support Our Troops in anyway. Troops are what fuels war. Without war can not happen, therefore Supporting the Troops, is Supporting the War. I SUPPORT PEACE. There are many solutions to conflicts other then sending in troops. I am a resident of Fredericton and reading this on this website is the first that I've heard of this coalition, but I am happy to hear this! I hate those yellow ribbons.


Stephanie
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The point of the yellow ribbons is to say you support the troups, not necessarily the war. They are not the same. The fact that this group does not understand this is disturbing. They should be ashamed. The troups do not have a choice if they go to Afgh or not. They should have 100% support and if you don't like it, lobby the government.


Jake
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It's only when a military action becomes unpopular that "Support Our Troops" becomes the marketing message. Where were the yellow ribbons when our troops were in Kosovo or Cyprus? All Canadians support our troops. No group has ever come forward to state otherwise. This ribbon campaign is about deflecting criticism of an unwinnable war that is slaughtering our troops for no good purpose.


Ed Montgomery
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For those puppets who like to echo "if you don't stand behind our troops, stand in front". I offered to accompany Mr. Harper to Afghanistan to do some foot patrol. Funny, no answer. Seems our 'leader' is too good to show some leadership. I applaud those who protest our troops being in Afghanistan and to bring them home. (or at least change the mission to aid/reconstruction, rather than combat).


Ken
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I think a hell of an idea would be to protest Ms. Glynn total inability to understand the rights given to all Canadians of freedom of expression. If she does not wish to support the troops, No one is asking her too, but why should she attempt to harass other Canadians who are expressing their support for THE TROOPS NOT THE MISSION. Ms.Glynn, I strongly suggest that you rethink your objective before some far right group starts demanding business stop supporting Climate Changes initiatives and begin boycotting stores that do.

Carrol
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The yellow ribbon demonstrates support to our troops and their families - it is not representative of supporting the combat mission in Afghanistan. I say to Tracy Glynn and the Peace Coalition this:If you choose not to stand behind the troops, I challenge you to stand in front of them.


Cyndi
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Makes me proud to be Canadian to see the outpouring of comments against this movement of removing the yellow ribbons! Clearly most Canadians understand that supporting the troops and posting a yellow ribbon is our way of saying "THANK YOU" to our troops and also showing the families of the troops that we appreciate their sacrifice as well. I think just to show my support further, I'm going to put up a yellow ribbon in my town too!!


Dwayne Moholitny - Edmonton
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I think it's amusing to see a camouflage or yellow coloured ribbon on the back of an SUV pulling into Tim Hortons; some soldier is risking their life half way around the world so you can sit in your gas guzzler enjoying a double double with muffin & feel you're contributing to the war effort; talk about surrealism!


Ray - London
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Where on the ribbons does it say: Support the War? It says: Support Our Troops. The Tony Orlando song that inspired the Ribbon phenomenon talked about showing support for a person returning home.

I have 2 vehicles and I keep proudly replacing the yellow ribbons after each repeatedly disappears. I will not stop showing my support for our heroic soldiers and their families. I refuse to submit to people whose rhetoric is woefully misinformed.


ance
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I frankly don't understand why some people have such a hard time separating support for the troops from support for the war.

I hear it from both sides and I just don't get it.

I feel no ambiguity or confusion in either area. I find it easy to separate the two realities.

I support the troops 100% because they are are putting themselves in harms way and their intent is to help others and serve the people.

I support the war 0% because I feel it is a USA driven sham whose mask of helping is thinly drawn over some sinister political machinations in an inherently unstable area.

its a no brainer... support for troops vs support for war...they are two different things.


SBuck
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Misguided indeed. Why does wearing red or displaying a ribbon mean you support (the) war. It doesn't - it's a sign of supporting the troops who are putting their lives on the line, whether or not you agree with the actual mission.
Who are these people to TRY and get businesses and others not to express their support?


AJ
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What people, like Tracy Glynns, don't seem to understand, or even attempt to comprehend, is that displaying a yellow ribbon means that you suppourt OUR troops, and not the war! They are two seperate issues. You can support those who fight and not support what the government has them fighting for - something the soldiers seem to understand, so why can't they!


Peter Bannister
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As a CF member who has recently returned from Afghanistan the first thing I would like to say is thank you to all Canadians who have stood behind OUR TROOPS in good times and bad.And secondly I would like to thank Tracy Glynns that all the deaths in Afganastan have not been in vain as the basic right of freedom of expression is still alive in this great country even if misguided and its those basic rights the the brave Men and Woman of the Canadian Armed Forces will countinue to fight for to keep for Canadians any where in the world.


michael mccormick
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The yellow ribbon is not just about Afghanistan but for all our men & women in uniform in dozens of other roles around the world. Anyone who would risk life & limb, leave their families and go half way around the world to help others deserves our respect.


Ed D.
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Tracy Glynn has the right to voice her opposition to whatever she wants to. What she, and many others forget, is that our troops won her and us that right over many wars defending our democracy.


Phil
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In addition to the great support that businesses and local governments express for our troops with the yellow ribbon campaign, I think an even stronger and more tangible show of support would be to make a nominal contribution to the Force's rehabilitation fund to ensure that returning members and their families get the best treatment available.


Jason
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Speaking as a soldier who has done two tours in Afghanistan, I think this Tracy Glynn needs to ... take a look at what the ribbon says. "Support Our Troops", not support our gov't, not support the war. Those ribbons were designed as a way for the everyday civilian to acknowledge the job that we as the troops believe in. You don't have to support our gov't who sent us there, you don't have to support their reasoning for sending us there, just support the troops who are there. Get a grip Tracy.


Stephen
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When Defence Minister Peter MacKay spoke at a 'Red Rally' in August of this year, he made it very clear that 'Support for the Troops' equalled 'Support for the Mission/War.'

I don't agree with criticizing individuals who choose to display the ribbon, but the federal government itself bears a good deal of responsibility for conflating support for the troops with support for Canada's policy in Afghanistan.


rouquinne
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To KP -

"Why is it (...)any group that thinks it has some sort of moral justification for telling people what they can and cant do and what they should and shouldn't do are tolerated?"

It's called "freedom of expression" and it's enshrined in our Charter of Rights.

Opinions like those of this "peace" group that confuse support for the military with support for war are tolerated because that's what we do in a democratic society. And, fortunately, those who disagree are allowed to freely offer their opinions too.


Steve
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Having served in Afghanistan in 2003 and again in 2005, I have but two words for Ms Glynn and her group... you're welcome.


CM
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This is ridiculous!! And how misguided can some people be (Glynn). Freedom of speech, freedom to choose. The yellow ribbons are for our troops who have no choice than to go to war. Don't like the war, then go to Ottawa and protest. Leave the people alone with their yellow ribbons. If I were in Fredericton right now I would blanket the place with yellow ribbons. It is not support for the war, it is a symbol of hope for our troops to return home safely. Since when can we not express ourselves. There are so many more important things to get upset about than a yellow ribbon. What a waste of resources. Go ahead and boycott businesses, whatever you feel you need to do Ms. Glynn, you have your choice. Just so you know, give your head a shake and loosen up the mentality. Gimme a break!


Pauline
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Why does every always assume that when they see a Support Our Troops Ribbon that it always points to the Afghanistan mission???Please remember we have Canadian Troops Deployed all over the World..We are Supporting our Troops no matter where they are in the world..no matter which mission they are on!
Regardless of your opinions on the War...Support the Troops and their families. Until you can walk a day in our shoes you have no right to crisitize....
If you can't stand Behind our Troops.....PLEASE STAND INFRONT OF THEM!
Some Heroes Wear Capes....Mine wears Combat boots!


R. M. Levesque
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The ribbons say "I support our troops..." not "I support the War..." As a former member of the Armed Forces, I give my total support to the men & women doing their duty. Even though I don't believe we should be in Afghanistan. My support for the troops has nothing to do with my belief in whether or not we should be over there.


John
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How many Canadian soldiers have died in order to give the Tracy Glynns of this country the right to start their little campaigns. How thankful we should be that Canadian soldiers are still standing on guard for us.


Vanessa
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I am a Canadian Soldier and I think if you don't support the war then thats your opinion and that's fine but at the very least support the troops to come home safely.


Bill
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I agree with Steve the yellow ribbon should not mean support the war in Afghanistan.
However the federal government is using it to propagandize a war many people in Canada would rather see end soon.
I can see businesses displaying the ribbon, but It does not belong on public services. I did not vote for this war, and I believe the major of Canadians are not for it. It is just the vocal minority that want to support it. Ipsos Polls in March of last year showed a divided support for the war by November Polls showed that When citizens were asked if they would support the mission until 2009, 58 per cent of Canadians said "no" and 39 per cent said they "strongly oppose" the mission.
Personally I support the poor innocent military men and women that are fighting a war that politicians have foisted on Canada, not the war itself. I find it offensive that the government and hawks of all stripes have taken the yellow ribbon campaign and turned it into a pro war rallying point.

During the Vietnam war hawks wrapped themselves in the Flag , this time they are covered in ribbons of yellow. Peace types like Glyn should be promoting a Bring our troops home ribbon, which should also be yellow. The best way we can support our troops is to bring them home from Afghanistan.



Wendy P
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I say thumbs up to the Peace Coalition. Yes, the yellow ribbons do show support of the war. We should not have troops in Afghanistan trying to enforce a Western lifestyle on that country, anymore than we would want an Afghan lifestyle here in Canada. They are there for the wrong reasons. The yellow ribbons support just that, not only the troops.


James
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I would suggest to Tracy Glynns that instead of taking away support for our troops, the man and women who have taken an oath to defend each and every one of us regardless of our political leanings, to start a red ribbon campagin. Each ribbon should simply state bring our troops home from Afganistan. In this way people can both support our troops and ask that they be brought home. Though It does propmt the question, "If we take our troops out now, before they have achieved their goal, what did they fight and die for?"


Terry
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As a vet and with two tours in Afghanistan, I can say that this is not about supporting the conflict in SW Asia; it's about supporting your people and appreciating the good that they do. Bad things happen to innocent people, but in order to do good over there, security is needed and the Taliban are not allowing our people to help unhindered. Tracy Glynn should take a trip out of her bubble and see first hand the eyes of the children that are hurting and being helped by us.


Caroline
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I support Tracy Glynn %100! It sickens me to see those yellow ribbons everywhere. Enough with being politically correct, I do NOT support the war or "our" troops being there.


Mart
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Incredibly disrespectful of our men and women in uniform! I will be wearing my red 'support our troops' polo today, regardless of what ignorant people like Ms. Glynn think. I guarantee there are more people who think like me than Ms. Glynn, and we will support businesses appropriately. I guess these 'peace coalitions' are really showing us that they do not support our troops in any way - rather, they are working against them. The yellow ribbon is to support the troops, not necessarily the missions they fight, and Ms. Glynn can't even recognize that.


Tracy
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People need to remember that, while you don't support the war, These men and women do need our support. They have been sent away from families and loved one. We are all CANADIANS.


Rod P.
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These small and one issue groups will do anything to get their message across regardless of how inaccurate their message is. The statement was made: "We'll be launching a take down your ribbon campaign in October, just before the sixth anniversary of the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan," Glynn told CTV Atlantic.
I wonder if Glynn knows where the 9/11 terrorists were trained and financed from? Does she and her group realize who started these acts of terrorism?

Jim
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Someone should remind these 'activists' that it was the military men and women who gave their lives that now gives them the freedom to act like total idiots. I will support our troops 100% and do so without supporting either the war or our government's decision to put the troops in harms way.


Jay
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The ribbons are not in support of the war, they are in support of our troops who are sacrifing their lives to defend their fellow Canadians, no matter how ungratefull some seem to be. In addition they are risking their lives to help people who really need it which Canada is well known around the world for. This is one of the reasons why Canadians are well respected and loved around the world. You do not have to support the war but supporting our troops is the right thing to do. Ribbons are a sign of this support and goes along way to help the morale of a 18 year old who is risking his/her life while we are enjoying the freedoms of life.

"If you do not want to stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them."




Heidi
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The yellow ribbon is in support of the men and women of our military risking their lives to aid the people of Afghanistan from the dictatorship of the Taliban. How can anyone sit there while a regime tortures, kills and abuse women and children? As Canadians, we do not. War sucks, but when people need help we should be there to give it.




kat
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The yellow ribbon campaign is not supporting war, its a symbol to bring all our people home. My husband just got back from Afganistan, thankfully safe. I still have my support ribbons up, to support the new group gone in. I don't support the war or believe in it,but we should support our military who has no choice but to go.


sad!
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My husband is currently in Afghanistan and trust me the yellow ribbons have nothing to do with the war itself. It lets family members as well as the military know that we are hoping for the safe return of our troops. Please stop trying to make a war over Supporting Our Troops!


KP
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This is obscene. Why is it that "peace groups" and environmental groups, and well quite frankly any group that thinks it has some sort of moral justification for telling people what they can and cant do and what they should and shouldn't do are tolerated. The personal choice to support the troops, heck, even support for the war is just that, a personal choice. Why does this group think they have the right to harass folks into rethinking their personal choice?


Josh
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This is absolutely ridiculous! Tracy Glynn is completely wrong in her ambitions to stop local businesses from displaying the "Support out Troops" ribbons. I am in full support of the mission, however I understand why many are not in forever, however we all know that displaying these ribbons does not necessarily mean you support the mission in Afghanistan but merely you support the troops. Supporting our troops is crucial to the success of the mission and Tracy Glynn doesn't deserve to be given a platform to express her views if she is going to simply be critical of our troops because that will help no one.Everyone deserves to have the oppurtunity to express their opinions on all issues, but if you can't even support your own countries troops then no, you don't. Is providing schools for girls that never had the chance to go before or building hospitals that otherwise would not have been possible without the help of our Canadian troops considered wrong or a failure? We need to take Ms. Glynn's comments for what they are; incredibly useless!


kat
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I simply don't understand the controversy these little ribbons are causing. Our soldiers overseas are risking their lives in an effort to make the world a better place. Why wouldn't you support that? If at the very least, let these ribbons show support for the families of our soldiers. They are all living with a stress most of us can only imagine and this ridiculous controversy can only be adding to it.


Steve
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The yellow ribbon does not mean support the war in Afganistan.It means support the troops because there lives are on the line so that peace groups like this can be as ignorant as they want.If you cant support our troops and be behind them 100%(brothers, sisters, moms and dads, friends)then stand in front of them or I dare you to confront those families and friends who have already lost loved ones and those who are disfigured.

karen
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I agree with Mayor Woodside. I have a decal on my car that says 'Support Our Troops'...I am in no way supporting the war. Our troops are putting their life on the line and I feel we should give them our full support. They are not there by choice. If you don't like the war, then go after the politicians that make the decisions to put our troops there... not local businesses. Or maybe put their energy towards other worthwhile causes such as the environment.


Darren Daigle
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If the troops can provide an Afghan family with one more day of peace, a child with a brighter day, isn't it worth being there? Politics aside, there are ordinary people suffering there that can't do it alone yet. Let's remember them. That's why our troops believe in what they are doing.


Happy Canadian
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Our troops are in many more places than Afghanistan, and supporting our troops is a general statement.
Aligning supporting troops with supporting war is a stretch.

DJ
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It is sad to see that Tracy Glynn and her group live in a world that can't grasp the good Canadian soldiers are doing and have done in the past for her. I applaud what Cathy Delong is doing, supporting those that need our support right now. This will not ignite the war debate again. It is one far off group that lives in an imaginary world.


Annette
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The coalition is disrespectful and dictatorial. How dare they threaten people to take down their yellow ribbons. If I were the people already displaying yellow ribbons I would plaster my windows and cars with even more of them- communicating that we don't care if you we lose the business of these head cases. Ridiculous!


Stephen B
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Why is it that the Tracy Glynns of the world always forgot it is the men and woman of our military, police and fire departments that protect us from the evil that exists in our world.


taylor
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If people want to support our troops, why is it anyone else's concern? If you don't want to use the decals, then that's fine too, but you can't tell people if they can or cannot.


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