523...Afghanistan

Perhaps it is time to leave Afghanistan, at least that is what an EKOS poll released this day says.

It says that 54 per cent of our fellow Canadians want out of Afghanistan, a number that EKOS calls a small majority but, in reality, in this country, where getting 40 per cent in the polls translates to a majority government, 54 per cent for [or against] anything is huge.

The poll, commissioned by the CBC, showed only 34 per cent of those surveyed were in favour of continuing our combat in Afghanistan.

WFDS

407...Nice Gesture From Allan Rock U of Ottawa

I just heard this on 580CFRA, Ottawa.

Allan Rock, the President of the University of Ottawa has decreed that if you are the unfortunate son or daughter of a slain member of the Canadian Armed forces mission in Afghanistan there is a small silver lining inside of your dark cloud.

To wit, if you decide that the University of Ottawa is for you they will give you, provided you are under 26, a four year scholarship and pay for your residence in year one.

Brilliant.

WFDS