Show support for our Troops
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This is a petition to show how Canadians support our troops.
"Calgary city council voted against putting yellow "Support our Troops" ribbons on city vehicles after a heated debate Monday night.
Instead, council voted to look into selling the ribbons to raise money for military families.
Just one month ago, Toronto's decision to ban the stickers from some vehicles caused an uproar before it was eventually reversed by council.
Last week, Alderman Ric McIver brought forward a proposal to put the ribbon-shaped Support our Troops emblems on Calgary's vehicles.
A local entrepreneur was willing to donate 5,000 of the stickers, according to media reports.
But the plan was panned by Mayor Dave Bronconnier who said that using the stickers would give little tangible support to troops overseas and the city should instead do something practical."
We believe that this is just plain WRONG.
Putting on the stickers is NOT giving "little tangible support to troops"... it is showing how much we SUPPORT our Troops. There IS a difference between supporting our Brothers and Sisters...and supporting any particular MISSION. Our Troops CHOOSE to serve to protect Canada's interests..they do NOT CHOOSE in what way. Our POLITICIANS do. If you don't support a mission, BLAME the decision makers, and elect other ones, but STOP BLAMING the people who lay their lives on the line to protect Freedom around the world and here at home. It is time to recognize that there is a HUGE DIFFERENCE between the two.
We submit that the stickers do indeed show much TANGIBLE support to troops overseas, by reminding their FAMILIES that WE CARE and are behind their family members' decision to serve our Great Free Country.
So please sign this petition if you agree, and send the link to all of your friends. Together we can turn a ripple in a pond into a Tsunami of support.
We Thank You,
Frank N.Boosmara (New Brunswick)
Franky Alain (Quebec)
Sean Delaney (Quebec)
Gerald Koch (Manitoba)
Tina Shea (PEI)
Michael Harrington (Ontario)
Nancy Dickey ( Ontario)
Ericka Woodworth (Nova Scotia)
Terry Power (Brador and NFL)
Koty Lee Cosh (Sask.)
Angie Koch (Alberta )
Marci-Jo Dahlseide Muir ( B.C.)
and counting...
We believe in our troops and WE WILL BE HERE...
Proud Supporters of our Canadian Troops,
Facebookgroup: SUPPORT OUR CANADIAN TROOPS
"Calgary city council voted against putting yellow "Support our Troops" ribbons on city vehicles after a heated debate Monday night.
Instead, council voted to look into selling the ribbons to raise money for military families.
Just one month ago, Toronto's decision to ban the stickers from some vehicles caused an uproar before it was eventually reversed by council.
Last week, Alderman Ric McIver brought forward a proposal to put the ribbon-shaped Support our Troops emblems on Calgary's vehicles.
A local entrepreneur was willing to donate 5,000 of the stickers, according to media reports.
But the plan was panned by Mayor Dave Bronconnier who said that using the stickers would give little tangible support to troops overseas and the city should instead do something practical."
We believe that this is just plain WRONG.
Putting on the stickers is NOT giving "little tangible support to troops"... it is showing how much we SUPPORT our Troops. There IS a difference between supporting our Brothers and Sisters...and supporting any particular MISSION. Our Troops CHOOSE to serve to protect Canada's interests..they do NOT CHOOSE in what way. Our POLITICIANS do. If you don't support a mission, BLAME the decision makers, and elect other ones, but STOP BLAMING the people who lay their lives on the line to protect Freedom around the world and here at home. It is time to recognize that there is a HUGE DIFFERENCE between the two.
We submit that the stickers do indeed show much TANGIBLE support to troops overseas, by reminding their FAMILIES that WE CARE and are behind their family members' decision to serve our Great Free Country.
So please sign this petition if you agree, and send the link to all of your friends. Together we can turn a ripple in a pond into a Tsunami of support.
We Thank You,
Frank N.Boosmara (New Brunswick)
Franky Alain (Quebec)
Sean Delaney (Quebec)
Gerald Koch (Manitoba)
Tina Shea (PEI)
Michael Harrington (Ontario)
Nancy Dickey ( Ontario)
Ericka Woodworth (Nova Scotia)
Terry Power (Brador and NFL)
Koty Lee Cosh (Sask.)
Angie Koch (Alberta )
Marci-Jo Dahlseide Muir ( B.C.)
and counting...
We believe in our troops and WE WILL BE HERE...
Proud Supporters of our Canadian Troops,
Facebookgroup: SUPPORT OUR CANADIAN TROOPS
287 Signatures
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Franky Alain
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- Let's ALL do this together!
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Alanna Barlow
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- Sir, Please note my email address...Sum1wachinU@hotmail.com...and remember there are alot of some one's waching YOU...All our fallen soldiers...All our active soldiers...and All the Family, Friends and society as a whole who on a daily basis enjoy the freedoms OUR HERO'S continue to provide for US ALL!!! A stroke of your pen would be such a effortless action in comparison to what OUR HERO'S...have so unselfishly given!! God Bless ALL OUR HERO"S...PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE...We are soooo VERY PROUD OF THEM ALL!!! Hope you will show YOUR GRATITUDE as well...Thank you.
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Mike Van Dyk
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- Even if Calgary's mayor thinks the ribbons provide "little tangible support to troops", it's still support, and every bit helps.
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William Barlow
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- It's simple really...SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
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Kyle Barlow
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- I am Military...and I approve this petition 100\%
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Laura Foote
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Melanie Boisvert
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- Everyone should have the right to express what they believe in and to RESPECT the brave Canadian men and women who have been sent overseas. Supporting our troops in this humanitarian mission is very important. They are those who risk their lives for a noble cause, the right for the Afghan people to freedom and for Afghan women to education and we should be proud and not ashamed that our country is taking part in this mission
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Sean Delaney
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David Brister
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Susan Boosamra
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- We only just begun!! God bless the Troops.
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sherri spisic
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Susan Meyer
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- Support our troops !!
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David Boosamra
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Linda Matsalla
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- Canadian troops should not have to feel like Vietnam Vets who came home to rejection and suffered for decades.
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Ron Leininger
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- being Vietnam Vet I see this as necessary for Canadian troops
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caleb legacy
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Chantal Viau (Ontario)
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Nadine Nimmo
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Bill Pennock
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jackie Richer
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- Appalled about Calgarys apathy to our troops.
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Christine Bolcsfoldy
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- Calgary has huge military commitment, especially on the next roto. Some support from our own Mayor would be nice.
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gerald koch
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- just another way of showing cotown sucks
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Heather Salter
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- Proud military mom
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George Smith
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- Sticker = Support. A decision to refuse the stickers is cravenly and cowardly.
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Alysha Woodhead
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- It's simple, the ribbon DOES give support to our troops. They see it and are encouraged! I SUPPORT THE TROOPS!
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Roses Mac Donald
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- I am behind our troops, my Dad fought for our freedom in the Second World War.
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Scott Norman
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- Ontario by way of Newfoundland
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Mark
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Joanne Smit
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Cynthia Moline
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- This is a very worthy cause!! please sign.!!
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Michael Crossman
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Alesha
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- miss you daddy, 7 more months till you're home
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Kevin Silvester
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Chad Sekulich
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Dave Dziedzic
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- Mr Mayor, you are out of touch on this one
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Sasha Boosamra
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- Does political compassion exist in your City???
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Mark Boosamra
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Frank B.
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- Momentum is becoming visible!!!
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Mike Cormier
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Candace Baxter
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Henry Meyer
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Bdr. Dan Wegner
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Sarah Paige
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Leigh Amyotte
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- I 100\% support our troops..You should too Mr. Mayor!
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Kim G
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- a small town in NS - Kingston/ Greenwood has it right - on every power pole - a yellow ribbon - on the walls and windows of the grocery stores, the banks, the bars, the convenience stores, the fast food joints - huge yellow ribbons, on most private and public vehicles - the yellow ribbon... Calgary could learn a lesson from small town NS
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Chris Eisen
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- The least we can do is put stickers on our vehicles for the sacrifices our men and women are making. Why is this even an issue? To be any sort of public leader...must you be blind to society?
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Mark Stefanich
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Katherine Lalonde
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- Support our troops.. Support us!
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Daniel Rempel
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Spencer McKnight
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