A guy who deserted from the US Army and fled to Canada was ordered deported back the US, his refugee status claim denied. His argument was that he did not want to participate in an illegal and immoral war and also that he should be allowed to stay because he had made a life in Canada.
When I first heard about this story a few months ago I thought he should have been deported back immediately. What persecution would he face if returned to the US? He'd be prosecuted but not persecuted. He volunteered for military service and when he was told he'd be going to Iraq decided he didn't want to play any more. Tough cookies I say.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americ....ap/index.html
08-13-2008, 12:48 PM
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