"Abuse of Process" UNIONIZE OUR MILITARY, NOW!

 Federal lawyers argued the veterans' lawsuit is "abuse of process" that should be thrown out. Really? So the Rights Veteran's fought for are now an "Abuse of Process." This is the; "Mercenary Effect!"

When civilians try to join the military, they are taught the honour and dignity of serving ones country. They are advised that their service to their country is very much appreciated and it is an honourable profession  There is no military union because the Government, for 79 years, took care of their Veterans. Now Veterans are a drag on the Government. What was an honourable career of serving ones own country has become a problem and those darn Veterans are just making an,"Abuse of Process" in trying to receive what those prior to the New Veterans Charter of 2006, received.

The Royal Canadian Legion, which should have been there as a substitute Union Representative Body, is not helping. Speaking of,"Royal," Where is Waldo anyway? I haven't heard a peep out of our "Commander in Chief." I realize that I do not fully understand politics but, if I am given a job with a title, let us just pluck one out of the air, let us say,"Commander in Chief of the Canadian Forces and Queen's own Representative. I would assume I should do something to live up to that Title. I am obviously misinformed. The old Veterans are happy with what they have and the New Veterans are having to go it alone. In this same environment at the same time, the Royal Canadian Legion is wondering why their membership is dropping, and quickly. Might it have something to do with non-support of current Veterans and their reaction to, the inaction of the; Queen's Royal Representative the GG and/or the Royal Canadian Legion? I think that, a "Union" calling itself the;"Canadian Armed Forces", (the Canadian Navy, Air Force and Army), has a nice ring to it. If the Harper Government wants to save money, fire the Generals that seem to miscommunicate with the MND. Lose the Senate and for heavens sake, lose the so called,"Commander in Chief" and replace him with a low budget actor/actress. You will get more bang for your buck that way.

NEWS FLASH!...JUST IN, WE HAVE A NEW GG SIGHTING!...HE STILL LOOKS TOO BUSY TO HELP.

"The Mercenary Effect!" Well, if you need a military, but you are not willing to pay for the sacrifice that these people make, then one of two things will happen. The first is that the general public will have heard so much bad about the military and it's treatment of Veteran's that, fewer and fewer will stay in or even join. In this situation, the Government will be forced to pay more, with more benefits. Why put your life at risk for your country if you can make the same money and not have such poor working conditions or benefit packages. That is one scenario. The second is, "Unionize." Yes, just like the German military, we could form our own,"Canadian Military Union." If the military formed a "Union," what could the Government really do about it? It is not like they could call in replacement workers. I think it is time for a reality check here. The average military member has, "The Ruby Slippers" and can click their heels together and just say NO! to the status quo. The Government wants it both ways. They want a military but pay as little as possible.This is good business but, the military is not a business  It is a way of life. Unlike any other job, it asks you to do things and go places civilians would not.

The NDP understands,"Unions." They understand why Unions were formed in the first place. The NDP are the,"Official Opposition." The Liberals, the 3rd party, have always been against a strong military and the Conservatives want us but not pay the cost. We have more Generals' per soldier than almost every other country in the world. To top that off, when they are finished in the military their buddies who they newly appointed behind them are so grateful  that the retiring Generals all get plumb jobs as consultants or some other paying connection to the military. If I am not mistaken, the former CDS is running the Royal Canadian Legion and for sure, he is unbiased...........ya think???