http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... ional/home
Some excerpts...
<i>Shortly after the March 14 shooting, Col. Doucette wrote an official letter of sympathy, which was delivered to Mr. Ali Hassan's widow by a senior member of the Afghan police service. Earlier this week, the Canadian government expressed its remorse in a more traditional Afghan way by spending $100 on a gift, a sheep.
As compensation for the shooting, the family said it wants to immigrate to Canada and to have the federal government to pay for educating Mr. Ali Hassan's six children.
In the weeks leading up to the shooting, Canadian troops had faced a variety of roadside improvised explosive attacks and suicide car bombings.
Soldiers are allowed to open fire if they legitimately believe they or their unit are in danger. </i>
The request for a 'free pass' to Canada and free education for the 6 kids has caused some heated water cooler discussions in my office. Just wondering if anyone here had some thoughts on this...