A commentary by a Canadian U.S. army veteran, the author of Canada: The Case for Staying Out of Other People’s Wars.
There is an amusing reward for plowing through the Sept. 28 commentary, “Achieving a more balanced and affordable naval fleet,” a call for more warships at a reduced price.
The essence of the commentary is an admirably detailed call for more warships, with more sophisticated weaponry, with costs reduced in part by replacing unarmed vessels such as our Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. Remember, we are being asked to abandon what $40 billion would buy in schools, health care, saving the planet, and a host of other priorities. Should we make that choice?
It also says that the navy must be ready to participate in “security operations” anywhere in the world. And to be a “prominent nation,” Canada must always be ready to “protect itself” and “if necessary to aid its allies should they come under attack.” That’s about it. And forget about the “should they come under attack” part. Our patrons have never required that before they call on us.
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