I didn't read all of the replies in this thread.

I would however, like to remind our neighbours to the south that this particular extradtion clause was added in [b]1969[/ib] when Pierre Trudeau felt that consciencious draft dodgers should not be extradited, as he felt that service in Viet Nam was almost certainly a death penalty.

That law is still in effect today, and, it is the same law for all American citizens.

Still today, young recruits who sign up for service in Iraq, then get 'cold feet' during military training, jump the border, and the same law applies to them. However, there was a war objector who did exactly that, and then applied to our now conservative government for 'refugee' status. I believe his name is Jeremy Hintzman. He was denied refugee status, as our government does not consider service in Iraq to be a certain threat to human life. I personally feel he should be sent back and court marshalled by whatever branch of the service he signed up for.

As for Canadians serving in U.S. branches of the military, during both wars....please note that your recruiters actively lobby for our 'good horses'. 'Good horses', who give up all rights as a Canadian citizen to fight for what they believe in.

My brothers in arms....All 58,209 from 'Nam. I'm sure one day we'll live to find out how many in Iraq.

A link to the Canadian Viet Nam Vets Memorial.....The North Wall

Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial