“We love death. The U.S. loves life. That is the difference between us two.” – Osama Bin Laden. The words of the terrorist who planned the devastating September 11 attacks on the world trade center in the United States. The initiation of the war in Afghanistan was the corrupt government and the civil war. The Taliban, one of the controversial sides blamed the U.S. for their problems, and they had much hatred stored for America and were prepared to do something about it. On September 11, 2001, America was shocked with what hit them; the terrorist attacks on the twin towers which took the lives of many innocent Americans and Canadians. The attacks also left a major impact on Canada, which directed to Canada playing a vital role in the war in
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However, their support was not carried throughout the war, as the Afghanistan war still continues to this day, Canada is no longer involved. The Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper inferred the future outcomes of the war, and before it was too late Canada withdrew. Moreover, Canada is completely justified in leaving the war, as of now U.S. soldiers also started to retreat.
During the 9/11 attacks, Canada willingly aided the 9/11 targets and showed much consideration for them. When the U.S. planes were hijacked and crashed into the twin towers in New York City, many innocent Americans and Canadians were killed and wounded. As an immediate action, America had to stop all the planes and shut down all airports to prevent any further attacks. The remaining flights that were on the way to the U.S. had to be delayed and stopped wherever possible. When Canada learned about this, they immediately decided to land the planes and help the crew and passengers, “Canadians opened their hearts and homes to the more than 33,000 passengers and aircrews on U.S.-bound planes who suddenly found themselves forced to land at airports in this country when the United States closed its air space” (Sibley 11). When tragedy hit the U.S.A, Canada was prepared to show sympathy for their neighbours. The U.S. had to
However, their support was not carried throughout the war, as the Afghanistan war still continues to this day, Canada is no longer involved. The Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper inferred the future outcomes of the war, and before it was too late Canada withdrew. Moreover, Canada is completely justified in leaving the war, as of now U.S. soldiers also started to retreat.
During the 9/11 attacks, Canada willingly aided the 9/11 targets and showed much consideration for them. When the U.S. planes were hijacked and crashed into the twin towers in New York City, many innocent Americans and Canadians were killed and wounded. As an immediate action, America had to stop all the planes and shut down all airports to prevent any further attacks. The remaining flights that were on the way to the U.S. had to be delayed and stopped wherever possible. When Canada learned about this, they immediately decided to land the planes and help the crew and passengers, “Canadians opened their hearts and homes to the more than 33,000 passengers and aircrews on U.S.-bound planes who suddenly found themselves forced to land at airports in this country when the United States closed its air space” (Sibley 11). When tragedy hit the U.S.A, Canada was prepared to show sympathy for their neighbours. The U.S. had to