The proposed ceasefire - My thoughts.

Day 1,005, 22:10 • Published in Canada Canada • by Muglack

As I read the articles of the past few hours I see many referencing the proposed ceasefire to occur around the elections. At first glance this seems to be a good idea. It let's party presidents place their candidates without having to worry that the regions will be lost and their members caught behind enemy lines, it also let's the people who are running in those border regions to move in voters without having to worry about sending them extra moving tickets to get back to Canada should the region fall into enemy hands.

It however also made me think. It made think back to a certain January 31st, 1968. The radio stations in both the north and the south were proclaiming a ceasefire had been signed to ring in the new year. Both sides were putting down their guns for 2 days (sound familiar?) not to do each other a favor but so that the days could be recognized and celebrated by both sides (sound familiar?).

History tells us that one side did not keep their word. One side launched a sneak attack while their enemies were unaware and unsuspecting. One side realized that at a time of war it is not against the rules to claim one thing and do another in the hopes of gaining an advantage.

So I ask you this citizens of eCanada. When both sides are expected to put down their guns, and the 48 hours of peace are in place which side do you want to be? Are we going to be the ones who have lulled our enemies into a false sense of security, or are we going to be the idiots caught with our pants around our ankles?