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Thu, December 20, 2007 Fear of torture unfounded 'Humanitarian' concern could derail Afghan missionBy PETER WORTHINGTONWhat gives with these so-called "humanitarian" groups that seek to prevent our military from doing their job in Afghanistan? Never mind that Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan are fighting a war against the Taliban (the Vandoos, at the moment, to be replaced this winter by the Princess Pats -- again), and at the same time are rebuilding schools, giving aid and medical treatment, and trying to restore order and security. For our home-grown "humanitarians," this apparently isn't enough. Right now, a federal court is being asked...

They don't make humanitarians like they used to. Ten years ago, if someone were asked for an example of a humanitarian, chances are Mother Teresa, who devoted her life to helping the poor, would come to mind. Fifty years ago, Dr. Albert Schweitzer, who brought modern medicine to a remote area of Africa, was a humanitarian icon. When he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 he used the $33,000 to expand his hospital and build a leper colony. One hundred years ago, Andrew Carnegie was busy giving away a fortune, much of it to public libraries and education....