Metosin - I never claimed to understand Canada nor did I say that a Canadian draft was being considered. My point is that you cannot be CERTAIN that a draft will never occur and to leave one country for only that reason is a gamble, even if it is a relatively save one. PDC's note was to the point, you should become a citizen of one country just because you reject your own. You go because you will benefit from the life afforded you and will share in that nations goals.

Janie - I did read your post, but apparently you missed my point. I understand that your child is 10, but you are making lifestyle decisions now that will affect his life. Granted, we do that everyday when we raise a child. You are taking him out of a country and placing him in a new life because of your disagreement with U.S. policy. Not that I support the policy either, but what I am trying to say is that I hope you weigh all the opportunities and possibliites before making such a decision.   Personally, if my son were 18 and about to be drafted into an unjust war I would do everything I could to get him out of the service or the country.    However, I think the risk of something that may or may not happen is not worth taking him from a lifestyle and opportunites that he now enjoys as a citizen of the United States.