Re.: Kelly Allard. A "mainstream Canadian kid" could indeed be assumed to know the rules, have learned Canadian values, etc.. , despite her age. There was no evidence presented to the effect she had not, because of her parents.

Not so Omar Khadr. Although nominally a Canadian because born here, and therefore entitled to protection from the Canadian government, as it should be, his experiences meant he was not mentally a Canadian, his parents made sure of that. We can only guess of what his mental map looked like.

THAT is the problem. Canada failed this kid by allowing this to happen.

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