It's about politics.

Ms. Sheehan, either as a result of the loss of her son or perhaps prior to that time, became a supporter of the hyper-liberal agenda. She is agressively pursuing photo-ops and situations wherein she can showcase that agenda.

Canada, having recently elected a conservative party government (by a narrowish margin) is a target for potential change. If public sentiment can be swayed more toward the socialist/leftist agenda by any means -- including an assertion that Canada is morally culpable for Iraq (less than popular in Canada) by "enabling" the Bush administration through its participation in Afghanistan -- the current government might be forced from power and a more staunchly leftist government put it.

If this new government feels it needs to make a "statement" to support its new-found voters, it could then initiate a withdrawal of Canadian support and worsen the logistics for the Bush administration.

If this change could be effected quickly enough to have the Canadians throw out the conservatives immediately prior to the US elections in November -- and perhaps turn out more leftist voters in the USA -- Sheehan would be doubly pleased.

Moreover, what have the leftist agenda types or Cindy risked by making the effort? Her reputation as a political leader? Chance of a backlash and sudden growth of Canadian support for the Iraq conflict.

So, in short, they are risking virtually nothing and have a significant potential "prize" for her efforts. So its not likely to work, what have they lost? Seems pretty shrewd to me.

The traitorous witch (this label chosen as a substitute for moderator-sensitive language and not intended as a slur on practitioners of the ancient craft)!