I certainly wouldn't characterize it as being unpatriotic, and far be it from me to challenge anybody's right in Canada to say whatever they want about the mission. There is the classic line about what the military role is in a democracy, and it's all about defending people's right to express themselves. I'm crystal clear on that.
I would simply say that from the perspective of the troops overseas, depending on the tone or tenor of comments, in some cases it might erode their confidence to a certain degree. That, of course, is absolutely counterbalanced by such activities as the “red Friday” rallies that we see here in Canada.
I don't take issue at all, I can assure you, with any criticism that is thrown.