Insulted

In addition

To say that "it's what they sign up for" in respect of any conflict is ridiculous. They sign up to protect the country, and in respect to the Afghan conflict I believe it's right for UK forces to be there, however it is possible to disagree with where they are being sent to but still to support the troops.

 

As a proud father of 2 sons, 1 in the British Roiyal Navy.......

and the other about to join may I just say that if I ever encountered any person or persons belittling any branch of our wonderful armed forces then they would get a bloody good hiding, I know our sons are as proud as punch to belong to such a fantastic fraternity and if push came to shove I know without any shadow of doubt they would give everything for this country's protection, if you know nothing of what these Great Britons do then say nothing, we as parents have seen such a dramatic change in our youngest, Jack, he is 18 and the boy that left us nearly a year ago as suddenly taken on the broad shoulders of a man, his love and respect for his buddies is immense, his understanding of belonging to such an historic arm of the forces is already deeply ingrained in him.
These young people that are now on the ground in Helmand province and other troubled areas around the world should be shown our utmost respect not only in life but moreover in death.

GOD BLESS THEM ALL.

 

Interesting that no one asked.

What Mexbro big un does for a living.

I'm intrigued as to whether the current and Ex armed forces personnel share his views.....


Whilst Poet showed the diplomacy, compassion and tact of a sledgehammer on the nose I almost daily watch soldiers on TV saying similar things...

It is the Armed forces job to protect our country. I weep every time I see news footage of that village where they bring home the dead, but there is a job to be done.

I am so grateful there are young lads who still want to be commandos and paras. Why these lads still choose to join up, knowing the dangers and the risk I don't know. But they do and God bless them.

After a week with many casualties it's easy to say pull out, and I have no friends or family there so I'm not particularly well placed to comment on whether it's the right thing to do.

However, one of my former staff members was on a tube train in London on 7th July. She was lucky and was on a different carriage to the bomber and I share her view on Afghanistan. We have armed forces to protect us. And we should give them every assistance, both financially with equipment and through our support with our words and prayers - but protecting this country and it's citizens is their job - I hope Worsboro tyke this view does not offend you.

Unless our forces beat these extremeists and remove their command and control I'm sure that 9/11 and 7/7 will be small potatoes compared to what will come next. No - I'll never be in a land rover in Afghanistan. But I'm often on tube trains in London, and I for one am grateful that these boys are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice so that me and my family can go about our business free from harm.

 

RE: Interesting that no one asked.

in reply.....i,m a security manager for a local firm in the dearne valley.

when i made the original post,it was in anger and because i get regular updates of what is really happening out there.
my son in law is a royal marine on active duty and 3 friends are also there.

i know its THE ARMED FORCES but the boys and girls coming home in body bags is getting too much.
my post was not meant to offend anybody but my own feelings blurted out on a message board where i thought the opinions of fellow reds could be aired in reply.


total respect to all our armed forces.

 

You have my respect and admiration

I couldn't do what you did.