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Caff 18-03-2011 14:01

Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35194997)
I know this is going to make me unpopular but....are they really giving their lives for us?

Don't get me wrong, they've got more balls than I ever will and I certainly support any mark of respect to those who die in battle but when people say "they're fighting for our country" and "giving their lives for us", there's something wrong there.

They're not fighting for our country - we're not at war with anyone. Forget the "War on Terror", that's just a soundbite and is no more valid than a domestic "war on drugs".

Sure they're fighting a conflict, and many are tragically being killed as a result. They deserve recognition and respect for that and I wear a poppy with pride around each Rememberance day. But fighting for our country? Giving their lives for us? I don't buy that.

Can't disagree, Russ,
but in my eyes they represented their country and were bought back to home turf with respect.
If the folks of Wootton Bassett feel that their patriotism has been recognised and are glad about it then so am I.

Maggy 18-03-2011 16:05

Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ (Post 35194997)
I know this is going to make me unpopular but....are they really giving their lives for us?

Don't get me wrong, they've got more balls than I ever will and I certainly support any mark of respect to those who die in battle but when people say "they're fighting for our country" and "giving their lives for us", there's something wrong there.

They're not fighting for our country - we're not at war with anyone. Forget the "War on Terror", that's just a soundbite and is no more valid than a domestic "war on drugs".

Sure they're fighting a conflict, and many are tragically being killed as a result. They deserve recognition and respect for that and I wear a poppy with pride around each Rememberance day. But fighting for our country? Giving their lives for us? I don't buy that.

Sorry I have to disagree entirely especially in regards to your words on War on Terror.We are at war with terrorists who view us as an enemy..7/7 proved that and the 55 civilian lives lost as a result.Just because the war on terror they are fighting is in another country makes their sacrifice no less tragic.

Hom3r 16-10-2011 13:30

Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
Today it has been renamed

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-15325154

denphone 16-10-2011 13:31

Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
Thats great news and they deserve it totally.

Sirius 16-10-2011 13:37

Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
Excellent award for them. They carried the torch with honour and showed that the people of this country have respect for our service men and women who have given that ultimate sacrifice so we can live in safety

Kingofthedead4 16-10-2011 13:39

Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35316432)
Excellent award for them. They carried the torch with honour and showed that the people of this country have respect for our service men and women who have given that ultimate sacrifice so we can live in safety

Agree 100%

denphone 16-10-2011 13:41

Re: Wootton Bassett to get 'Royal' title in war dead honour
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35316432)
Excellent award for them. They carried the torch with honour and showed that the people of this country have respect for our service men and women who have given that ultimate sacrifice so we can live in safety

:clap:


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