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Old 30-04-2009, 08:09   #135
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Re: Gurkha veterans seek equal rights

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu View Post
I have a very strong feelings on this matter, the Gurkas should NOT have to seek or fight for anything in this country, they should be given everything they ask for, they live and die for this country, and stand by there fellow countrymen/women to the death.

The Gurka's have always been loyal to this country are treated with utter disgrace by all the governments that we have had...
I have every sympathy for the Gurkhas but let's face it, the Government doesn't exactly look after our indigenous troops perfectly does it - whether that be in terms of equipment and back-up in theatre or pay/conditions/ welfare out of theatre. Thankfully, due mainly to public pressure, that situation has started to change for the better but there are still too many veterans left on the scrap heap all too often with mental health issues and/or disabilities.
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