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Originally Posted by Sirius
Please post where i have said beat up someone ? I said support them
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SMG said that he knew people in the armed forces who
'openly state they will use force to stop this march'. When Russ correctly pointed out that this was wrong and makes them no better you agreed with SMG's assertion that it was 'rubbish'.
Anyone who uses force against (peaceful) protesters is a criminal. Being a member of the armed forces does not allow you any immunity of the laws of the country and it doesn't give you the right to attack those who disagree with you.
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Originally Posted by Sirius
Having been in the forces i know you always support your buddy not matter what. This will be seen as an attack on members of the services and i for one don't give a flying wotsit what you think. You can rap this up all you want but if this parade goes ahead i will if i have my way head down there to support the lads in the forces.
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You may not care what I think but the armed forces represent this country, a free country in which the right to protest is valued. It is an aspect which the armed forces protect and the protection of our freedoms is why people support them. It is not a de-facto respect which is granted by virtue of putting on a uniform, it's what that uniform represents. Any member of the armed forces who attacks the protesters is not worthy of any respect what so ever.
The protesters have a right to march, but people should ignore them. Don't give platforms to fascists but you have to let them speak.