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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu
We are proud of they way we have freedom in this country and that our brave forces fight for us, and other countries who cannot defend themself, but l find this to be totally disgraceful.
This is the reason why we have so much trouble and we 'don't defend' our own people, we have various people who do so much to harm this great country and we let them, it is so sad.
All l hope it that they don't try it tomorrow of all days.
To all the services for tomorrow l say 'thank you for giving us that freedom that we cherish'
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Where to begin.........
I agree with you that burning poppies is disgraceful, but bear in mind these idiots are doing this to provoke reactions, and by over-reacting we would be validating what they say (muslims are oppressed and other such bolleaux).
I served for 3 years in a city (West Berlin) surrounded by a country ruled by those who brooked no dissent, no differing views, and stamped down hard on those who thought and behaved differently from the world-view the government put forward - I defended the rights of those in that city, and in my country, to speak out, and to put forward uncomfortable and differing views; why should we not give the same rights and freedoms to others in our own country today.
Thank you for your thanks, but please remember the defense of freedom is being done for all, not just for some, and to try and deny some those rights would defeat what those who serve serve for - cherish freedom for all, not just those who agree with you.