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Originally Posted by Russ
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.
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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.