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Originally Posted by mr flibble
i did mention i was in the raf, i just dont see how long i was in or why i left is important.
anyway what is it tennyson said
'Not tho' the soldier knew
Someone had blunder'd:
Their's not to make reply,
Their's not to reason why,
Their's but to do and die'
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I'm sorry if what I said seemed harsh, partly I agree with you. We don't have conscription in this country, and our armed services are paid to do a job. To obey orders unquestiongly. I know I couldn't do it. Especially if it was something I didn't believe was right. However I do support the very great service they provide for us.
Your comment about our troops not having the right equipment, and comparing it to the last two World Wars, suprises me. Surely if we send troops to war zones, the least they can expect is the right kit, and equipment such as body armour, which could lessen their chances of coming back in a box, or spending the rest of their lives permanently disabled.