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Originally Posted by katex
I do agree with you here Neil ... uniform discipline is the first discipline in any force and should be adhered to, no matter what the cause. Nobody understands this better than our armed forces ... zero tolerance, that is why our soldiers are the best in the world. Should start early on with school uniforms, etc. Not even going to go into the issues of 'special' jewellery worn by certain religious groups .. after all, have discussed many times on here.
Would just REALLY love to know ... what type of 'person' objected to the Union Jack (or was it the support for our armed forces ?) !!!!  |
I can't bring myself to agree with the "uniform discipline" argument. It's not like they were wearing hallow'een costumes. And whether or not people like the coppers, one can argue that their job gives them a form of kinship with the troops. If for some reason I get rowdy on the street this weekend (oh, for the days
), and some hefty patrol copper stuffs me into the back seat of his cruiser, does it really affect his efficiency or his performance of his duty if he is wearing a badge to show his support for the troops? Does it matter that his cruiser has stickers on it saying "Support Our Troops/Appuyons nos troupes? Even saw a fire truck with a sticker on saying: "If you don't wish to stand behind the troops, feel free to stand in front of them." Banning anyone, in any job from wearing tokens of support for the troops is an insult to the brave men and women toughing it out at the sharp end.