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Originally Posted by katex
You're obviously missing my point completely and twisting my words to make it look like I would not support our soldiers in anyway .. which is totally untrue. Sure any of our soldiers who have to lick and polish their boots so that they can see their reflection, will understand completely what I was trying to say.
Just that discipline starts at small beginnings to carry on to emerge into a competent, efficient and well-disciplined soldier, giving them the best chance of survival in action .. again that is why we have the best armed forces.
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I don't think I'm twisting your words; and definitely not questioning your support of the British troops in Afghanistan .... I think that there are things more important than spit and polish ... and morale is right up there. I believe that knowing they are supported is a big morale booster for the troops. The public display of tokens of support is important. And if it doesn't affect the efficiency of the police, I can't see why there is a problem. And we are not talking about the troops wearing badges .... I assume British troops in Afghanistan wear their national flag or symbol ... Canadian troops wear the maple leaf ... doesn't seem to adversely affect their fighting qualities.