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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
yes, it is mawkish....and you are probably right, it probably did originate in the U.S.
It seems that there they value the contributions of their troops.......and that isn't to say that we don't, but apart from the demonstrations of respect at Wootton Bassett, there is very little demonstration of that support.
So, yes take it with a pinch of salt, but remember the lads out there.
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That's twice you've mentioned our lads, but not our lasses, who are also serving in war zones.
I support them all.
As Dave pointed out, there are plenty of ways to offer more practical support to our troops, rather than being urged to pass on this email, which did start in the States.
Reading the email didn't make me think of the sacrifices our lads and lasses are making, but just how thick and insular some of those are, who live in the country we are supposed to have such a 'special relationship' with.
I bet the person who originated this moving story has never left the trailer park, nevermind been on a plane to Cyprus...or anywhere else.
