No doubt many of you are aware of the "Jarrow marches". At a time of high unemployment & poverty how 207 men marched from the North East to London to demand the right to work & pay so they could support their families. A very noble & valid effort showing grit & determination despite all adversities, it really gained them nothing except an entry into the UK's history books.
Fast forward to 2011, amidst much furore & banner waving a new generation inspired by these pioneering & hard men once again stood at the start line in the North East with the aim of taking their grievances to London & Westminster to demand their rights. Unfortunately these people are a new generation & do not have the fire in their bellies & tenacity to see things through, more political than poignant their protest which they've failed to complete.
The outset
Union bosses support new march for jobs - News - Jarrow and Hebburn Gazette
The result
New Jarrow marchers find the going too tough - Home News, UK - The Independent
Is this endemic of our society today ? Or am I missing something ? What's happened to the Great British spirit ? The once mighty bulldog breed that ruled over a vast Empire & in recent history has lost many of our brave young men fighting for freedom & the right to live in peace.