Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

Maybe the guy had trouble with his potty training:rolleyes::D

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

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.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

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.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

As stated earlier, the police are allowed to wear poppies, and they aren't standard issue as part of their uniform.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

Just came across this, whilst looking at patriotic tattoos, and it made me laugh.

I think she's holding her St. George's cross knickers in her hand.:D

http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/...es-in--001.jpg

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

They look more like WWll utility panti .... sorry, knickers, to me ... you know the kind: one yank and they're off.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

or they could even be "Tate @Lyle" suger-bag knickers.:D

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

No, your missing MY point. I agree that it wouldn't be right for police personnel to wear badges supporting political parties, religious groups, or any other organisation from the Freemasons to the Elvis Presley Fan Club. However, we're talking here about a badge containing two elements which transcend mere divisions of politics, religion, beliefs or taste - two elements which are woven into the very fabric of our national life. Firstly, our national flag, which I've seen serving soldiers wearing on their uniforms as woven patches anyway. And secondly a gesture of support for those who put their lives on the line to protect us - not support for individual wars - but support for the defenders of our nation as a whole. As Gary says, a precedent has already been established for this by policemen wearing poppies.

As for whether soldiers would understand your point of view, I couldn't really say. However, faced with a choice between small-minded, petty pedantry and a gesture of support from the folks back home, I can hazard a guess... :rolleyes:

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

Agree with everything you've said Wynonie, the problem we have in this country is we have too many people who think the Unon Jack as a nono in case it offends other nationalities, my answer to them is:thefinger without the smile

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

I agree that all this banning of flags and national symbols is ludicrous.. but I would ask who are the ones implementing these bans ?...I don't recognise the so called "PC brigade" and never seen any evidence of it's existence...it's all rubbish souped up by the media.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

Well, must learn to express myself better, apologies if I appear to have offended anyone on this issue.:o

Daft thing is .. has been allowed, so was a non story really.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

Which people are offended..who are you talking about? I don't know of anyone in everyday life that has stated they are offended by the Union Jack, do you?.. it's all Daily Mail kak.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

You would be the first to complian if the Police started to wear "simple" KKK badges or something similar.

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

Why don't our Police Officers have our National flag on their uniforms anyway?

Re: Banned, the police Union Flag badge that backs our troops
 

obviously ya aint read wyns last post.:rolleyes: