Armed Forces Day

[ionnsaigh]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8POHGBhFK7A

[jaywalker]

The next time you are wandering past this you might like to give a thought to the amount of local names on it. These were largely members of the armed forces. There are people on this forum who served in the armed forces, there are people on this forum who have sons and daughters serving in the forces, who are currently risking their lives on our behalf.
If you feel the urge, criticise the polititions whe send these young people to war, I would probably agree most of the time,but I dont see the need to disrupt these parades.

[bill]

Well said Jaywalker.

I am so glad that Ionns attempt to cause controversy has been ignored.

[ionnsaigh]

Firstly let me state that my initial contribution to the thread - contained no personal opinion - other than pointing to an alternative option - one that runs contrary - to the current hype surrounding Armed Forces Day - by an almost frenzied British media - and the effects it has on all of us - Joe Public.
This jingoistic Sabre Rattling only serves the powers that be - the same said powers who have time immemorial - sent out our young people - to die in wars that mean little ( bourgeoisie wars ) . It acts as a recruiting agent - influencing our vulnerable young people - perhaps it's an opportunity to bolster falling recruitment numbers ?
The British Army have committed war crimes in America - Kenya - South Africa - India - Iraq - Afghanistan - Eire - Scotland and so on and so on . Scotland contributed to these crimes The Argyle regiment in Aden - The Black Watch in Scotland - The Black and Tans in Eire. So what in hell have we to be proud of ? Gt Britain founded it's wealth and power on slavery.
I have never questioned the courage of our young men - who have fought and died in the masters war - What I question is Iraq and Afghanistan - and I say again - not in my name.
November 11th is the day we set for remembering our war dead - Lets hope no more names are added - parades only encourage more potential names.
Peace Man.