Originally Posted by Growlybear:
I couldn't agree with you more, Sparkles. I am also deeply disturbed at the way in which the media in the UK gloryfies the illegal invasion and occupation of other countries by British troops.
In respect of the opening post, I haven't heard this song and have no wish to. But whilst I agreed that the comments which have been reportedly made are unpleasant, I think this is like any other situation where someone chooses to put themselves in the public arena - rightly or wrongly, people will always pass judgment on the appearance, personal life etc of people in the public eye.
Thanks growly. Seems that opinions are divided when it comes to soldiers/war/army etc... and some are clearly offended... (presumably because they have men in their family in the forces) So are we supposed to agree with them and change our views because someone is offended that we have a different view? Life just isn't like that...,
People being 'disgusted' doesn't make the opinions of mine - or anyone else on here who does not fervently support the troops - any less valid. And I must say the remarks about how it's 'easy to judge and make smart remarks from behind a keyboard' puzzled me. Everyone on this forum, and any other, posts from behind their keyboard. Those kind of remarks aren't necessary, just because someone doesn't agree with you.
And as I said, many years ago, many of the people in this country at war had no choice other than to go... these days, they do have a choice.
For the record by the way, I wasn't the one who started on about whether or not the soldiers are 'heroes' or about there supposedly being more worthy charities or whatever: In my opening post: I just mentioned the woman and her tattooes and how she was being attacked for them. Just thought I would mention that.