Thread: The price of freedom

Politicians make the rules.
Simples.

It's preposterous.

When one of our latest Victoria Cross receivers was awarded, our Department of Defence couldn't even fit him out in a new tailored Dress Uniform.....he had to borrow an ill fitting one from another soldier.

Meanwhile all the politicians and those who thought they were so important to be seen at such an honourable presentation all wore expensive tailored attire.

It's the politicians that make the decisions to send , the armed forces into conflict , very few let there own kids go , they would father pack them off to Uni. When It comes to pensions of course they look after themselves , they always have , just ask any polly how important they are ? The sad with the armed forces is this is not new It's been going on for ever , and It is wrong . Lets hope that with social It will bring this issue more into the spotlight ...

It's the politicians that make the decisions to send , the armed forces into conflict , very few let there own kids go , they would father pack them off to Uni. When It comes to pensions of course they look after themselves , they always have , just ask any polly how important they are ? The sad with the armed forces is this is not new It's been going on for ever , and It is wrong . Lets hope that with social media It will bring this issue more into the spotlight ...

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Politicians make the rules.
Simples.

An the electorate does not complain if the issue does not affect them.
The seating on the fence, "bugger you Jack I am ok" attitude
Bugger that it is hard to post in an issue like this without brake the forum rules.
Back to the thread: "and in a GOOD Note" it is more enjoyable IMO

I know politicians make the rules, but they also change them. I'd imagine with a growing trend to be more open or transparent, its getting harder for them to live the life of wryly.

To spend 15 minutes writing a letter to both sides of politics, with various news papers CC's in, maybe a radio station or two, it is possible to make a difference. This is why I put this up. Maybe get 10, 30, 100 letters over a week or two and ears start to listen.

15 minutes from your usual life, and perhaps away from this great forum can also be a good thing. We all choose how to contribute to the world we live in.

I totally agree with you there Jason.

Originally Posted by newhue

If each person who receives this will forward it on to 20 people, then in three days, most people in the U.K., Canada, United States and Australia will have the message.

And it would make no difference, sad as it may be.

Politicians don't care about emails.

The only way to get any recognition from government is to to form a minority group and the spend a few weeks breaking the law while conveying your message.