Wootton Bassert,can we please ????

[acrossthepond]

Perhaps this would help it register - the faces and stories of the mainly young people who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7799610.stm

Its because of such men that people like youirself enjoy the freedoms of our society enabling you to post comments such as these here. Likewise having served myself to protect those rights for myself and others I am also free to make such comments including; Show some respect you cowardly short sighted prick and understand that whilst they chose the army it is politicians that make war and send them off to Afghanistan, they have no choice in that and get on with doing their duty. Suggesting they and their families should accept this and be done with it makes your post a solid gold contender for wanker of the year. Rarely does this board illicit such a response from me but in this case I make an exception.

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Binfest in the making zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

I don't know about Binfest, how about a "Showsomerespectfest". What these guys (and girls) do is real, selfless and would make many people on here shit their pants.

 

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Its because of such men that people like youirself enjoy the freedoms of our society enabling you to post comments such as these here. Likewise having served myself to protect those rights for myself and others I am also free to make such comments including; Show some respect you cowardly short sighted prick and understand that whilst they chose the army it is politicians that make war and send them off to Afghanistan, they have no choice in that and get on with doing their duty. Suggesting they and their families should accept this and be done with it makes your post a solid gold contender for wanker of the year. Rarely does this board illicit such a response from me but in this case I make an exception.

agree 100%

 

[Raflad1984]

I don't know about Binfest, how about a "Showsomerespectfest". What these guys (and girls) do is real, selfless and would make many people on here shit their pants.

What you have to take into account when dealing with these idiots and there trully mind boggling comments is that they will never aspire or achieve anything in there sad pathetic little lives. They will never feel the joy of making friends and family proud neither will they experience the feelings of self pride and self worth. They will never know what it feels like to accomplish goals or to know you've changed the lives of many who for years had previously lived under the rule of brutal dictatorship. They will never know what self disipline means. Most importantly though they will never know what it feels like to embrace the respect and gratitute of a nation as all serviceman/servicewomen do. Its just the narrow minded opinions of one or two complete ignorant arseholes that are of the minority and as a result will never fall into any of the above catagories but instead will just continue preaching utter bullshit

 

[WhingForPresident]

"Showsomerespectfest"

 

[Dr Q]

Perhaps if you actually read my post raflad, I don't have a problem with the events at Wooton Basset and the respect shown by that community (and nor does the OP), that have been going on for some time. It's just, as with most things in this country, it's becoming a media-fest with a lot of jumping on the band wagon, and I think will lose it's original dignity. I have the utmost respect for the job our armed forces do, particularly those on the front-line.

 

[Raflad1984]

Perhaps if you actually read my post raflad, I don't have a problem with the events at Wooton Basset and the respect shown by that community (and nor does the OP), that have been going on for some time. It's just, as with most things in this country, it's becoming a media-fest with a lot of jumping on the band wagon, and I think will lose it's original dignity. I have the utmost respect for the job our armed forces do, particularly those on the front-line.

With so many people wanting to pay there respects and the public interest involved it will naturally turn into a "media fest" as you put it. Thats just the world we live in now. There was far more media pandemonium surrounding that f***ing wierdo Wacko Jacko a number of weeks ago and that was just one person. By camparison im sure you will agree the events at Wooton Bassett were far more tame and sombre

 

[Collar Feeler]

The media will do what they do, some will do it quite well and respectfully whilst others will be the opposite. That can't be helped but I would not want to discourage anybody wishing to visit Wooton Bassett and pay their respects. If Wooton Bassett becomes a symbolic place as a result of all this I have no problem with this, it helps promote respect and remembrance for fallen heroes which as far as I am concerned is a bloody good cause. As some have already alluded to, if we can have a mass outpouring of global grief for a poxy freak popstar then such events on a much minor scale for people that actually make a difference cannot be criticised surely?

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Portlock,i must reply. For me the armed forces have for far to long been sneered at. Many posters here can remember Labour in the 70,80,90,s being against the armed forces and demanding cutbacks. I have the utmost respect to those who are prepared to lie down their lives for this country. I just think that yesterday was turning into a media circus. For to many years the people of Wootton Basset have been paying respect to too many lost loved ones. Like someone has said,how many of those yesterday that had made the journey 'just to be there' will attend a remembrance parade/service.

 

[brakespear]

Yes they knew the risks as did I in the RAF for 30 years its just a pity that you cannot chose who to protect and who not to protect as I am sure an arrogant little keyboard soldier like yourself would be afforded no protection.

You talk a big talk but would you do it to the face on any member of the Armed Forces? I know the answer is no because you would scurry away as fast as a frightened rat.

An act of war is not like football or cricket, scores are not kept on the number of dead, The reality of the situation is kill or be killed, initially when the UK forces moved into Afghanistan the Govt of the day said they hope a shot is not fired.

Deaths are actually I think now 186. Watch the news and read the background about any conflict before mouthing off.

this.

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

The media will do what they do, some will do it quite well and respectfully whilst others will be the opposite. That can't be helped but I would not want to discourage anybody wishing to visit Wooton Bassett and pay their respects. If Wooton Bassett becomes a symbolic place as a result of all this I have no problem with this, it helps promote respect and remembrance for fallen heroes which as far as I am concerned is a bloody good cause. As some have already alluded to, if we can have a mass outpouring of global grief for a poxy freak popstar then such events on a much minor scale for people that actually make a difference cannot be criticised surely?

I totally agree. I do wish though that the media could regulate themselves better. This has been said so many times and I feel it is now time for all the media to actually do something about it.

It is important to record such events but do we really need so many film crews and photograghers. The news organisations should combine forces at such a time. Added to that is there a need to shoot close ups of grieving family/friends? That I find distasteful. The media should keep its distance, film the events and observe, not intrude. If I was present I would pay my respects from the sides and a distance from those directly involved and as such would prefer that type of reporting on the TV, in my view no less dramatic but a lot more sympathetic.

 

[simonsimon]

Another example of coporate news management in this 24 hour media age.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

It's all a bit too much. I mean in total how many soldiers have we lost in this war? 150? Compare that to how many man we've killed and I'm sure we're MILES ahead.

Yes any death is sad, and tough for families etc. but this is war for crying out loud. These men chose to join the army and go out there and they, and there families, should understand the obvious risks.

Unbelievable. I do not think any reply would do some sort of justice to that utterly disgusting, thick, small-minded response. Congratulations. Do you suffer from some sort of mental condition?

 

[manilaseagull]

this.

This What? I am confused

 

[manilaseagull]

Unbelievable. I do not think any reply would do some sort of justice to that utterly disgusting, thick, small-minded response. Congratulations. Do you suffer from some sort of mental condition?

Must be locked up right now as he has not reappeared in 24 hours to argue his side of his pathetic seeking attention post.