Don't get me wrong I am opposed war all together. But when soldiers are sent by their governments to fight on fronts a long way from home, I can't help but feel admiration for those brave men and women.
So last night I was shocked to hear the way the MOD (Ministry of Defense) treated soldiers who had fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many of the troops sent back from the combat zone, where simply put in civilian hospitals, where obviously the doctors where not trained to deal with extensive war wounds. So in this TV show called Power to The People: Battle for Trafalgar Square the presenter was talking to troops who had fallen in combat and they where describing their experiences when they where sent home. I was angered that, troops of the British Army who had risked their lives for the "greater good" in what was probably an illegal war anyway, where literally abandoned by the government.
I am ashamed that 2 out of 10 of British homeless people are ex-forces! Now just look at the support that Veterans in the US have, the Veterans of Foreign War society has the a larger budget than 27 states put together. I think it is disgusting that troops are not remembered in the UK for the valiant efforts they go to. Troops who come back injured are just as brave as the troops who die, who are remembered! Let me reiterate that I am against war!
Sample of my music!
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totaly disgusted by our goverment
Please remember that governments around the world are only focused on money and power. That is what they do!
The rest of 'business' is an expense.
As an ex-service person, I considered the forces gave me an excellent start in life and taught me many life skills that have fared me well throughout my careers to date.
I had a choice to join the armed forces, I had a choice to sign on the dotted line to say I would serve queen and country. Become a political pawn.
Governments are only concerned with money and power, that is why aftercare is an after thought.
I still believe the armed forces to be an excellent career, with excellent opportunities to develop good skills to last throughout life, however the overall price to pay is you are expected to give your life. You still have a choice.
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