So, while some bravely fight, servicemen and women have been advised only to wear civilian clothing

 

1. Absolutely. Wear the uniform, complete with sidearm/fighting knife/etc. If someone abuses you… well you *are* allowed to defend yourself from attackers, are you not?

   Posted by GrumpyOldFart       03/07/2008  at  02:21 PM  



2. Personally if I was there I would go out proud of my uniform but would have a bunch of mates in civvies to help out with the assholes, about 2 should be enough.

   Posted by Chris Edwards       03/07/2008  at  05:21 PM  



3. Love to see our Fighting Men and Women in Uniform.
   It should become known that anyone showing disrespect to the Uniform
   will receive a merciless beatdown.
   SwedeBoy

   Posted by SwedeBoy       03/07/2008  at  06:00 PM  



4. When I was stationed at RAF Alconbury/Molesworth, I lived in base housing at Wittering. My son went to the village school until we retired and came back to the US in spring of 94. I loved that village, and Peterborough! Shame about what’s happened to GB since we left. Authorise the troops to fix the problem. These fools don’t see how the only reason they can be disrespectful TO the troops IS the troops. Ah, isn’t Labour a wonderful governance?

   Posted by cmblake6       03/07/2008  at  06:35 PM  



5. Oh, and GOF? No you are NOT allowed to defend yourself in England. YOU are in more trouble than they are for attacking you in the first place. Swedeboy, I love your attitude. Indeed, that is precisely what SHOULD happen. Will it? Not until the voters wake up.

   Posted by cmblake6       03/07/2008  at  06:38 PM  



6. Again, something is just plain wrong here. 

   Even if someone believes the war in Iraq and Afghanistan are totally wrong (just a supposition for this - don’t shoot at me), showing disrespect for uniformed military who do so much more than what appears in the headlines is just plain wrong.

   Posted by Dr. Jeff       03/07/2008  at  06:42 PM  

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