Originally Posted by
WBA123
I do stay away from here for prolonged periods, not because of the football chat, but because of the political drivel that you are typically all over.
However, you are obviously proud of your family's military and war history, and justifiably so. They made huge sacrifices for us.
My point is, the war and Brexit are two completely separate things. The fact they are mentioned in the same breath is why the Leave campaign was so effective.
Also, a good chunk of people in their 30's would have had grandparents involved in the war. I am one of them. My one Grandad served but my other Grandad was too young, he lost two older brothers in the war. He grieved for his brothers until his dying day. Had he been alive for the Brexit referendum, he would have been ashamed at how the Leave campaign weaponised the war.
Which is something else I can't get my head around, you seem to think you know exactly what 'they fought for'. My understanding from my Grandparents was that they fought for future generations peace and prosperity. We had over 45 years of peace in Europe since we joined the EU. And its hard for me to fathom how leaving the EU will make us more prosperous.
So I think you misunderstand my respect to that generation, who were brave and selfless.
But it is fair to say I don't hold much respect for the 50-70 age group, who the majority have been nothing but selfish in pursuing a Brexit which will make the next generation poorer.
