Originally Posted by
animallittle3
I have total respect for the armed forces , let me make that totally clear , their bravery in conflict is second to none in that respect they are indeed heroes .
Other than the two world wars and the Falklands have our politicians who send these lads n lasses to foreign lands to lose their lives and limbs made me and the country safer .
My answer would be no , they've made it more dangerous .
The ultimate sacrifice on Normandy beaches is one thing in 1944 but in Iraq or Afghanistan , I'm not so sure myself .
I will observe the two minutes silence as I always do but as far as the politicians go , well that's another matter .
Don't wish to disrespect anyone in the armed forces , they are indeed heroes .