Re: Pensioner Soldier charged with Murder in Ireland.
Originally Posted by
JBR
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I completely agree.
I sincerely hope that this outrageous action comes back to bite those responsible.
It would please me enormously if every last one of our servicemen announced that they are not going to follow any more orders.
They couldn't possible punish them: there are far too many of them for that.
I'd love to see the faces of our politicians, judiciary and legal profession when there is suddenly no-one to protect them from anyone who wishes them harm.
I would also recommend to anyone thinking about joining up in our armed forces, not to bother.
Thing is JB,
These idiots have no idea of what it's like to be in a combat situation.
Have they had bullets miss them by inches, seen a mate shot or blown up next to them?
They are clueless pen pushers wanting to make a buck, or take the moral high ground on something they have never experienced. They are vile human beings of the lowest order, none of whom would have the balls to walk in these soldiers shoes for a split second.
In such situations, you may have simply a split second to make a judgement that may prevent either your own death or that of your colleagues. You don't have time to contemplate if you will be prosecuted for your actions at a later date.
I have nothing but respect for our fighting forces and likewise, despise those who berate them.