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Derrick Stephenson
12-06-04, 23:30
Friends,
I read most of the Threads in most of the Forums, (I cannot read them all because I get so involved and pi**ed off with the political side that Himself would have no choice but to zap me), and I would just like you all to understand that to me, being a non military person in any way, shape or form, that I often feel ashamed of the way you People are expected to act on my behalf, because of political circumstances and directives.
This does not only apply in the U.K., but is worldwide.
I cannot begin to express my gratitude to all those who have served, or still serve, in the interests of peace in any of the armed forces throughout the world.
My prayers and good wishes are with you.
Derrick.

Frisco-Kid
13-06-04, 07:01
Derrick, thank you for the kind words my friend. Words like these are especially appreciated by Vietnam Vets.

Bombardier
13-06-04, 09:27
Derrick, Im with you all the way on that, but dont you see thats exactly why we cant engage in politics, because we would spend so much time slagging off the governments and do gooders of the world we would never have time to hear about the Soldiers,Sailors and Airmens story, plus of course there is always the possibility that we would fall out with each other.

All the best buddy :cool:

Drone_pilot
13-06-04, 11:17
thanks for these kind words Derrick, it's people like you that make the hard job we have to do a little better. :D

and as for politics, never vote because whoever you vote for the government wins. IE: the people who run this country are not the people you vote for. :evil:

Zofo
13-06-04, 13:27
Thanks Derrick!
I think (in my case) the politics only came into play AFTER leaving. Whilst in you just get on with it and treat it as SNAFU!

Derrick Stephenson
13-06-04, 13:58
Sorry Bombardier, my post was not meant as a criticism of the policy of this site, which I wholeheartedly agree with.
I just wanted everyone to know that the reason I do not join in the discussions (apart from my lack of first hand knowledge), and seldom comment, is that I know I would breach the rules if I did.
Cheers Buddy.