Broken Covenant
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Let me say this simply to our politicians, the nation isn’t honouring its side of the Military Covenant. When the British Legion calls it the “Broken Covenant” then things must truly be wrong. Likewise, when serving soldiers with the stature of Sir Richard Dannatt state things aren’t right in the military then the British nation, and more particularly our politicians, need to take note.
Personally, I respect those people who enter our armed forces to keep our nation free and safe, some of whom give the ultimate sacrifice doing their duty. Don’t blame them if the politicians make the wrong decisions and pick the wrong fights! They deserve our support, they deserve our respect and they deserve our awe!
So how about you Westminster politicians stop fiddling your expenses, as reported in Dispatches this week, and honour the people who are willing to lay down their lives for us. The council tax discount / rebate of £140 per year is a slap in the face for people who spend six months or more serving away on tours in places like Iraq. They should be paying a minimal council tax when they are fighting abroad.
I’ll always give discounts or provide extras services for free to anyone serving in our armed forces that needs something doing with their computer.
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