Army aims to boost public support

[TriWooOx]

Quote:he Army has launched a publicity campaign to encourage the public to show support for soldiers.

The campaign, which includes a website where messages of support can be left, comes days before the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion.

Entitled "To the Best", it aims to share stories of the work troops do.

However, it has attracted criticism from families who have lost relatives in Iraq and Afghanistan, who said funds would be better spent on equipment.

Brigadier Andrew Jackson, Commander Army Recruiting Group said: "The Army makes a real and broad contribution to society, one that is not always known about or understood by the public.

"In this campaign we aim to share the excellent work of soldiers in their many different roles as well as communicating the stories of the people whose lives they have changed."

'Important role'

To coincide with the launch, the Army commissioned an online survey of 1,000 people in January to discover more about attitudes to the military.

The poll found that 87% of those questioned supported British soldiers.

It also suggested that nine out of 10 people believed the Army has an important role to play in society.

A similar number said soldiers were the epitome of heroism. Nearly half wanted to see more soldiers on the streets in uniform.

But Rose Gentle, whose son Gordon died in a bomb attack in Iraq in June 2004, said the money should have been spent on providing equipment to help protect soldiers.

Mrs Gentle, who co-chairs Military Families Against the War, said: "They should be spending the money on getting the right equipment.

"They're trying to recruit, but it won't work. You're not going to join the Army if you don't get the protection you need.

"It's coming up to five years so it's a bit sad doing it now."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7300165.stm

[TeslaandLyne]

BBC UK

Then there must be British soldiers out there.

[triplesix]

Glorification of military service is the height of ignorance.

It is not 'being in the military' that is heroic; it is the courageous defense of one's comrades and nation when they are under attack that deserves respect.

Voluntarily entering a contract of slavery to your government is certainly not enviable or desirable. The fact the government must then violate it's end of the contract repeatedly shows how little respect the military deserves. It is institutionalized evil in so many ways. To make a uniform the source of respect is beyond stupid.

Actions show the character of the individual; not titles or ranks or badges or medals. This blanket glorification of the military is good for no one, except those profiting from the military-industrial status quo.

[DJOldskool]

Quote:Nearly half wanted to see more soldiers on the streets in uniform.

Oh yes Ill feel so much safer once soldiers are patrolling my streets ffs. People have no idea do they?

[Midfield.Enforcer]

Quote:BBC UK

Then there must be British soldiers out there.

No shit Sherlock !!! :laugh: