No! THIS is absolutely digusting . . .

[Valleysboy1978]

Perhaps, but it only takes a few idiots to undermine the good the rest of the British army has done in Basra. These soldiers should go to prison for a very long time

[FunkyDexter]

Of all the things I've seen you post - this one blew me away.

Do you really, really think a "national" origin leads to higher moral ground? That smacks of prejudice...

People are people everywhere - when are we all going to finally realize that there are bad and good folks in every circle. No one group has a higher moral ground - a born right? How arrogant.

Harumph, young nations these days have no respect! Whipper Snappers! Learn to respect your elders and betters! (please note, my tongue is firmly in my cheek )

I'm not that surprised by these reports. I do agree that our troops are excellently trained for working in a 'civilian' enviroment (not sure that's the right word but you know what I mean) but any police action that goes on this long throws up a few psychotic idiots (I'd like to use stronger language but the board would forbid it.) I'm afraid to say that our troops are as capable of this sort of thing as any other nations, the history of the conflict in Northern Ireland is sadly littered with examples.

[Valleysboy1978]

Learn to respect your elders and betters!

Before I start, I'm not having a go at you specifically.

I find the phrase "Respect your elders" to be one of the most insulting. It generalises everyone younger than 30 as hooligans and trouble-makers. It also assumes that everyone above the age of 30 are angels and pillars of society.

I will respect those who have earned my respect regardless of age, gender or race. Anyone who I do not know I will be polite to but I will not respect them as I do not know them as respect engenders trust and that is something I do not give to just anybody.


Anyway...
as for these soldiers, perhaps they are simply becoming drunk on their own power over these civilians? (and bear in mind these pictures were taken over two years ago. A lot has changed since then)

[yrwyddfa]

Before I start, I'm not having a go at you specifically.

I find the phrase "Respect your elders" to be one of the most insulting. It generalises everyone younger than 30 as hooligans and trouble-makers. It also assumes that everyone above the age of 30 are angels and pillars of society.

I will respect those who have earned my respect regardless of age, gender or race. Anyone who I do not know I will be polite to but I will not respect them as I do not know them as respect engenders trust and that is something I do not give to just anybody.


Anyway...
as for these soldiers, perhaps they are simply becoming drunk on their own power over these civilians? (and bear in mind these pictures were taken over two years ago. A lot has changed since then)

As I am nearly 32, you should I understand that I DEMAND your respect.