"The Americans keep telling us how successful their system is. Then they remind us not to stray too far from our hotel at night." - An un-named EU trade representative quoted during international trade talks in Denver, Colorado, 1997.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
An Alternative Remembrance Day/Veterans' Day Message
... because the arms industry and the military establishment absolutely do not have our best interests at heart.
So have you ever been part of the military establishment, Steve? And would you be prepared to lay down your life for your countrymen? Interested in what qualifies you to decide whether the military establishment have our best interests at heart or not?
Maybe the only reason you have the freedom to post what you do is because of the military establishment. Whilst you might find it 'intellectually gratifying' to post such an item on Remembrance Day, I personally find it offensive.
So have you ever been part of the military establishment, Steve? And would you be prepared to lay down your life for your countrymen?
ReplyDeleteInterested in what qualifies you to decide whether the military establishment have our best interests at heart or not?
Maybe the only reason you have the freedom to post what you do is because of the military establishment. Whilst you might find it 'intellectually gratifying' to post such an item on Remembrance Day, I personally find it offensive.