I just saw this exchange between lee and nero diablo, and it really made me think:
So what do you think? Is the almost religious reverance given to the fallen appropriate, or would the young men who set off on the adventure of a lifetime think it is a little over the top?
And how has this changed over time, have the reasons for war become more obscure and political? Has this changed the way soldiers are seen by the public?
having taken pics of my bike at the hmas sydney memorial at gero, i'm not sure it's fair of me to comment, but after losing my granddad, i agree with davey a little.
it's not as though you were doing anything disrespectful or damaging, but it just doesn't sit quite right with me. can't really put into words why.[/b]
it's not as though you were doing anything disrespectful or damaging, but it just doesn't sit quite right with me. can't really put into words why.[/b]
Ok I don't know who you are thats logged onto Lee's account but thats way out of line.
Seriously off topic
Australian Soliders in WWI built a reputation on offending the establishment so in a bizzare way its in the right spirt and what they fought to depfend. I wonder what those who did not return would think of the pedistal that pollies shock jocks and others have put thier memory on.[/b]
Seriously off topic
Australian Soliders in WWI built a reputation on offending the establishment so in a bizzare way its in the right spirt and what they fought to depfend. I wonder what those who did not return would think of the pedistal that pollies shock jocks and others have put thier memory on.[/b]
And how has this changed over time, have the reasons for war become more obscure and political? Has this changed the way soldiers are seen by the public?
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