I carnt see how clearing Afganistan and Pakistan  of terroist   is our patriotic duty, arnt they just going to set up somewhere else .The powers in this country couldnt stop terroism on britains street so how can they do it on the talibans home ground .
reading some reports , our troops are supose to be out there to help afgans get a democratic  rule, by TRAINING their troups and police to fight against them .
, well if that was the case , we shouldnt have dead soldiers coming home .
I do beleive though  when a soldier signs up they should be aware that  they are sometimes  sent on a no win mission where their lives are on the line .

This isnt like the falklands where land was invaded, our forces went out did a good job  and gained the country back, with the loss of lives ,that was expected.

   

No i carnt see any less dealing either chris , theres one dealer in our village , and its even gone on outside my  house.
I have also read reports that its another reason for our troops being there , well i hope not cause  i would hate to think our young soldiers are getting killed for something like drugs . Yes drugs are bad But not a threat to our country .This is a topic on another forum im on and i have agreed with another poster that this could finish up like ireland ,
All we can hope is no more young lives get lost , 

War is War!! But is this problem out in those countries, a war against our homeland and it's people. Many believe Not???  They should all be brought back, but have you noted, that No One even mentions that, only that more helicopters are wanted ??  So?? Do our troops really have all that they require ?? The big boys say yes, does that include ---- Body bags, as many more will be required, before too long. ----   I Vote -- BRING THEM ALL BACK. !!!!

Was that a recent one Phoenix? i remember watching edward and mrs simpson,
in the news  i did read theres not enough troup carrying helicopters and this is why so many are getting killed, having to travel by vehciles  over land mines .
and it also stated there will be a  fall in helicopters in use in a few years time .

I BET ITS WORTH A FEW BOB NOW WILLIAM !
YOU WERENT A TRAITOR WILLIAM WE WERE KEPT IN THE DARK ABOUT IT ALL.
AS FOR AFGANISTAN AND PAKISTAN WHATS THE POINT,WHY ARE WE THERE AT ALL,SO I THINK THERE IS MORE TO THIS THAN MEETS THE EYE.....WATCH THIS SPACE !

You can put money on it Pheonix.....

Many will have died Phoenix,probably still fighting for compensation.............not so for the illegals they get theirs when we get rid......after long periods in dentention camps,no questions asked its expected.........sick !