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I think the problem in the UK isnt so much that Joe Public think people join the army just to kill people. I think the problem is that Joe Public thinks the average army fella is a mindless thug who spends all their down time getting pissed and thumping people.

Trouble is, although im sure the majority are *not* like that, the nice ones are not as noticable.

I would hasten to point out that, although im not in the horses, theres a great number of my family that are. I dont think they are *all* thugs.

I have nothing against the military, per se. My problem is what certain people in Government use the military for.

I find it slightly ironic that whilst I am a bit of a pacifist at heart and have strong feelings against much of the military actions currently being undertaken, and against guns in general, most of the games I play consist of shooting people in various different guises!

Anyway, those are just my thoughts on it and I'm not wanting to ruffle any feathers here.

Hope flight went alright Mr Berk, did you get stooped? howe about probed

LOL

Berk just called- he made it through customs/immigration with only a minor probing from the immigration officers.

I'll bet he's disappointed.

Stoat wrote:I'll bet he's disappointed.

ROFLcopter, but good news nevertheless.

Joose wrote:I think the problem in the UK isnt so much that Joe Public think people join the army just to kill people. I think the problem is that Joe Public thinks the average army fella is a mindless thug who spends all their down time getting pissed and thumping people.

Trouble is, although im sure the majority are *not* like that, the nice ones are not as noticable.

I would hasten to point out that, although im not in the horses, theres a great number of my family that are. I dont think they are *all* thugs.

in away i agree but we are really no different now to civvy street when it comes to drinks etc! to be honest in the last 1-2 year i noticed we getting better! and i do meet offer regiments

Lateralus wrote:
ROFLcopter, but good news nevertheless.

Lateralus wrote:I have nothing against the military, per se. My problem is what certain people in Government use the military for.

I find it slightly ironic that whilst I am a bit of a pacifist at heart and have strong feelings against much of the military actions currently being undertaken, and against guns in general, most of the games I play consist of shooting people in various different guises!

Anyway, those are just my thoughts on it and I'm not wanting to ruffle any feathers here.

You might be surprised how many military types share that view Lat. Beyond the Para Regt. and the Hereford Hooligans, I know of few people that look forward to war.

Sheriff Fatman wrote:You might be surprised how many military types share that view Lat. Beyond the Para Regt. and the Hereford Hooligans, I know of few people that look forward to war.

I don't doubt you for a minute mate, and I don't envy you either.

Out of curiosity then, why have you guys joined up in the military? Hehulk - whats attracting you, other than those timed runs which we know you love so.

Ive got a mate who joined the TA purely because it gave him an excuse to play soldier. He liked the driving tanks around and pretending to kill things at the weekends.

Then the Iraq war started. He shat himself. We lolled.

Lateralus wrote:
I don't doubt you for a minute mate, and I don't envy you either.

Out of curiosity then, why have you guys joined up in the military? Hehulk - whats attracting you, other than those timed runs which we know you love so.

Hard to say why. I needed a job, but it's more than that. A quote I once heard is a good analogy:

<i>"I can't explain to people why I ride Harleys'. To those who understand no explanation is necessary, to those who don't, none is possible"</i>

It's just one of those things people do. I am not in favour of National Service, but a stint in the military might teach people a thing or two about what it is to be human.

And for the record, I am no longer in the mob

Lateralus wrote:
I don't doubt you for a minute mate, and I don't envy you either.

Out of curiosity then, why have you guys joined up in the military? Hehulk - whats attracting you, other than those timed runs which we know you love so.

i didnt join the military, i joined the Royal Air Farce

whoops, missed this event.
Good holidays berkinator!

Lateralus wrote:Out of curiosity then, why have you guys joined up in the military?

Probably a dozen reasons, but the crux of it was that I wanted to make a drastic change to my lifestyle. For the record I hate unneccessary violence (a fact that's as relevant to my gaming as it is to my occupation), and I joined the RAF knowing full well I'd be unlikely to be expost to much, if any. I'm sure all our pongos will agree that the RAF barely counts as military anyway


EDIT: Bah, beaten to the punchline by Anham due to being distracted and taking too long to post.

*alive*

woo und yay! how are those lovely peeps over the pond?

helloes across the pond!
hope you are having a lovely time.

/not jealous at all, no siree-bob. Not me. Not jealous.

*is jealous*

Anhamgrimmar wrote:
i didnt join the military, i joined the Royal Air Farce

ROFL