Wootton Bassett is a small town situated in the South West of England , and it is located near the airbase in which our troops , who have been unfortunately killed in action usually get flown in to.
Now - without exception , the majority of the population of this small town always turn out - rain or shine - to pay their respects , when one of our soldiers bodies, is sadly returned home.
Last night - I saw on the news , that a radical Islamic group had threatened to carry out a demonstration against the war , the next time this happened in Wootton Bassett , but it seems that our own government has effectively banned the demonstration, using legislation connected with preaching hate., and I will add that the demonstration was equally condemned at a high level of the Muslim faith – simultaneously.
I wholeheartedly believe in free speech , and the right to demonstrate against something you think is deeply incorrect , but there is a place and a time to do it , and
this is simply not it – in my opinion , and yes - as I’ve said before on several
occasions - I fundamentally disagree with the war.
What I will say is - I simply - cannot blame the soldiers that are sent there - for all the ill’s of war , as rightly or wrongly - it is their duty as soldiers to follow orders , nor will I disrespect their families , when they are unfortunately killed in the course of that duty - either .
The bottom line of this being - If you want to protest – please do so against the people who started and perpetuate this war - on both sides , i.e. the politicians and extremists - in a peaceful and civilised manner. , as anything else is wholly unacceptable to all .
