Propulike:
I agree with you 100% mate, sadly the truth is and has been for years that our defence forces are permanently ill equipped for the task, but the boys and girls still get up and get on with it.
Its a massive compliment to the character of the personnel, past and present, and unfortunately future of the armed forces that they do the job under such conditions.
This time though, lack of equipment has directly cost a man his life.. needlessly, and in full glare of the public.
Hoon should do the decent thing and resign, but everyone involved in the budget and decision making process from Hoon down, has this guys blood on their hands. I hope they can all live with their consciences.
Once and for all GIVE OUR PEOPLE THE EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL AND FUNDING TO DO THE DAMN JOB, OR DON'T SEND THEM TO DO IT IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Rant over.