As for recruiting, perhaps the average 16-24 year old, educated middle classes quite rightly do not relate to the abusive political use of the armed forces in places such as Iraq. 70+ service personnel have given their lives and is the UK seeing a tangible benefit, was there any justification in the first place? Most people were not interested in the first place or saw through the blatent spin and lies produced by this government.
Other reasons lie in the terms of service offered, who wants to spend 16-22 years in one company in this day and age, not many. It is a problem that will only materialise in the people that come through the system and i am afraid to say this is becoming increasingly evident.
My vine yard awaits...
Last edited by DuckDodgers; 4th Mar 2005 at 16:12.