There is much in Cim Jartner's post to think about. It is also of note that this NIMBY is not completely new to politics and he obviously thinks he gains some sympathetic ears when he is so outspoken in his criticism of the MOD.
This latter point is something we all need to be aware of. Unfortunately, the population at large identify responsibility for the Iraq conflict as the fault of the military and that is why this chap thinks he will get the ear of the electorate when he criticises the MOD.
We all know he is way off track with his comments but we need to make sure that we do not add to his doubtful credentials by careless and ill thought-out responses.