Politians
Willi B
Why select an individual politian out? I saw nothing wrong with what Peter Garret wore. I am a TPI and member of the VVA and attended a Remembrance day service, but without a tire or poppy. Am I guilty too? Politians are all the same, Labor, Liberal or whatever unless they have had military service. The last of my era to serve in Parliament were Graeme Edwards (Labor) who lost both legs and Tim Fischer (Nationals) who was wounded. Today, I understand Labor and Liberal have some ex-Colonels new to politics.
I am now aged 64 and have served for over 20 years in the Australian Defence Force, including operational service. Politians are happy to farewell troops, but reluctant to meet them on their return unless deceased. They never did that in my time. Just look at my era and what we had to put up with. The protestors should have thrown paint and sh*t over the then Government members of the day who sent us away instead of on us.