Some good and valid points there. Over the years I have watched dismayed as the bases have closed and equipment retired far too early. I know we all need to tighten our belts - it is rammed down our throats day after day. I also know the defence budget is quite big.
However, I am fed up with paying for things that do not benefit our country. I don't want to get into a politico type debate, but I wish we would cut the foreign aid budget (whatever happened to charity begins at home?) and cut the huge social security budget. It seems amazing that we attract so many (particularly from new EU countries) migrants who often end up on benefits - must be our generous benefits system?!
Regarding me voting conservative, well...hands up to that.....never again.
I have sat on the outside looking into these forums for years. Never plucked up courage to enter the fray before....just so disappointed with the way this country is going and particularly the whittling down of our forces.
Fox promised no salami slicing - well he is definitely not doing that!
Anyhow, keep smiling!