Beagle;
People signed the petition on the facts as presented. If nothing else, this shows the strength of support the genpub has for people in the Amred Forces facing such mean-minded policies.
I would expect a similar level of support for anyone else in such a position - and am curious that the Sergeant's application has been successful. Perhaps the strength of public opinion might have had some bearing on the matter…??"
"Anybody aged over 40 who has served for at least 18 years gets the right to claim an immediate pension …"
Of course, with Sgt Anderson being 35, he wouldn't be getting his immediate pension if he was given an extra 3 years service., let alone 3 days !!!!
Surely there's a difference between asking people to sign the petition on the facts presented, and actually presenting the facts!