Originally Posted by Bastardeux
No. I'm sorry, but these are guys that have been killed fighting for the political beliefs of these very lawmakers
Actually, on a point of order, the Upper House are not "law makers" (whatever the hell they are), they are moderators of the Parliament. They can't "make law", only propose amendments.
Probably a bone question but are the names everyone killed in flying accidents announced in the Upper House? If so, why is it different to some poor buggers piling in to the side Scotland?
Anyway, Gen Dick makes a good point; if it's a set piece event like Colours or Sunset, then they should stand fast and pay due respects. Has anybody explained "form" to your average civvy, though? It reminds me of going to the pictures and the mass stampede at the opening bars of God save the Owner.