Originally Posted by
ShotOne
Not sure I follow your argument, smuj. I'm no keener that you to see us trying to pick sides in this ghastly civil war. But our political leaders haven't gone to serve in combat for hundreds of years. How is Mr Fallon any better or worse than any other defence/war minister since the Middle Ages?
Political leaders in the past had some military experience and family members who had served.
Call me Dave's experience in ATC is not enough as he was politely told.
How many Govt members have Military Experience or kids in uniform.