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Old 13th Nov 2015, 06:33
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beardy
 
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CM,

No need to shout 😉 The only political point I wanted to make is the defence of democracy. I really don't like Corbyn, but he has a right to free speech, unimpeded by involvement of the military. I happen to agree with CDS's comments. I just don't think he was wise to make them in a forum that could give anybody the chance or opportunity to attack him nor them.

We are extremely lucky to live in a country where the military keep out of politics. Well I do, you live in France where post war events in North Africa led to military inspired violence and bloodshed in the metropole. (At the time the Gendarmerie was also a part of the military.) They are still remembered, bitterly by some, fondly by others. The divisions they created are diminishing, but are still there. We should learn how to avoid that in the UK.

The whole thing is pretty academic, but there are important points of principle. It's not worth falling out over until there is direct action.
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