Crazy country this or what ??? - Page 2

mallard · 31-05-2007, 22:41

Is that why they are buliding more home,s now were ever the land is empty because we are to soft over here in england

WillowTheWhisp · 31-05-2007, 22:52

The news isn't that old.It was in the paper yesterday. I agree that it is absolutely appalling that he has been refused entry, but wasn't there an appeal going ahead on his behalf?

mani · 01-06-2007, 04:13

willow yeah

if u folks are that disgusted by it - dont sit by idly - whip a quick email to greg pope to support this guy adn pressure the home office to give him the visa he deserves

they're prepared to give visa's to ppl who hate this country yet this man has shown service beyond duty and he's not allowed.

[email protected]

thats the email it doesnt have to be an essay just a quick mail.

Wynonie Harris · 01-06-2007, 07:34

Good idea, Mani. There's also a petition on the 10 Downing Street site to give UK citizenship to all Gurkhas. Don't know how much good it'll do, but worth giving it a go.

Petition to: immediately and retrospectively give all Gurkha servicemen and their immediate families past and present british citizenship.

At the risk of being branded "reactionary" by Tin Monkey, I would suggest that these brave guys deserve UK citizenship far more than those extremists who regularly call for the overthrow of British society, while continuing to partake of its benefits.

cashman · 01-06-2007, 10:27

nice one mani, good idea, n thanks for link wyn.

Acrylic-bob · 01-06-2007, 15:02

I must say that I have to agree with the majority of members who have posted on this subject so far; the way in which the government of this country has dealt with such courageous and honorable men is arrogant, high handed, ungrateful, ungracious and an absolute disgrace. Moreover, I think our Greg should be standing up in Parliament to represent our views to the government and if he does not, I, for one, should very much like to hear the reason why not.

mickmc · 01-06-2007, 18:32

Just heard on the news - the Home Office has done a u turn and granted him entry

Thank god for basic common sense, and all of u guys and every other forum across the country, who sent in protests against this ludicrouis decision.

At least my fathers generation's spirits can rest in peace knowing that the kids they fought and died for, had the bottle to stand up and say "this is bloody wrong"

Cheers guys

steeljack · 01-06-2007, 19:17

Are these guys not just paid mercenaries ?

granted they have done sterling work in the name of the Crown over the years in situations where none of us would ever want to be, but consideing that Nepal was never part of the Empire or Commonwealth where are the 'links that bind'.

West Ender · 01-06-2007, 20:24

Well, I suppose you could say that every regular soldier is a "paid mercenary", couldn't you? Nepal wasn't part of the Empire, it's true, but the Gurkha Regiment was part of the British Army and thank God they were. We owe them a lot.

In the same vein, I don't remember Bulgaria and Romania being part of the Empire either, or fighting alongside us in WW2 (they were on the "other side") but, thanks to us abandoning the Commonwealth to join the dictatorship of Europe (links that bind?), they can come here quite freely and avail themselves of all we have to offer.

steeljack · 01-06-2007, 20:40

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Originally Posted by West Ender

Well, I suppose you could say that every regular soldier is a "paid mercenary", couldn't you? Nepal wasn't part of the Empire, it's true, but the Gurkha Regiment was part of the British Army and thank God they were. We owe them a lot.

In the same vein, I don't remember Bulgaria and Romania being part of the Empire either, or fighting alongside us in WW2 (they were on the "other side") but, thanks to us abandoning the Commonwealth to join the dictatorship of Europe (links that bind?), they can come here quite freely and avail themselves of all we have to offer.

Pity the British Govt. didn't think that way in the 70s when they were pulling and cancelling the passports of British lads who were serving in the Rhodesian Defence Forces and threatening them with jail for sedition and treason when they returned to the UK , their crime ....supporting a 'terrorist regime' Ian Smiths Govt. againt that great liberal African statesman Robert Mugabe.
Bit of hypocrisy don't you think on Her Majestys Govt. part when its ok for them use foriegn hired guns , but get upset when they are used against them

(sorry for the thread wander)

Wynonie Harris · 01-06-2007, 20:45

Glad to hear that common sense has prevailed.I hope the old soldier gets the best possible treatment over here - he certainly deserves it after all he's done for this country.

cashman · 01-06-2007, 23:04

common sense prevails, or maybe realised they'd shot thereselves in the foot.

WillowTheWhisp · 01-06-2007, 23:08

It's good to hear that it didn't take long for the change of heart.

mani · 02-06-2007, 04:47

excellant news.

Ianto.W. · 02-06-2007, 10:04

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Sorry, double post, I'd worked myself up into such a lather, I think I pressed the button twice!

It needed saying twice Wynonie, they are a special case and extremely loyal to this country, which is more than can be said for some of their counterparts on the Indian Sub Continent.
Don't press the button a third time 'S' as you may self destruct.

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