Crazy country this or what ???

mickmc · 31-05-2007, 16:38

Just heard on the radio coming home about an ex-Gurkha soldier, living in Nepal who has applied to come to this country and been refused.

Ok he's 84, but this guy fought in the Second World War, - his story was truly amazing - to help his english comrades escape. he. after all his platoon had been killed, single handedly overcame the 2 Japanese machine gun nests that had killed his mates, getting wounded in the process, then turns the enemy machine gun on more Japanese that were just about to slaughter the rest of the small english force.

He was one of the very few Gurkhas to recieve the Victoria Cross

And now how does the country that he fought for repay him, ??? - they refuse him entry to the UK so that he can get consistent healthcare in his fading years (which isn't available in Nepal) and to be close to comrades that are still living in the UK

Doesn't it make you sick ?? - if you're a potential terrorist, or a probable state scrounger you're welcomed with open arms !!!! - but if you've served (not even his) your country, been wounded in battle, been awarded the highest military award going, very nearly losing his own life - what does he get >>>>> " Sod off " >>>>>>>>>

Doesn't it make you puke

LancYorkYankee · 31-05-2007, 16:43

That is truly ashame that this man of obvious honor and courage should be denied his request. Very odd decision.

Brian

Tin Monkey · 31-05-2007, 16:47

Isn't this old news? I'm sure I read about it last week.

panther · 31-05-2007, 18:06

i thought U.K let ANYONE in!

lancsdave · 31-05-2007, 18:09

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Originally Posted by panther

i thought U.K let ANYONE in!

If you apply you don't get let in, the bloke should have just arrived here without appointment, he wouldn't have had a problem then.

katex · 31-05-2007, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Tin Monkey

Isn't this old news? I'm sure I read about it last week.

Doesn't matter when this was first discussed, does it Tin Monkey ?..still quite sad that we can't support our 'past supporters'.

Wynonie Harris · 31-05-2007, 19:17

Disgraceful but typical of the way Britain acts towards the Ghurkas. Despite the fact that they have fought for this country with incredible valour, they are treated like dirt. They don't even have the same pension rights as other ex-soldiers. Terrorist supporters are allowed into this country to preach their message of hate against us, yet this brave man is kept out and the government does precisely nothing. Quite frankly, the motley collection of chancers, conmen and slimeballs who currently inhabit the upper echelons of government aren't fit to lick his boots.

Wynonie Harris · 31-05-2007, 19:18

Disgraceful but typical of the way Britain acts towards the Ghurkas. Despite the fact that they have fought for this country with incredible valour, they are treated like dirt. They don't even have the same pension rights as other ex-soldiers. Terrorist supporters are allowed into this country to preach their message of hate against us, yet this brave man is kept out and the government does precisely nothing. Quite frankly, the motley collection of chancers, conmen and slimeballs who currently inhabit the upper echelons of government aren't fit to lick his boots.

Wynonie Harris · 31-05-2007, 19:22

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

The Green Lantern · 31-05-2007, 19:41

Absolutely disgraceful, are the people making these decisions human?

I remember a few years ago reading a story about some West Indian men who fought for our country in the 2nd world war in the greek islands somewhere and something similar happened but i cant remember whether it was about gettng the same amount of pension as an english soldier

cashman · 31-05-2007, 20:06

well thats it! i thought this place could not get STUPIDER, but this is really disgraceful,it brings nothing but shame on us.

West Ender · 31-05-2007, 21:29

I'm normally disparaging of anyone who tries to come here to take advantage of our NHS etc. but I make an exception for the Ghurkas. We had a family friend who fought alongside them in Burma from 1940 to 1945 and he couldn't speak too highly of them. They helped to save our troops from the Japanese and we've treated them like dirt ever since.

It's disgraceful that Eastern Europeans can arrive on our doorsteps and claim every Benefit going while these brave old men are discarded like rubbish. Please don't misunderstand me, the Poles are a bit different, they come here to work and they are, on the whole, honest and hard-working but they too did the same thing in WW2, they were brave men who fought for us. It's the rest who make me angry, arriving on our shores to milk everything they can from us while we tell the Ghurkas to "sod off".

Sometimes I'm ashamed to be English.

cashman · 31-05-2007, 21:54

well said westender pity it wont let me give you karma, have to spread it around,

Wynonie Harris · 31-05-2007, 22:20

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Originally Posted by West Ender

Sometimes I'm ashamed to be English.

I never thought I'd hear myself say it, but so am I when I read about situations like this.

Tin Monkey · 31-05-2007, 22:26

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Originally Posted by katex

Doesn't matter when this was first discussed, does it Tin Monkey ?..still quite sad that we can't support our 'past supporters'.

I think it does, but if you want a reactionary 'debate' then I suppose it doesn't. Please carry on.