GURKHAS.. We owe them.....

fireman · 17-09-2008, 12:33

We allowed them to fight, long and hard for our country. We allowed them to die for our country. We bestowed upon them the highest of military honours. 9000 of them died... 23,655 severely injured...2734 decorated.

now we are not allowing some of them tolive in our country.

England has failed miserably to match theGurkhas loyalty and affection for the British.

We give a knighthood to Salmon Rushtie for publishing a book which led to us having to pay for his personnal protection for life.

We have our friend "THE HOOK". who we keep in th e lap of luxury for years and provide a luxury home for his family.

we have got it wrong... or some of our so called leaders have. But what can you expect when the leader of one of our political parties thinks that OAPs live on "£30.00 " a week pension. THe other is a cycle ridind Scott who has his Jaguar following him to work (at our expence) and the other well words fail me about the other clown...............

flashy · 17-09-2008, 12:35

we let everyone else into this country, even people who have never ever done anything to help anyone, turf some of the others out and let the Gurkhas in

Wynonie Harris · 17-09-2008, 12:36

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Originally Posted by fireman

We allowed them to fight, long and hard for our country. We allowed them to die for our country. We bestowed upon them the highest of military honours. 9000 of them died... 23,655 severely injured...2734 decorated.

now we are not allowing some of them tolive in our country.

England has failed miserably to match theGurkhas loyalty and affection for the British.

We give a knighthood to Salmon Rushtie for publishing a book which led to us having to pay for his personnal protection for life.

We have our friend "THE HOOK". who we keep in th e lap of luxury for years and provide a luxury home for his family.

we have got it wrong... or some of our so called leaders have. But what can you expect when the leader of one of our political parties thinks that OAPs live on "£30.00 " a week pension. THe other is a cycle ridind Scott who has his Jaguar following him to work (at our expence) and the other well words fail me about the other clown...............

Every word so true!

Loz · 17-09-2008, 12:40

Agree entirely.
Have been reading a lot abut the gurkhas plight recently and think its a disgrace that they aren't allowed help from this country or to live here.
This country has got things sadly wrong over this matter and many other things recently.
Couldn't believe it yeterday when i heard Nick Clegg leader of the LibDems stating that he thought pensions were 30 pounds a week!!
How out of touch are these guys?
And they wonder why we have no faith in them to lead our country!!

jambutty · 17-09-2008, 13:22

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Originally Posted by fireman

We allowed them to fight, long and hard for our country. We allowed them to die for our country. We bestowed upon them the highest of military honours. 9000 of them died... 23,655 severely injured...2734 decorated.

now we are not allowing some of them tolive in our country.

England has failed miserably to match theGurkhas loyalty and affection for the British.

We give a knighthood to Salmon Rushtie for publishing a book which led to us having to pay for his personnal protection for life.

We have our friend "THE HOOK". who we keep in th e lap of luxury for years and provide a luxury home for his family.

we have got it wrong... or some of our so called leaders have. But what can you expect when the leader of one of our political parties thinks that OAPs live on "£30.00 " a week pension. THe other is a cycle ridind Scott who has his Jaguar following him to work (at our expence) and the other well words fail me about the other clown...............

I agree with you 100%.

The Ghurkhas won 13 VC’s.

It is beyond scandalous the way that we are treating our staunchest allies.

Idi Amin in 1972 expelled tens of thousands of Asian from India - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_of_Asians_in_Uganda_in_1972 - and the majority were allowed to settle in the UK.

I think that the Ghurkhas have a better claim to residence over here than they ever had.

Let all the Ghurkhas who want to stay in the UK and their families do so without hindrance.

Whilst stationed at Kranji Wireless in Singapore in 1955 I took some R & R in Kuala Lumpur in Malaya during the time that the terrorists were attacking the white rubber plantations. Riding shotgun on the train were the Ghurkhas as well as British troops because it was not unknown for trains to be attacked. Ours wasn’t either going or coming but I found them to be friendly, kind and sociable with one eye constantly on the jungle. In other words I felt safe.

BERNADETTE · 17-09-2008, 13:25

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Originally Posted by fireman

We allowed them to fight, long and hard for our country. We allowed them to die for our country. We bestowed upon them the highest of military honours. 9000 of them died... 23,655 severely injured...2734 decorated.

now we are not allowing some of them tolive in our country.

England has failed miserably to match theGurkhas loyalty and affection for the British.

We give a knighthood to Salmon Rushtie for publishing a book which led to us having to pay for his personnal protection for life.

We have our friend "THE HOOK". who we keep in th e lap of luxury for years and provide a luxury home for his family.

we have got it wrong... or some of our so called leaders have. But what can you expect when the leader of one of our political parties thinks that OAPs live on "£30.00 " a week pension. THe other is a cycle ridind Scott who has his Jaguar following him to work (at our expence) and the other well words fail me about the other clown...............

Great post karma sent

Margaret Pilkington · 17-09-2008, 13:25

We should reward their loyalty with the gift of British citizenship if they want it.
We have done them a grave injustice, and it should be rectified forthwith.

Wynonie Harris · 17-09-2008, 13:44

The more I think about this, the angrier I get. Foreign criminals are allowed to remain here because of their human rights...we not only don't deport terrorist suspects, we actually pay them benefits...yet these brave men who have put their lives on the line for this country have to beg to be allowed to stay.

Every member of this government should hang their heads in shame. They are not fit to lace a Gurkhas' boots.

katex · 17-09-2008, 13:54

Although, don't remember what they did for us exactly, everyone has a deep fondness and admiration for these people.

Why is it that all the population, except certain members of the Government, are in disagreement with this. Sure if you went down town today and did a survey, everyone would wish to welcome them with open arms ...

Without googling, etc., on what grounds are we refusing them entry ?

Wynonie Harris · 17-09-2008, 13:59

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Without googling, etc., on what grounds are we refusing them entry ?

Because it is felt that they "don't have sufficient ties with this country". How much closer ties can you have than wearing the Queen's uniform and risking your life for Britain?

katex · 17-09-2008, 14:06

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Because it is felt that they "don't have sufficient ties with this country". How much closer ties can you have than wearing the Queen's uniform and risking your life for Britain?

Thanks Wynonie .. are they talking about economic ties then ? Or did we not exploit their country at some stage so no guilt trip ?

cashman · 17-09-2008, 14:19

Well said Fireman, every thing spot on. disagree with knocking just brown n his cronies, EVERY government fer decades have consistently ignored these great people, ALL PARTIES are to blame.

Wynonie Harris · 17-09-2008, 14:38

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Originally Posted by cashman

ALL PARTIES are to blame.

Agreed, Mr.C. However, there's only one party in government at the moment, so there's only one party who have it in their power to redress this situation. Will they?...

cashman · 17-09-2008, 14:42

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Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Agreed, Mr.C. However, there's only one party in government at the moment, so there's only one party who have it in their power to redress this situation. Will they?...

right or wrong,would think this is very LOW priority at this moment in time, due to the economic mess the world is in.

Wynonie Harris · 17-09-2008, 14:50

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Originally Posted by cashman

right or wrong,would think this is very LOW priority at this moment in time, due to the economic mess the world is in.

To be honest, I think most senior Labour politicians are far more concerned about jockeying for position in the present internal civil war in the party than they are about the Gurkhas, the economy and the British electorate!