quarterfloun
Registered User
- Messages
- 117
I proudly served my country as a member of the F.C.A. for many years and it was because of the likes of me that the rest of ye were able to sleep soundly in your beds at night knowing that, if foreign forces tried to invade our fair land, they would be driven back to where they came from by my comrades and I.
We need to modernize our law enforcement service and bring it into the 21st century, while I have the outmost respect of historical reason to form the Garda Síochána as it currently exists, it is clearly not in a position to deal with the current thread from armed gangs and violent crimes. Sure there has been some limited success recently but overall it’s not able to do what it’s supposed to do.
Let’s face it, there is very little chance that any conventional war will happen in Ireland (seriously who is going to invade us) so we should discuss what the defence forces are doing not for the sake of cutting jobs or saving money alone but to ensure that law enforcement is strengthened.
Over 80 soldiers have been killed since 1960 and I don't think their sacrifice should be belittled. You may not agree with what they do or appreciate it but their families do and they deserve some respect.
I would never disrespect anyone who has died performing their duties but I don't think it should stop a questioning of the relevence of the army. Many more people have died farming for example but we don't hold up the farmers as heros that should not be criticised?
Why not dramatically change the structure and role of the army and defence forces so ordinary taxpayers get more benefit from their work - I believe the 10,000 generally fit, healthy, well trained young people are an un-tapped resource.
And anyway, Smashbox always had a bit of a soft spot for a good looking man in uniform!!!!!
THAT is so true. You capture me so well in that pic
I think I look pretty good in it, myself!!!
I think I look pretty good in it, myself!!!
You always look good Lex, don't mind SLF
S.L.F., I bet the people of Dublin went to sleep at night, knowing that they were in safe hands, when you were in the F.C.A.!!!
We had mostly Infantry in Cork. We were slightly better presented than the Dublin Cavalry, by the looks of things!
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?