Monday, September 6, 2010

Britain Is Betraying Their Heroes

Casualty of war: Ben Parkinson, who suffered brain damage and lost his legs in Helmand Province, is 'terrified of a medical discharge'

Betrayal Of The Heroes: Army To Force Out Injured So It Can Recruit New Soldiers -- The Daily Mail

The Army is to discharge hundreds of wounded war heroes under a controversial 'cull' to improve efficiency.

Around 5,000 troops who are medically unfit for combat duties, including those injured in Afghanistan and Iraq, are to be ousted by the Ministry of Defence, it was reported yesterday.

The policy was revealed in a leaked briefing document which admits the step will be seen as a betrayal of those who have put their lives on the line for the nation.

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My Comment: I am sure Britain is not the only country that is doing this to their veterans, but at least they are publicizing it.

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