“ You have taken our future “

[2657]

Feckless youth..........a phrase that I seem to recall being used a lot about my generation in the 50' and 60's, and undoubtedly heard by many generations past.

 

[Larrynwin]

I am not questioning the efforts of those in WW2. My grandfather died in the first world war, my father was the first casualty on British soil in WW2 whilst protecting the naval base near the forth bridge. He was given the last rites, heroin and presented with a pair of pyjamas by the old Queen Mother. Even after a nervous breakdown he was put on HMS Prince of Wales. That sank in the South China Sea and he had to watch lots of his comrades drown in front of him. Fortunately he got on a rescue barge that was also attacked and sank , but still he survived . After walking through the jungle for many days as the Japanese were moving down the Malaysian peninsula he managed to find a boat to take him to Australia. Every young member of the family and all those young people i tell that story to today show a great deal of respect for my father and others who fought for this country. We are not that far from each others viewpoint but its like I previously said. The comments you heard from the youth of today may be related to climate change.

From what you say your father was one of our hero’s and I’m sure one we should thank.
The comments were from young climate demonstrators and that was my point , blaming past generations for where we are now when it’s the past generations that have enabled us to be here now and should thank rather than blame.

 

[GJH]

A common mistake.. European Union, a very good Idea, a European Parliament a disaster.

The one is part of the other - and at least all members are elected rather than more than half being selected

 

[Odd-no-more]

The one is part of the other - and at least all members are elected rather than more than half being selected

Oh I'm so tempted to respond, but it's cold in Coventry this time of year