Thought it deserved it's own thread. Well done Bulls for giving them some time and recognition. Well done everybody in the crowd for applauding them. They are the reason we get to watch our Team, all be it playing badly. They do the toughest of jobs by putting their lives on the line and deserve and should always command respect.
More effort should be made in this way, free tickets for them and their families at all grounds. Maybe the RFL should champion that one? We can honour them and make use of their various display teams and bands. The Americans always make sure their Forces are honoured and looked after at most events Sporting and otherwise.
Well done Bulls and keep up the good work on this one.

Well said that man.

It was a good idea and one I hope we repeat. Lends a bit of gravitas to procedings.

I didn't applaud them.

Oh I should have said Boys and Girls. Not just a Mans army now the Girls are out there in the thick of things with them.

Why not? Whatever your political position support for the troups on the ground should be unwaivering.

Or are you saying that because you thinkg it makes you look liberal and clever? Maybe worth recognising that had it not been for people serving in the army (whatever the reason for them being there) you wouldn't be able to.

Why?

No it shouldn't they are part of the machine that have sent thousands of innocent people to their deaths in the past few years.

Why should I though?

Because they have put their lives on the line for their country and for people like you and me.

The Troops go where they are sent, they are not allowed to pick and choose. The Troops that fought in the Great War and all but gone now. They didn't question, just went to do their duty. We are free because of them. The Troops that fought in the Second world war, some were sent but most volunteered and we are free because of them. Politicians are the ones to blame if reasons for wars are wrong not the Troops.

For people like me and you, are you serious? Whilst you may have the odd serviceman/woman in this day and age that claims they willingly put their lives at risk for me and you, you can bet your last penny that the majority or service personell will tell you something other than they sign up to defend their country and people.

I was going to join the army before, and those thoughts certainley didn't cross my mind when I was comtemplating it, personel gain and adventure it was for me.

Now heroes like Old Henry that died over the weekend, they have my full respect.

I applauded them.

I don't agree with why they're in Iraq or Afghanistan but, at the end of the day, someone has to do their job and they deserve recognition for it. Its something that I would hate to do and I can only applaud them for doing that.

Good drums as well.

Whether or not they go into the services intending to do that, they still do it. Be grateful and don't take it for granted.

It's not about why they joined up, it's about the fact that once in the service they do put their lives on the line. Some join up for adventure, some for a career and education.
Some idiots can't stand in silence for a minute when asked before some games but most do. No one has to applaud if they don't want but the vast majority did and that's what counts.

Indeed and they get my respect for it.

TM...you know and I know that you only posted your initial comment so folk would ask you "why" - don't deny it!



You are entitled to your opinion, obviously. I think though that today demonstrated that it is very much a minority-held one.

Why don't you join the army then? That would be a good way of showing your support.

OK Fair enough. I've no problem with people being patriotic or anything like that, I've no problem with anybody applauding our service personell, It's not for me though, soldiers, sailors and aircrew today are not doing anything that benefits me so I'll hold off on the (IMO)unearned applause and praise.

You too, go and join the army why don't you?

That's not true Adey. Spannerz said well done everybody for their applause, I will just stating that I didn't applaud the soldiers. I'd have been happy to leave it at that.

We should have had the entire first battalion parade around.

Maybe trying to put down the terrorist vermin - or their masterminds - who would seek to deprive you and many others of their life or liberty?

They didn't make the decision to go it's down to the polititians or more importantly the money men that pull the strings on capital hill not the young men and women that go out there.

You are entitled to your opinion but I completely disagree with it.