Quote Originally Posted by CFH View Post
It's just misdirected anger. It's the government they should be mad at, it's not like the troops have any choice in where they go.
No but nobody is forcing them to join the army either. It's a personal choice. Unfortunately it's clear that a lot of troops are signing up without really understanding what they are getting themselves into.

Granted they shouldn't be abused during the parade but you have to question the credibility behind politicans forcing this 'heroes' mentality on the public.

IMO they know they've fucked up but PR stunts like that and propaganda can at least make it all look like it was necessary