A soldiers lot - or just a little?

On 5 Live last Friday a bus driver compared his lot to that of a fighting soldier.
I will only add to the debate by quoting: "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Unless you are prepared to do what 'rough men' do, keep your ill-judged comments to yourself.

clipped from news.bbc.co.uk Army chief warns of social 'gulf' Gen Sir Richard Dannatt said soldiers were sometimes greeted with indifference on returning from service. He contrasted the attitude in Britain with support for soldiers among people in the United States. A "willingness to serve in such an atmosphere again" could be sapped, he said in a speech in London. "Soldiers are genuinely concerned when they come back from Iraq to hear the population that sent them being occasionally dismissive or indifferent about their achievements," he added.

Let us test the resolve and patriotism of the nation and have the next regiment drummed through the streets of Tipton. I doubt if Labour has the courage to allow any parade outside of Horse Guards.