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jono Dec 2013 12:54pm, 8 Dec 2013 13,979 posts	Quote Pin jono the state doesn't though Chris and until society accepts responsibility for its own defence (which means conscription) then you'd best get your hands in ya pocket.
ChrisHB Dec 2013 1:30pm, 8 Dec 2013 9,726 posts	Quote Pin ChrisHB AFAIK Americans do it properly. And now that the "military covenant" is what? Law? -- or at least government policy, I'd like to think things will get better here.
Northern Exile Dec 2013 3:27pm, 8 Dec 2013 2,818 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile But they won't, so military charities will remain and it's a bloody good thing they're there to pick up the pieces.
CStar of Wander Dec 2013 11:18pm, 9 Dec 2013 2,418 posts	Quote Pin CStar of Wander Not a chance Chris, so in the meantime it's up to us to look after them. Sorry but you're on a loser with that one.
Oystergrinch Dec 2013 9:39am, 10 Dec 2013 8,688 posts	Quote Pin Oystergrinch I've said this before but companies that don't put their phone number anywhere, not on their letters and not on their website, as they want to discourage you from calling them. I'm litigating a case right now because the insurer have made themselves uncontactable by phone. It's their money I guess..
Spleen Dec 2013 9:57am, 10 Dec 2013 541 posts	Quote Pin Spleen Oystergrinch: Which insurer is it? There are websites where people upload the phone numbers of companies that don't like being phoned, and a bit of Googling can often turn them up.
Fellrunning Dec 2013 10:16am, 10 Dec 2013 1,042 posts	Quote Pin Fellrunning I do know what you mean Chris (speaking as yet another ex forces type) and I do have a problem with faux "hero" status. I didn't go into it for that, and I'm personally uncomfortable with the label. I'm not a hero or a saint. However. I do think there's an obligation on society to make sure that those who are damaged by conflict (and most combatants do suffer some effects no matter what they may tell you) are properly looked after. Speaking for myself I never expected to be given anything, but it was nice, when I had some trouble recently, to have the support I needed.
Fellrunning Dec 2013 10:17am, 10 Dec 2013 1,043 posts	Quote Pin Fellrunning Anyway My grind for the day is that bloody woman who sits in the self checkout till at Sainsburys/Tescos telling me to "Please take my items" Shutup just SHUTUP
Spleen Dec 2013 11:06am, 10 Dec 2013 542 posts	Quote Pin Spleen You can mute self-service checkouts by pressing the icon in the bottom left with the speaker until an 'X' appears. Or at least turn them down to one bar which brings them down to a civilised volume.
SusiesueH Dec 2013 11:08am, 10 Dec 2013 2,566 posts	Quote Pin SusiesueH [totally agree with you about the woman in the checkout machine - I have been known to shout "yes, I heard you the first time. just give me a minute will you?" at her]