We're treating our people so badly!

danlisa · 03-11-08, 07:31 AM

Members of the armed forces who return from war zones after becoming severely injured, IMHO should be financially supported for life by the MOD, Government or even the UK public.

They paid the price, why can't we honour or support that following thier return?

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A British soldier burnt so severely during a Taliban ambush that he "died" three times has been awarded less than £100,000 compensation.

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L/Cpl Compton, a 24-year-old, from Staplehurst, Kent, would have been given £366,875 if his injuries were each paid at the full rate but Ministry of Defence rules mean he only receives the maximum amount for the worst injury.

I'm sorry, but in my mind this is unforgivable. This is only one publicised story, what of the other forces members that are in the same situation that we never hear about?

We should/could do more.

Full Story - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...8/narmy118.xml

Boo to the UK Gov.

Konovalov · 03-11-08, 07:37 AM

Why am I not surprised by this?

And having just read the thread about the guy suing M & S for 300k for slipping on a grape it makes me even more angry.

Kapitan_Phillips · 03-11-08, 07:39 AM

Doesnt suprise me. We should send them out there to get injured, and have them come back to nothing, ignorant bastards.

danlisa · 03-11-08, 07:52 AM

Yeah, it's a sad time for the UK when some pr*ck slips on a grape, pulls a tendon and then could potentially get 3x more than this poor sod.

I am enraged about this story as I come from a Naval family and I believe that anyone, in which ever force they decide to enlist in, should do so knowing that they are fully supported by the MOD, UK Gov & the UK people, whatever the outcome of their service.

Let me put this into perspective for you. My father, when he left the navy was given a 'golden handshake' (gratuity) of £350000 and that was more than 15 years ago. Couple that with his generous pension and he's infinitely better off than this chap and he didn't even serve time in a war zone.

I think some priorities are fecked up here.

STEED · 03-11-08, 01:04 PM

Tony Blair should have the sh*t kicked out of him and Gordon Brown.

^^NOT MY WORDS BUT I DO SEE WHY.^^

Just goes to show you our Armed forces are cattle fodder for the government of the day. Just one more good reason we should have a revolution and restore true democracy and treat are Armed forces with respect.

DeepIron · 03-11-08, 01:07 PM

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Just goes to show you our Armed forces are cattle fodder for the government of the day. Just one more good reason we should have a revolution and restore true democracy and treat are Armed forces with respect.

Ditto for the US...

Letum · 03-11-08, 01:54 PM

I agree.

It's not happening because the only way to make it happen is:

A: Put up tax
B: Reduce other services

Both look bad for the government.

Either we dont spend as much on schools, police and healthcare etc, or we must pay
more tax. Or the injustice continues.

03-11-08, 07:37 AM	#2
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Why am I not surprised by this? And having just read the thread about the guy suing M & S for 300k for slipping on a grape it makes me even more angry. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

03-11-08, 07:39 AM	#3
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	Doesnt suprise me. We should send them out there to get injured, and have them come back to nothing, ignorant bastards. __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

03-11-08, 07:52 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Yeah, it's a sad time for the UK when some pr*ck slips on a grape, pulls a tendon and then could potentially get 3x more than this poor sod. I am enraged about this story as I come from a Naval family and I believe that anyone, in which ever force they decide to enlist in, should do so knowing that they are fully supported by the MOD, UK Gov & the UK people, whatever the outcome of their service. Let me put this into perspective for you. My father, when he left the navy was given a 'golden handshake' (gratuity) of £350000 and that was more than 15 years ago. Couple that with his generous pension and he's infinitely better off than this chap and he didn't even serve time in a war zone. I think some priorities are fecked up here. __________________

03-11-08, 01:04 PM	#5
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	Tony Blair should have the sht kicked out of him and Gordon Brown. ^^NOT MY WORDS BUT I DO SEE WHY*.^^ Just goes to show you our Armed forces are cattle fodder for the government of the day. Just one more good reason we should have a revolution and restore true democracy and treat are Armed forces with respect. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

03-11-08, 01:54 PM	#7
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	I agree. It's not happening because the only way to make it happen is: A: Put up tax B: Reduce other services Both look bad for the government. Either we dont spend as much on schools, police and healthcare etc, or we must pay more tax. Or the injustice continues. __________________