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M.O.D warned that emphasis on heroes is undermining cowardly soldiers

If you want a good laugh click the link below and read the article from News Biscuit

http://www.newsbiscuit.com/2009/11/19/m-o-d-warned-that-emphasis-on-heroes-is-undermining-cowardly-soldiers/

One quick quote;

General Satchel-Shaft argues that identifying non-bravery is becoming increasingly complex, ‘Cowardice, trauma or a reasonable desire not to be murdered are all determining factors, but then so is the ability to fight and win without being killed in the process. What I’m worried about is that we’re creating a culture where armed forces personnel who make it back in one piece are viewed as somehow less capable than those who haven’t.’

Brilliant!

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