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09 November 2008, 08:12 PM
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I had the unfortunate chance of being in morrisons in my local town when the 2 minute silence was announced. much to my dismay especially as my 2 year old managed to stay quiet for the first time in her life, the 2 women on the pharmacy counter insisted on laughing and joking whilst fully aware there was a 2 minute silence. I was actually really shocked, if they were just talking fair enough, but having a joke at that time imho was bang out of order. still in 2 minds about kicking up a complaint.
09 November 2008, 08:34 PM
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I did my bit for Damian
St Marys church good service.
Ministry of Defence | Defence News | Military Operations | Corporal Damian Stephen Lawrence killed in Afghanistan
St Marys church good service.
Ministry of Defence | Defence News | Military Operations | Corporal Damian Stephen Lawrence killed in Afghanistan
11 November 2008, 11:51 AM
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I had the unfortunate chance of being in morrisons in my local town when the 2 minute silence was announced. much to my dismay especially as my 2 year old managed to stay quiet for the first time in her life, the 2 women on the pharmacy counter insisted on laughing and joking whilst fully aware there was a 2 minute silence. I was actually really shocked, if they were just talking fair enough, but having a joke at that time imho was bang out of order. still in 2 minds about kicking up a complaint.
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11 November 2008, 11:54 AM
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I completely lost track of time and was busy working away when the silence was on just caught the end of it on Radio 1 when I walked back to my desk so did 2 minutes afterwards myself.
11 November 2008, 12:05 PM
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Why bother? If people have no respect for what happened all those years ago. No respect for the loss of life given in the name King/Queen and country, then someone giving them a bollocking will not make them see anything differently than the view they currently hold.
I always adhere to the 2 minute silence. I know I wouldn't want to go through what they went through. Much respect.
11 November 2008, 12:06 PM
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Each person had a choice! Everyone chose war (Using "God" to "sway" the masses in support). The war to end all wars.
PS. I "served" my time. I chose that. I also chose to get out.
PS. I "served" my time. I chose that. I also chose to get out.
11 November 2008, 01:44 PM
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Perfect thread to vent what I have just heard on.
Someone I sit next to at work, having a conversation on the phone, explaining the disruption its caused to his day having this "silence"
He then went on to say "whats the point in doing that s***, its a load of rubbish anyway. They should stop doing it and just do what they do at the football and all clap"
I have never served in the forces, but understand that it is a tradition here and abroad to observe a moment of silence to respect our dead..... For someone of nearly 40 years of age to make such a statement just makes my blood boil.
Someone I sit next to at work, having a conversation on the phone, explaining the disruption its caused to his day having this "silence"
He then went on to say "whats the point in doing that s***, its a load of rubbish anyway. They should stop doing it and just do what they do at the football and all clap"
I have never served in the forces, but understand that it is a tradition here and abroad to observe a moment of silence to respect our dead..... For someone of nearly 40 years of age to make such a statement just makes my blood boil.
11 November 2008, 03:18 PM
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11 November 2008, 03:52 PM
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So would say every brave soul deserves the respect shown to them.
Its also pleasing to see vets of the more recent conflicts remembered.
11 November 2008, 04:43 PM
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I didnt as it was the 2 minute silence and I was paying my own respect's. but I have since written a letter to morrisons headquarters.
id have wanted to slap that fella round the head.
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Someone I sit next to at work, having a conversation on the phone, explaining the disruption its caused to his day having this "silence"
He then went on to say "whats the point in doing that s***, its a load of rubbish anyway. They should stop doing it and just do what they do at the football and all clap"
He then went on to say "whats the point in doing that s***, its a load of rubbish anyway. They should stop doing it and just do what they do at the football and all clap"
11 November 2008, 04:48 PM
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You have no idea how close to violence it came. He makes me sick with his selfish arrogant opinions like this.
The other day someone was collecting for Breast Cancer Awareness.... he was on the phone at the time, and brushed them away with a hand gesture saying "im skint bruv".......... 5 mins later he ordered a pizza meal for his lunch.
The other day someone was collecting for Breast Cancer Awareness.... he was on the phone at the time, and brushed them away with a hand gesture saying "im skint bruv".......... 5 mins later he ordered a pizza meal for his lunch.
11 November 2008, 10:44 PM
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You have no idea how close to violence it came. He makes me sick with his selfish arrogant opinions like this.
The other day someone was collecting for Breast Cancer Awareness.... he was on the phone at the time, and brushed them away with a hand gesture saying "im skint bruv".......... 5 mins later he ordered a pizza meal for his lunch.
The other day someone was collecting for Breast Cancer Awareness.... he was on the phone at the time, and brushed them away with a hand gesture saying "im skint bruv".......... 5 mins later he ordered a pizza meal for his lunch.
Snazy - just keep thinking Karma... it'll all come 'round in the end.
If that does work just **** the selfish tosser.
11 November 2008, 11:44 PM
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I sat in front of my telly here in Holland tonight and watched the BBC news. The 3 surviving WWI veterans laying wreaths at the cenotaph got a round of applause from me. 
A million Brits lost their lives back then.
I also didn't know that the 'Last Post' is still played every night at the Menin gate memorial in Ypres by Belgian fireman in honour of the 200,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who gave their lives there.
A million Brits lost their lives back then.
I also didn't know that the 'Last Post' is still played every night at the Menin gate memorial in Ypres by Belgian fireman in honour of the 200,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers who gave their lives there.
12 November 2008, 12:18 AM
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We observed our 2 minute silence at work today, and for a change, we weren't disturbed by crying children (or them playing with toys).
However, we had one woman kick off a bit. I can only say I'm glad I wasn't there at the time, as I would've given her a piece of my mind once the silence was over. Basically she wanted service, whilst we were all observing the silence. Several announcements had been put out leading to it, yet she disturbed it anyway.
Whilst I accept some may not buy into this form of respect for whatever reason, she could have just left, or muttered to herself, whatever, but acceptance should go to those who wish to mark their respect also. It's only two minutes after all.
However, we had one woman kick off a bit. I can only say I'm glad I wasn't there at the time, as I would've given her a piece of my mind once the silence was over. Basically she wanted service, whilst we were all observing the silence. Several announcements had been put out leading to it, yet she disturbed it anyway.
Whilst I accept some may not buy into this form of respect for whatever reason, she could have just left, or muttered to herself, whatever, but acceptance should go to those who wish to mark their respect also. It's only two minutes after all.
12 November 2008, 09:46 AM
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12 November 2008, 04:24 PM
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As the issue of manpower came to the forefront of Parliamentary Debate in 1914, many men from a cross section of society volunteered for active service, including members of staff of both Houses of Parliament. However, it wasn't until the Military Service Act of 1916 that conscription was introduced.
When Great Britain declared war on Germany in August 1914, most believed the hostilities would be over by Christmas of that year. However, it soon became clear that the war would not be won in a matter of months and so public and political attention quickly turned towards maintaining the war effort. This in itself proved immensely difficult as the need for skilled workers in Blighty began to compete with the need for soldiers on the front line.
A culmination of factors, simple patriotism and the appeal of a regular wage being two prominent reasons, meant that Lord Kitchener's volunteer campaign spearheaded by his famous call to arms poster 'Your Country Needs You', encouraged over 1 million men to enlist by January 1915. However, the voluntary system soon proved insufficient as the war continued and the casualties increased. After attempts by both Lord Derby and Asquith to encourage men to step up, the cabinet could see no alternative - compulsory active service was the only way to win the war.
In 1916 the Military Service Act was passed which imposed conscription on all single men aged 18 to 41, with exemptions for those in essential war time employment, those deemed medically unfit, religious ministers, and conscientious objectors. However, although conscription proved necessary during this time to ensure all those who were eligible enlisted, many of those on the front line had joined the armed forces before the war had begun and were considered to be professional soldiers. Two such men, who lost their lives whilst on active service, were members of staff of the Houses of Parliament.
When Great Britain declared war on Germany in August 1914, most believed the hostilities would be over by Christmas of that year. However, it soon became clear that the war would not be won in a matter of months and so public and political attention quickly turned towards maintaining the war effort. This in itself proved immensely difficult as the need for skilled workers in Blighty began to compete with the need for soldiers on the front line.
A culmination of factors, simple patriotism and the appeal of a regular wage being two prominent reasons, meant that Lord Kitchener's volunteer campaign spearheaded by his famous call to arms poster 'Your Country Needs You', encouraged over 1 million men to enlist by January 1915. However, the voluntary system soon proved insufficient as the war continued and the casualties increased. After attempts by both Lord Derby and Asquith to encourage men to step up, the cabinet could see no alternative - compulsory active service was the only way to win the war.
In 1916 the Military Service Act was passed which imposed conscription on all single men aged 18 to 41, with exemptions for those in essential war time employment, those deemed medically unfit, religious ministers, and conscientious objectors. However, although conscription proved necessary during this time to ensure all those who were eligible enlisted, many of those on the front line had joined the armed forces before the war had begun and were considered to be professional soldiers. Two such men, who lost their lives whilst on active service, were members of staff of the Houses of Parliament.
12 November 2008, 06:18 PM
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