saintwarwick Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/2469328/Soldier-badge-is-banned.html Armed cops at Heathrow airport cannot wear a tiny pin badge to support out troops because it's deemed 'offensive'. The money raised through selling these tiny badges, at £1.00 each, goes towards the forces charity 'Help for Heroes'.You can however wear rainbow symbols. Descriminate or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicko Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 LOL This is the exact reason why I said people are turning to the BNP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/2469328/Soldier-badge-is-banned.html Armed cops at Heathrow airport cannot wear a tiny pin badge to support out troops because it's deemed 'offensive'. The money raised through selling these tiny badges, at £1.00 each, goes towards the forces charity 'Help for Heroes'.You can however wear rainbow symbols. Descriminate or what. I was about to write a rant about how stupid this is but think I'll just leave it at.... :rolleyes: EDIT: The ban not your post obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilko Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 It's just a case of one group of fascists not being allowed to publicly support another group of fascists. I await your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Where's Stanley ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 I wouldn't say discrimination at the highest level, but it certainly is stupidity at the highest level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 It's just a case of one group of fascists not being allowed to publicly support another group of fascists. I await your responses.yep I must remember not to call them when my car gets nicked.i'll go and find it without the help of those fascists ( iw ould probably have a better chance.......but) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFLUENCED.COM Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 yep I must remember not to call them when my car gets nicked. When is your car getting nicked nick ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite91 Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Political correctness gone maaadddddd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Political correctness gone maaadddddd! Apparently Suggs has told his band mates that they are not allowed to celebrate christmas any more..... It's Madness gone politically correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 LOL This is the exact reason why I said people are turning to the BNP Yes, this is the exact reason people vote for the BNP. If people are told they can't wear a badge they automatically vote for a neo nazi, racist party. If only people could wear their badges. Where will it all end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Where's Stanley ? His mum's probably making his dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 #sigh# Well, nothing surprises me anymore, I despair of this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 just an example of "jobs worths" in this country who think they are speaking on behalf of people who dont want them to.. ****s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 just an example of "jobs worths" in this country who think they are speaking on behalf of people who dont want them to.. ****s Not fair, I would say it is their bosses teling them not to wear the badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Not fair, I would say it is their bosses teling them not to wear the badge? i think that was my point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint francis Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 A statement from the Met said: "The dress code states only approved corporate badging may be used." Madness. Complete madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 i think that was my point... Oh ok, make it clearer then, jo public (as I am) would tell them where to stick it but I guess in this climate they don't want to risk losing their jobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Where's Stanley ? I'm here. This morning i was in town and soldiers returning from Afganistan were parading. Not a single protest, just clapping. I wonder why my town is different to places like Luton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 A statement from the Met said: "The dress code states only approved corporate badging may be used." Madness. Complete madness. Indeed. I'm going to protest outside my work, where only corporate clothing is allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 A statement from the Met said: "The dress code states only approved corporate badging may be used." Madness. Complete madness. Pink Ribbons are 'approved' then!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Pink Ribbons are 'approved' then!? You haven't stopped to think whether any other badges/ribbons have been previously approved then? Maybe, the pin badges in question will also be approved if the request is made formally. Hey, that would make for a pretty lame news story though, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 You haven't stopped to think whether any other badges/ribbons have been previously approved then? Maybe, the pin badges in question will also be approved if the request is made formally. Hey, that would make for a pretty lame news story though, right? Quite true, anything to sell a few rags.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 I'm here. This morning i was in town and soldiers returning from Afganistan were parading. Not a single protest, just clapping. I wonder why my town is different to places like Luton? When the Islamist fascists protested in Luton, all 20 of them, they showed themselves up to be the bigoted, racist, thick morons we all knew them to be. Marginalised by the mainstream and mocked by the majority. That's why I all in favour of letting the BNP have airtime and media scrutiny as then the same will happen to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 When the Islamist fascists protested in Luton, all 20 of them, they showed themselves up to be the bigoted, racist, thick morons we all knew them to be. Marginalised by the mainstream and mocked by the majority. That's why I all in favour of letting the BNP have airtime and media scrutiny as then the same will happen to them. The more publicity the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 The more publicity the better. Tosser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Tosser. Mad cat woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Wearing any sort of non-uniform badge/ribbon on any kind of uniform looks scruffy, so I wouldn't allow it either. I'm also fairly sure that the cold hard cash is appreciated more than seeing the Sun reading public wearing these pathetic badges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 The. Sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Block 18 Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Getting back on topic, the police at Heathrow are in UNIFORM whilst on patrol and in the public eye. The idea of a UNIFORM is for everyone to look the same and have a sense of belonging. The only differing parts of a UNIFORM are rank or trade badges. Since when has it been down to the individual, wearing said UNIFORM to attempt to enhance it with his or her own embelisments. As an ex serviceman I fully support the help for heros campaign, and a lot of other charities, but how would a copper look if he filled his stab vest with all the charity pins avaliable? The only exception to this rule is and always has been the November Poppys, the only servicemen not allowed to wear them ironically is those taking part in the London Cerimonies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 11 June, 2009 Author Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Wearing any sort of non-uniform badge/ribbon on any kind of uniform looks scruffy, so I wouldn't allow it either. I'm also fairly sure that the cold hard cash is appreciated more than seeing the Sun reading public wearing these pathetic badges. But they are allowed to wear rainbow symbols and this is where the discrimination comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwig Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 I'm here. This morning i was in town and soldiers returning from Afganistan were parading. Not a single protest, just clapping. I wonder why my town is different to places like Luton? There's a sizeable immigrant population (not as much as Luton) in Watford, days after the Luton thing, there was a parade with the exact same regiment in Watford. No trouble whatsoever, no protests, nothing. It's not immigrants (or lack of) that makes your town different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlehead Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 I wouldn't allow bender stuff either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 There's a sizeable immigrant population (not as much as Luton) in Watford' date=' days after the Luton thing, there was a parade with the exact same regiment in Watford. No trouble whatsoever, no protests, nothing. It's not immigrants (or lack of) that makes your town different.[/quote'] I have witnessed first hand Sikhs and Hindus demonstrating against Muslim extremists so credit where it's due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Mad cat woman. I don't wear black leather and am not mad. I do have cats but I am not single. You are a tosser though as so many people on this forum have told you already. You clearly are a racist facist idiot. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 I don't wear black leather and am not mad. I do have cats but I am not single. You are a tosser though as so many people on this forum have told you already. You clearly are a racist facist idiot. Thanks. ROFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 11 June, 2009 Share Posted 11 June, 2009 ROFL. Stanley, you really aren't in a position to judge other people's madness given that you're a great big mental case yourself. And I mean that. Not just a little bit odd or quirky, but a genuinely disturbed individual. How your Mum puts up with you I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwarwick Posted 11 June, 2009 Author Share Posted 11 June, 2009 Not fair, I would say it is their bosses teling them not to wear the badge? Alright for gays and lesbians to wear their badges but **** our armed forces eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OttawaSaint Posted 12 June, 2009 Share Posted 12 June, 2009 Wow, what nonsense. We are positively encouraged to sport a maple leaf here. It's all about national pride and nothing about discrimination against immigrants (who are also encouraged to fly our flag proudly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 12 June, 2009 Share Posted 12 June, 2009 This thread title makes me chuckle every time I see it. It's not really "of the highest order" at all, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwaysaint Posted 12 June, 2009 Share Posted 12 June, 2009 If you're going to get your opinions from reading Sun articles, you're going to get offended pretty easily. You have no idea what the story is here, that piece was little more than a soundbite. Developing such a strong opinion from such little information makes you look an absolute arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 12 June, 2009 Share Posted 12 June, 2009 Anyone watch road wars on the tellybox? One of the Thames Valley lot wears a saints pin badge quite regularly Oh, sorry I've gone away fromt he debate. Ermmmmm.... immigrants out?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpe-le-Saint Posted 12 June, 2009 Share Posted 12 June, 2009 Faaahkin Broken Britain, faaaahkin immigrants out, political correctness gone maaaaaad and all that reactionary pathetic nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisobee Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 There's a sizeable immigrant population (not as much as Luton) in Watford' date=' days after the Luton thing, there was a parade with the exact same regiment in Watford. No trouble whatsoever, no protests, nothing. It's not immigrants (or lack of) that makes your town different.[/quote'] Agreed, I have lived in Watford for 12 years and can't recall any racial problems at all. This ban though is totally barmy, another example of Britain, the land of ridiculously enforced political correctness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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