[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by joeysteele

I think it is very relevant indeed actually.

You said Heroic acts should only get the medal, you then said,'your words', it would be demeaning to others to give this man this medal.

I pointed out just how over and above his personal call of duty, just how heroic this man's act was even at the age of 77.

I have read all the posts unfortunately and find them rather petty,begrudging and sickening to be honest.

Here in its unaltered entirety is my post:

"I have to agree with you Livia.

This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal, but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award.

Incidentally, I am no spring chicken, though considerably younger than Bernard, but I would have done EXACTLY the same as he did, God Bless him."
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Now let us just analyse what I actually said and compare it with what you claim I said:

YOU CLAIM:

"You said Heroic acts should only get the medal"

I ACTUALLY SAID:

"This brave guy was heroic and DESERVED recognition for his selfless valour by way of some official award or medal"

YOU CLAIM:

" you then said,'your words', it would be demeaning to others to give this man this medal."

I ACTUALLY SAI

"but awarding him The George Cross would be demeaning to countless other equally as brave people who have committed heroic deeds - some who have even lost their lives in doing so - who have not received this particular award."

Despite taking my words out of context, clearly YOUR interpretation of what I wrote is wrong.

I have nothing but admiration for this brave selfless man and nothing but sorrow for the senseless tragic death of the all too young and beautiful, caring MP Jo Cox, and I have never stated that anyone's reaction to this horrific incident would be any different had it been a Tory, Green or UKIP MP, because I personally do not believe it would be - senseless, brutal taking of innocent life is abhorrent - no matter what political persuasion the victim(s) may have had.