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Originally Posted by WOMBAI

Is Steve not allowed strong opinions - especially on something as personal as the army and it's presence in other countries! We are all entitled to opinions on that, but I guess that Steve felt that some members of the general public often don't know enough about what is going on to have an informed opinion! It is clearly an emotive subject for him - and he over-reacted - we all do it - doesn't mean he has extreme, intolerant views. Maybe you over-react in your description of him based on that incident! No-one is saying he is perfect, but it seems some expect him to be!

As for the snoring - what do you propose he does about that - it is not a conscious action that he can control! And most of what you say about him moaning could be applied to any of the other hms at various times - they all love a good moan!

I think that your description of him as a 'dirty old man' speaks volumes about your view of his age in relation to his actions. He is 41 that is not old - he is not dead below the waste - and she is not exactly young at 31! He was flattered by her attentions and was trying to join in more and have a bit of fun! Whether he got a bit carried away and OTT in that, perhaps not realising how a predominantly young audience might perceive that, is down to personal opinion - but to call him a perv is pretty OTT in my opinion!

What is questionable - is Keeley's motives. She has the advantage of knowing how the hms are perceived outside and did seem to make a beeline for Steve - one has to ask why! She is not a silly young girl, but a mature business woman! She was constantly paying him attention and cuddling up to him - the fact that you don't once question her motives - makes me question your judgement!

Talk about a subconcious submission to his disability. Marcus was the biggest perv on the planet last year, right?

Take away a leg and an eye and things are different.