[MrGaryy]

Originally Posted by WOMBAI

I don't think most are suggesting that guys sign up with the intention of laying down their lives for others - but, when the time comes and they face danger to themselves and others, most do their job to best of their ability and accept the risks facing them!

A lot leave at the earliest opportunity, but many stay, knowing the risks - and that, in itself, is a brave decision, always being aware that today could possibly be your last!

In my book, Steve was brave because he was there doing his job, regardless of his reason for joining in the first place! If he wasn't there, someone else would have to be. And if there were no 'volunteer's - young guys, like those on this forum, would be conscripted to do it! They should be thanking them, not ridiculing them!

Nobody is ridiculing them for being in the army, as I've already said and reiterated, the thread was not to put down his bravery to be in the army and fight for his country, just to make it clear that walking past a bomb at the wrong time and being unlucky does not make you a hero.

Though on the flip side, I don't see why being an ex forces man makes him immune from being a dickhead and doesn't make him immune from dissecting his person. This is what the entire show is about after all.