[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I have to wonder how it's respectful to fallen soldiers to sing a song celebrating the filthy system that took them to war in the first place.

God save the Queen
Send her victorious
Never mind the cannon-fodder who died in her name
and in the name of Kings and Queens before her,
Long to reign over us
God save the Queen

Is that not how it goes?

Wether he agrees with the monarchy or not is irrellevant.The national anthem was part of the ceremony paying respects to British fallen soldiers.He has offended many veterens who are still alive today.
If i go to a funeral i join in with the prayers and hymns out of respect for the person who's funeral it is even though i'm not religious.
Not just that but he is there in his proffessional capacity as leader of the labour party and was representing his party.I would bet the majority if not all of the rest of the Labour party would have sung the anthem to show their respect.He has not represented the views of his party just his own personal vendetta against the queen and possibly country while insulting our veterans.