By Douglas V. Gibbs
In Britain, L/Cpl Croucher won the George Cross after throwing himself on an exploding grenade to save the lives of his patrol in Helmand Province in 2008. His rucksack bore the brunt of the blast and was destroyed and his body armour was pitted with shrapnel but, miraculously, the soldier, now aged 27, escaped with only a nosebleed. The George Cross is the highest decoration for outstanding bravery which does not involve direct contact with the enemy.
Croucher attended a Birmingham City Council meeting as a guest of the council and to highlight his work with the Royal British Legion. More than 100 Birmingham City Council members put aside their political differences to honour Afghanistan veteran Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher with the ovation at their monthly meeting.
But Muslim "Respect Party" councillors Salma Yaqoob and Mohammed Ishtiaq sparked furious anger by remaining seated. I guess they expect what they believe to be respect for themselves, but their respect only goes one way.
What caught my attention was the comments by the Islamists in this story:
“It was more about the politicians feeling good about themselves for sending our young men to fight for reasons that have proved to be false,” she said.
“I have every sympathy for our soldiers on a human level, they are only doing their jobs.
“But this ovation was just a big public show, it was false patriotism. Wrapping coffins in the flag and awarding medals does not make it right.”
“At the end of the day, if these so-called politicians want to give a standing ovation why don’t they go and fight themselves.
Sounds a lot like the anti-American liberals in this country, doesn't it?
My, my, my, it is amazing how much American liberal progressives share with radical Islam.
-- Political Pistachio Conservative News and Commentary
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