Valkyrie Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Just wondering if anyone has seen the petition to the Government for the Gurkhas? I have signed because they used to be based near here and I think it is terrible to treat them so badly. Anyone interested the petition is at: http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Gurkha-soldiers/ Over 30,000 signatures so far and the deadline is 26th November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonix Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ive signed Koojie. I was reading this the other day and I think that these brave men have earned the right to live here. If Gurkha's post 1997 can stay, why not those before? We have so many people in this country who should be deported over these "Ooops, word censored!"le and courageous men. Stacey xXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 I agree Phonix - I saw that poor old fellow on the news last night - goodness knows how old he is, but he must be well over the 100 mark to have fought in both world wars, even if he was a little boy at the time - fancy having to go through the courts to prove your attachment to this country when it had been so well documented. My grandad was in the first world war and said he was 18 to get in the Royal Artillery when he was only 16 - he was born in 1896! He missed the second because he was gassed in the trenches so not fit for active duty - but then he joined Dad's Army instead! Then you look at the news and see some, er Europeans, who set up crime rings all over the country and you have to wonder why they are allowed to stay! Absolutely shameful that they even had to put a year limit on these brave people in the first place. Round of applause to Joanna Lumley! Oh dear, better take the tablets before I go on too much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 An absolute disgrace! I signed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs G Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I've signed, these are people who have fought for our country - they deserve so much more than this government is willing to give them. So many more less deserving people seem to be allowed to remain here and claim benefits - how dare the government treat brave men in such a way, kick out the criminals and those who incite racial tensions and let the Gurkhas stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejmum Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 This is so outrageous. I went to an army school in Hong Kong, and the absolutely gorgeous gurkhas used to have to drive our school busses (and make the teenaged girls swoon1) These guys were lovely, and completely part of the UK forces as far as I could see. Their kids went to the forces school, I never realised that they were any different. They are part of our forces, they should have the same rights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Signed. There are times when the British Government should hang its head in shame.........and this is one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Signed. There are times when the British Government should hang its head in shame.........and this is one of them. Ditto I've signed - so has Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've signed. It just defies all logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Done. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Makes you wonder sometimes what planet these politicians come from Signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've signed. It's disgraceful that we treat these men this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucknette Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Signed. The rest of my family will sign when they come in shortly. I agree we should stand by these man as they did for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaR Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Signed. The logic of the 'powers that be' when deciding who can stay and who should go never ceases to amaze me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've signed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I've signed. Another disgraceful showing from the powers that be!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I have signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks for posting the link - I've signed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Signed. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Also signed. I heard about it on the news the other day but didn't realise there was an online petition. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Well done peeps - I forgot to send the link to OH - done it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks for posting this. I've signed, numbers now up to 31,894. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
