Today we saw George W Bush leave the White House and we saw people from all over go to Washington DC to see Bush go and Obama become president of the USA.

It was a great day to see this warmonger leave the White House, a man who has caused so much hurt, so many tears and brought a country down. A man that loved to go to war.

So lets hope that Obama will be true to his word and bring the troops home. Lets hope now that he is the president he is not like the rest of the elected government and goes back on his word.

When I saw that man leave the White House I had a big smile on my face - I say thank god this horrible man has left.

George Bush and Tony Blair have now left behind them the power that they had - so lets hope that one day these two men will have to stand up in court and say "I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth"

Shame on you.

The MoD decision to keep using Snatch Landrovers makes me feel sick to the pit off my stomach.

How the hell can they say that snatch vehicles are safe to stay when even troops call them  'mobile coffins'.

How many lives have been lost when a snatch has been involved?

Have the MoD not learnt anything through the deaths of our troops?

At Gordon's inquest they said if he had the right equipment it would have saved his life.

Well what the hell are they giving our troops snatch vehicles for?

They're not right for our boys - they're not going to save their lives.

If they're that safe why say they're being replaced?

LIES LIES AND MORE LIES!

Snatch Land Rovers are officially categorised as Protected Patrol Vehicles and are used in peacekeeping missions and other operations where troops need quick land transport.

NOT in a WAR ZONE

They are incapable of withstanding roadside bombs.

SO WHAT CHANCE DO OUR TROOPS STAND?

AND IF THEY'RE THAT SAFE LET OUR GOVERNMENT DRIVE ABOUT IN THEM.

On the 15 of November at 8pm on BBC2 there is a film on called The Fallen. Its about the family and friends that have lost a loved one.

Rose Gentle

I truly believe our service personel should not be serving in Afghanistan, this war has not been won in the past and certainly will not be won in the future.

I believe the public want our troops out and see this as a mindless slaughter on our soldiers.

We have lost too many and I for one have seen the sheer devastation the loss of a soldier has on a family and everyone other person.

This goverment should hang their heads in shame and apologise to the nation for their betrayal of our service personel and their families.

Wake up Britain.

Dear MFAW,
My name is Barry & up till Oct 25th 2007 was a Ssgt with REME attached to 1st Battalion Staffordshire Regt (now 3rd Mercians).

Regarding the "Snatch L/Rover" I was serving in Northern Ireland (25 Engr Regt REME) when they came into service there first of all.

During their "receipt inspections" we noticed large gaps between the door & the front door post,easily big enough for a well aimed shot or shrapnel to pass through.

The Vehicle was designed & built to withstand small arms fire & offer protection against the devices that the IRA had to offer at the time. I personnally saw the results of one such device which removed all the front un-armoured panel work of the vehicle, the vehicle in my opinion had done what it was designed to do, everybody in side was alive & from what I remember un-injured.

They told us they are going to pay us a month in advance & that’s about £750 for recruits but there will be some deductions. First accommodation, food, tax, national insurance & some other bits & pieces after which you will have £250. Then we have to buy our regimental tracksuits £50, then they said we have to pay for laundry & recreational facilities for the entire 6 month training period £170. Leaving us with £70. Wooo!
Letter from trainee recruit to his mother

 It is hard for me as I am against this war in Iraq & Afghanistan, with every bone in my body. Many many innocent Iraqi men women & children have died. Their crime. Living in a country that has oil.
This is a fact. A proven fact.

The Iraq war has produced  the biggest number of military deaths since Vietnam for American soldiers & our British death toll is rising higher & higher. Afghanistan will serve to see a huge impact on that death toll. My son could so easily be one of them.

 Today I received my first letter from my baby boy. He is tired & sore but in high spirits. There was a down moment though & this in his words is it.

"So far I have had lessons in law, hygiene, infantry structure, basic weapon skills, drill, admin & my favourite money. Mum listen to this…
 

Families of those who have died or injured, have asked Des Browne, to meet with them to explain why British soldiers are still being sent on patrol or in convoys in Snatch Land Rovers.
The MoD are fully aware of the dangers and know that Snatch offer little or no protection against the type of explosive devices being used in Iraq and Afghanistan. They also know of the concerns voiced by military experts as well as those serving in these conflicts and their families.
There was a review of armoured vehicles in June / July 2006 but this did not lead to Snatch Land Rovers being taken out of theatre.
At my son’s inquest in January this year the Coroner said that it was outside her jurisdiction to investigate whether Snatch should be used. I felt let down by the inquest which only lasted 3 hours and therefore contacted a solicitor to see if anything could be done.
As the deaths in Snatch continue to stack up I and others have been moved to take this matter up with the Secretary of State and on 3rd September we wrote to ask him to meet with us.  
There is power in numbers so please email my solicitor Jocelyn Cockburn on: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want to be added to the list or have information about Snatch which might help.
 
Susan Smith
(mother of Phillip Hewett – died in a Snatch Land Rover in Iraq on 16 July 2005).

My eldest son is in the Royal Engineers. I was distraught when he told me he wanted to join the army although I understood his reasons for joining. There are no jobs with career prospects in our area, the situation is hopeless for our young people who have no wish to go to university or take on dead end jobs.

Because my son has been brought up with confidence and self esteem being unemployed was not an option so he took a difficult decision and joined the army. Don't get me wrong, I support our brave men and women wholeheartedly, but there is no way I support the illegal war in Iraq or the futile operation in Afghanistan, both of which are using our brave children as political pawns.

The people who are responsible for them being there, (Tony Blair and George Bush) have the blood of hundreds of troops on their hands, we can only pray that our new prime minister will see what a fiasco Iraq and Afghanistan are and get our troops out of there asap.

"Please take one or two minutes to fill out the Downing Street petition on behalf of our injured soldiers, bearing in mind we all know what the damage of war can do. Our comrades are returning from Iraq & Afghanistan with horrific injuries to a health care situation that is a joke"
Soldiers statement

The House of Lords will hear our case for an independent inquiry into the legality of the Iraq war on the 11th February 2008.
For 3 days there will be nine law lords considering our case - the supreme court of the UK.
We hope to persuade the House of Lords that there should be an independent inquiry to look at whether or not Iraq war was lawful.

Lets hope the lords don't back down.

Rose Gentle 

I have just spent the weekend with my son celebrating his 21st birthday. As a single mother all my life it was a day I waited for. It was a muted private affair. I know many  of you can't spend birthdays with your children after this illegal war and my heart goes out to you.

My son is now a stranger to me. He watched his friend get his head blown off in Iraq. My son's eyes are dead, his spirit crushed, he had no celebration in him and I'm devestated that Blair has robbed my child of a huge celebration of his life.

He makes me sick that he is going on this big victory parade to celebrate what? Killing our children! May god never forgive him!!

The day of the 27th of February brought to an end the life of a wonderful young man, and dedicated soldier of 2 rifles regiment, Daniel Lee Coffey. Age just 21 It also brought with it a huge resolve, a resolve to fight for truth and for justice.

To fight for truth for the people of this country and fight for justice for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice of their lives, and for those who have been maimed and injured and for those still in Iraq and Afghanistan fighting this most unholiest of wars.

Operation Braveheart is a mission crusade, started by David Godfrey, the grandfather of Daniel, in his memory, for our dedicated servicemen and women, who, in the face of battle have been, and still are, ill equipped and prepared, for such events as these.
The governance of this our country must learn much from the mistakes made, and should admit to making them, then maybe we can all move on to make things better for our country, and the world we live in, and try to make Britain great again, as she once was.

I got back from work to hear the news that Prince Harry will not be serving in Iraq along with his regiment and countless other regiments as it is considered too dangerous for him to be there. It is also too dangerous for the troops already in Iraq and Afghanistan - so if that is the case BRING ALL THE TROOPS HOME NOW!!!!!!