Soldiers paraded through Barking town centre this week. A fair few people came out and waved union flags. A group of Muslims protested against the wars the west has fought in Muslim countries and some right wingers including the English Defence League showed up to counter the Muslim group.
I don't wish to denigrate or dishonour these soldiers (or those who have died in service) for doing what they believe to be right, but as Jacque Fresco says, sort if, how can we call ourselves civilised if our highest achievements - celebrated - involve killing each other?
One woman, commenting on the protest, said on the BBC that her son had just come back from Afghanistan and he was "doing his job". That's not enough. This doesn't just apply to the forces, but to any job. We should be able to do what is right - has a social return - for humanity and the planet and not be constrained to do 'any' job just to access the necessities of life (via money).
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