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**Kanluwen**

Soldier mocked over loss of legs
Matthew Weston
Sapper Weston wants to stay in the Army

A soldier from Somerset who lost both legs and his right arm while serving in Afghanistan has been subjected to cruel taunts over his injuries.

Sapper Matthew Weston, 20, from Taunton, stepped on a bomb while on patrol in Helmand Province on 29 June.

While he was being treated at Selly Oak hospital in Birmingham his mother took him out shopping where they encountered a group of "boisterous" youths.

Rena Weston, 40, said: "They shouted he's lost something... like his legs.

Shooting team

Speaking from the family home Mrs Weston said: "They were laughing at what they thought was a very funny statement to make.

"We continued around the corner and I put my arms around Matthew and said, 'are you okay love?'

"He just went silent. Then he said, 'I suppose I had better get used to it for the rest of my life.'

"I don't think anyone, no matter what their disability, should be treated like that," said Mrs Weston.

Since the incident Sapper Weston has finished his treatment at Selly Oak hospital.

"He's determined to stay in the Army," said Mrs Weston.

"He has trialled with the 2012 Paralympics shooting team and he's going to receive coaching and possibly be in the team, which will be a great boost for Matthew.

"We have got no choice. We have got to get on with it."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/somerset/8309714.stm

Did I miss a memo or something? Is this common treatment for vets over there, or are kids just getting THAT bad?

**Ultrafool**

Kids a these days are big a holes, they really have no respect for anyone any more.

**Kanluwen**

I guess so.

Kids pulling that crap though should be publicly beaten. Just ridiculous.

**MeanGreenStompa**

As mentioned previously in many other threads, we have 'chav' kids here. They are a fething menace and need pain.

And national service...

**Mick A**

Due to good old Euro and British law the best you can do these days is tell a kid he's naughty. That's really going to teach them respect...
Mick

**Kanluwen**

So, from what I understand...
Chavs are the little wanna-be gangbangers, yeah?

Hell, sounds like some of the kids at my college. There on financial aid and they never go to class...

Hrm. There must be some way we can make these groups viable to be picked up by the cops for all kinds of shenanigans. I must sleep, and think.

**paulguise**

It's sad someone serving their country gets treated like that.

You could try the "scared straight" approach. Just take group of chavs, put them in the worst prison you can find for a few days (or weeks, whatever gets the point across). Worked out well in California a few years ago.

Just a thought.

Cheers

**Kilkrazy**

On the plus side...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/6339278/Judge-tells-youth-he-deserves-a-good-kicking.html

**Blake**

I don't really think we need to treat them like heroes though. They chose their career how they want it and why are they more heroic than another man like a bin-man or street sweeper?

Of course, it is ridiculous to insult them unless they're doing something a-moral in going to war (which I am too uninformed to judge myself)

**SilverMK2**

At least he is being treated in one of the best rehabilitation centres in the country. The unit at Birmingham is fantastic.

**radiohazard**

Kanluwen wrote:

Soldier mocked over loss of legs
Matthew Weston
Sapper Weston wants to stay in the Army

A soldier from Somerset who lost both legs and his right arm while serving in Afghanistan has been subjected to cruel taunts over his injuries.

Sapper Matthew Weston, 20, from Taunton, stepped on a bomb while on patrol in Helmand Province on 29 June.

While he was being treated at Selly Oak hospital in Birmingham his mother took him out shopping where they encountered a group of "boisterous" youths.

Rena Weston, 40, said: "They shouted he's lost something... like his legs.

Shooting team

Speaking from the family home Mrs Weston said: "They were laughing at what they thought was a very funny statement to make.

"We continued around the corner and I put my arms around Matthew and said, 'are you okay love?'

"He just went silent. Then he said, 'I suppose I had better get used to it for the rest of my life.'

"I don't think anyone, no matter what their disability, should be treated like that," said Mrs Weston.

Since the incident Sapper Weston has finished his treatment at Selly Oak hospital.

"He's determined to stay in the Army," said Mrs Weston.

"He has trialled with the 2012 Paralympics shooting team and he's going to receive coaching and possibly be in the team, which will be a great boost for Matthew.

"We have got no choice. We have got to get on with it."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/somerset/8309714.stm

Did I miss a memo or something? Is this common treatment for vets over there, or are kids just getting THAT bad?

People who take the P!$$ out of people with disabilities and war veterans need to experience what their victims have gone through.

Those gakkers make me feel ashamed to call myself a countryman.

Sorry - very narked off by this (amongst other things) right now.

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paulguise wrote:It's sad someone serving their country gets treated like that.

You could try the "scared straight" approach. Just take group of chavs, put them in the worst prison you can find for a few days (or weeks, whatever gets the point across). Worked out well in California a few years ago.

Just a thought.

Cheers

Problem is - they just re-offend.

It really doesn't work.

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GODDAMMIT I'M REALLY ANNOYED NOW!!!

**covenant84**

Kanluwen wrote:I guess so.

Kids pulling that crap though should be publicly beaten. Just ridiculous.

Totally agree, this sort of behavior is disgusting

Mick A wrote:Due to good old Euro and British law the best you can do these days is tell a kid he's naughty. That's really going to teach them respect...
Mick

whoa whoa there sir! You can't say that in schools here anymore, I was on a teaching course. Now you just have to congraulate them when they're NOT naughty... 'cus that'll teach them a lesson!

Our education system is so fethed up!

**LuciusAR**

Inbred scumbags making mocking comments at passers by are by no means uniquire to the UK. They exist evreywhere an go by many different names.

But yeah these little gits deserved a kicking. I'm actually rather suprised the Vet in this case did'nt respond by given them a good hiding. If he's seen action and wants to remain the Army (which I'm sure he should be allowed to do) then I'm sure he's faced worse than a couple of chavs.

**dogma**

I'm pretty sure the absence of 3 limbs took violence off the table.

**covenant84**

SilverMK2 wrote:At least he is being treated in one of the best rehabilitation centres in the country. The unit at Birmingham is fantastic.

I can see it from my office window. Does anyone know if there's a link to that documentary they filmed there a few weeks ago? I missed it because of work hours at the time

**reds8n**

dogma wrote:I'm pretty sure the absence of 3 limbs took violence off the table.

*hand to hand combat joke*

**squilverine**

Sadly this sort of thing is becoming more common, only yesterday the Sun (a British newspaper) published a photo of a drunken student pi$$ing over a war memorial, he has since been charged by the Police, but only after a raft of complaints.

The problem in the UK isn't with the Police, for the most part they do a good job, especialy when it comes to solving serious crime. The problem lies with a poor criminal justice system, not enough prison spaces and judges who are out of touch and unwilling to bring the full force of the law to bear.

In cases like this I would advocate a public whipping followed by a few weeks hard labour.

**Frazzled**

Ultrafool wrote:Kids a these days are big a holes, they really have no respect for anyone any more.

Better idea. Draft them. Send them to find land mines by walking. See how it feels.

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Blake wrote:I don't really think we need to treat them like heroes though. They chose their career how they want it and why are they more heroic than another man like a bin-man or street sweeper?

Of course, it is ridiculous to insult them unless they're doing something a-moral in going to war (which I am too uninformed to judge myself)

Um because the trash guy doesn't get his legs go off. Jeez don't be an absurd jerk.

**Cheese Elemental**

It's just kids being idiots. A good hiding would cure it.

**grizgrin**

Blake wrote:I don't really think we need to treat them like heroes though. They chose their career how they want it and why are they more heroic than another man like a bin-man or street sweeper?

Of course, it is ridiculous to insult them unless they're doing something a-moral in going to war (which I am too uninformed to judge myself)

Your efforts at trolling were not very successful.

**Lord-Loss**

There are risks in alot of jobs.

Its sad, but its not anymore sad then the builder who got hit on the head by a brick and is in a coma.

**Frazzled**

Bull gak. One volunteered to keep your sorry ass safe and free to waste your time arguing with a Texan on the internet. One wants to build a wall.

You are free because rough men stand ready to do violence to those who would take away your freedom. (ok that and the English Channel).

**squilverine**

Regardless of a soldiers intentions when joining up, they are volunteering to do a very dangerous job. By volunteering to put their lives in harms way, they are not only protecting our nation but they are also enabling civvies to enjoy thier lives without the risk of conscription.

Insulting anyone who is disabled is out of order, but to insult someone who has actively put their life on the line to protect the rights and freedoms we all enjoy is even more sickening. although I doubt the slack jaws in question knew he was a soldier.

Many people who read about these incidents say that those involved should be sent to the front lines themselves. As a former soldier myself, I would say that we wouldn't want them there.

**Frazzled**

squilverine wrote:
Many people who read about these incidents say that those involved should be sent to the front lines themselves. As a former soldier myself, I would say that we wouldn't want them there.

You're misinterpreting-we mean in front of the front line. I heard they also make excellent windshield protectors...

**Vermillion**

It's how things are starting to go over here. It's a cuddle state, try to give everyone what they want and not spank them because it will hurt them or their feelings. Oh human rights this and human rights that as well. This doesn't just apply to the sort of kids in question either, there are other groups I think that this applies to out of fear of being seen as intolerant, racist and so on.

If a puppy messes on the carpet, you teach it not to. The liberals and frankly idiots who have let this plague of delinquincy get too far should be shot and the kids in question treated like the puppy messing on the carpet.

This might sound cold, hateful and extreme, but growing up idiots like these made my existance intolerable, and they still do to so many all over the UK. Couple of weeks ago there was a news story about kids like this being the reason for a death and yet all through the torment the kids were untouchable.

It's disgusting. The government should be off their asses and sorting out domestic problems instead of looking abroad for things to put right.

**SagesStone**

What is a chav anyway?

**garret**

Is this happened in america those kids would be either
A:beaten to a pulp by the guy with no legs.
B run from the guy bet get exusted after 10 feet.

**reds8n**

n0t_u wrote:What is a chav anyway?

The future.

The future's bright : the future's Burberry.

..our version of "bogans"

**Lord-Loss**

Of course its wrong to make fun of disabled people, the dicks who were mocking him should be beaten to death/near death.

You are free because rough men stand ready to do violence to those who would take away your freedom.

I live in a house cause rough men build houses, cause its there job.

**SagesStone**

reds8n wrote:
n0t_u wrote:What is a chav anyway?

The future.

The future's bright : the future's Burberry.

..our version of "bogans"

Ah, the guys who talk funny are nearly always drunk, pick fights and pick up wellfare checks for a living; waste of space.
Got it thanks