“Martine, if you bothered to read Rob's comment you'd see what he was talking about when he mentioned racism. Try reading MG's comment where it says, "GOD, THEY WANT EVERYTHING." "THEY" being the armed forces. As Rob quite rightly points out, if someone had called one of the ethnic minority groups "THEM" or "THEY" there would be public outcry, but as MG was just talking about the British Armed Forces, then that makes such comments ok. As I see it, the one with the "big, fat chip" on their shoulder, and showing agression is you, Martine. Maybe you should learn to read or learn to keep your mouth shut when commenting on something you obviously know nothing about. Why don't you go back to "hugging trees" or sweeping the streets? Something you should be very good at..... (And "Yes!" I am a serving member of the armed forces!)”

“Rob i truly dont think you read my comment at all. I agree if places are in such bad condition that people should complain. Have a look again. Yep i did write that!! What the hell are you going on about racist stuff for!!??? People are allowed to have very strong views of the services. I could not care less if yopu were in the services or not just as you dont know if i was. I find you to be aggressive and with a great big fat chip on your shoulder. Maybe learn to control your temper. Did the services make you that way or were you already like that. Go and get a min wage job and dont moan unless of course you wanna join up. That is what you said wasnt it!!??”

“My Martine, ain't we clever? The standard of some defence housing is way below that of ordinary council houses. Forces tennants do not get to live in these houses for free, they do pay rent, council tax, water rates, utility bills etc. If you were renting sub-standard accomodation, would you not "moan" to your landlord and ask them to sort it out? I think you would...
To someone that is used to living "in the field", in holes in the ground, or in a metal box for 7/8 months, the standard of accomodation may not seem too bad, but as it is the family of the service member, Wife/Husband/Children, that live in the house 24/7, why should they live in sub-standard conditions? Also Martine, I did not say people that earn minimum wage do not work hard. What I did say was that if you are on minimum wage and don't like it, do something about it rather than moan about others that earn more than you. Also M.G's comment "My God they want everything" just about sums up his/her mentality and, unfortunately, that of around 90% of the British population. If MG had said that about one of the "ethnic minority" groups, you would all be up in arms shouting "Racist" and the such, but as he/she was only commenting on the British Armed Forces, then no-one cares. And you accuse me of "double standards" Martine.. Enough said I think...”

“J.J i realise it must be lonely if a partner or family memeber is in the services but it was not the army that gave us freedom of speech. Sadly we need an army to serve and protect but freedom of speech is not where that came from. It comes from people also fighting wars within society.”

“Rob. Although M.g may have a few comments incorrect, they are correct in saying what makes them any different. You need a spine to join!!?? What on earth has that got to do with anything. So people are allowed to moan about poor conditions of houses but M.G is not allowed to complain about min wage. Double standards i think!! Its the choice of the person to join the army. Total choice. Its not like it used to be where you were forced to join. Its a choice. By all means complain if houses are really that poor but so are lots of houses that people move into that are not in the army and have to spend their own money to make it better. Seems to me a lot of people in the services get lots of money, oh and Rob for your information just because someone earns minimum wage does not mean they are not working hard. Seems to me that your the moron!!”

“Would love to buy, but we move around too much, kids too. Still not a real home, so far away from family and friends. Can get lonely when they are away for 7/8 months of the year. Know I may not even be in a position to have the freedom of speech to comment if we didn't make our sacrifices. Good job some see it as a "calling" rather than a choice!”

“It's not about being snooty Andy, it's about some of houses belonging to DHE being below most peoples living standards, and in poor repair. As I said before on leaving an MOD you have a march out and they will give you a list of corrections you must complete or pay fines. It's the duty of the tenants to keep the house tidy and presentable, but it's the housing assosiation's duty to maintain these properties correctly.”

“These people choose to join up so why should they have the right to get snooty about the housing provided to them....a lot of people aren't even lucky enough to have there own home....dont be so selfish”

“M.G, Plymouth, you are without doubt, a first class, scale 'A' moron. Members of the armed forces are on decent money, but that is their choice. They chose to join up and earn that money, not sit at home, on minimum wage, and moan about every one that earns more. If you don't want minimum wages, get off your backside and either improve your situation or join up. (Though you need some spine to join up!!!!) Bonuses for being married? Get real. If you do not know anything about certain situations, do not comment on them, you will come across as a complete fool. Well done M.G, Plymouth. Also as married quarters are owned/run by the DHE, and "alterations or improvements" made by the occupant, must be returned to the original state on moving on.”

“we have had two mod properties 50 miles apart not 2 doors down!!! and we had an inspection to make sure the one we left was up to standard, the one we moved into was filthy. I have never known anyone in the forces get bonuses for being married!!! . Yes ok the money is better than the minimum wage but they work bloody hard for their wages and spend months away from home. Before anyone jumps in I know it's their choice!!!, I suggest if you don't want to live on the minimum wage sign up and get all the so called perks you think we get!!!!.”