now, thanks to Bobad, Keith and now you, we are discussing Israel

I am specifically saying please do not discuss Israel on this thread, Jim. I have said so in those exact words. The first mention of Israel was by you.

It is about arms and, in my opinion, why they are considered more important than anything else

Then your opinion is wrong. I should know. I started the thread. It is about the UK government's misplaced priorities. Now, once again. please do not start on about Israel again. Thank you.

Keith. The raising of spending on defense was a blatant and obvious vehicle to counterpoint the ridiculous situation of having to rely on charity for our children while lining the pockets of arms dealers. If you think for one minute that anyone would seriously suggest having a fund raiser for them you really do have comprehension difficulties.

I am no position to advise the government or anyone else what to do but if they cannot fund both the defense of the nation and the well being of its most vulnerable members then they have no business being in power.

DtG