VIC DALBERT

I have just read about the National Union of Teachers ban on the Armed Forces coming into schools to promote the forces.
Apparently the resolution was passed at their annual conference because they beleive they are not being totally straight about the risks and dangers faced by recruits and as such are glamourising the the forces.
I have never heard such nonsense in all my life. Iraq and Afghanistan are feautured on our TV screens everynight, in newspapers and all over the net. Deaths are announced on news programmes. This is a highly disrespectful move by the NUT, sends the wrong message and may damage recruitment. Yes the dangers have to be outlined and I am sure that Forces recruitment officers make sure applicants know what they are getting into. I just hope the NUT changes its mind on this daft proposal and decides to work with the forces rather than slapping them in the face.