Friday, March 05, 2010

What if

What if a young man, with a troubled background, joined the army, did quite well, maybe saw active service abroad.

Home again, he exhibits symptoms of depression & stress, seeks solace in drink & drugs, has uncontrollable outbursts of temper.

Well he’s One Of Our Boys, a hero, isn’t he? Deserves the best care & attention we can provide.

But suppose that troubled background includes involvement in a notorious crime? Well then, we told you all along he was no good, didn’t we.

String him up & hang him out to dry.