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Well, you must realise (i know its difficult, but you must try) that the public funds our military. They are the ones that put pressure on the politicians to increase or decease the military's budget. If the public adores the scarlet dress, keep it. I know enough people in my small red neck...

Im sure that wouldnt happen if you werent trigger happy  :)

Well, are you sure that you have read the whole thread, becuase i pointed out that the general public loves the scarlet dress, its part of our heritage, and i even gave an example of how the RCMP arent rushing to replace their scarlet dress, it represents them, and people love it. You also might...

In my oppinon, the scarlet uniform should be supplied to all regular memebers of the army. The reservist would have to fundraise for theirs. Keep the DEU, keep the scarlet, dont replace one with the other.

I care, and by the way this thread has been debated, many care. I see the conflict of interest in this thread is over heritage. The point is, our military was established on British traditions and before that, the French. New Zealand and Australia havent abondoned the scarlet dress, and i...

I never suggested we rid ourselves of the DEU. I support it for how it is currently used. I am totally agianst replacing the scarlet with the DEU. Also, you must consider the oppinon of the public. If the public likes these uniforms (scarlet and DEU) why replace one with the other? Also...

Canada became a country in 1867. Before that we wore British Uniforms. From 1867 to 1914, we wore British Uniforms. Our weapons from 1800 to the 1950's were British designed. Just becuase we manufactured all our weapons here, dosnt mean they are "canadian." To simply forget these crucial years...

Isnt Canadian history linked with British heritage? As a Canadian, i recognise our link with Britain, and our British heritage. Just because you find something uncomfortable, outdated and "uncanadian" is a rather poor excuse for ditching our military links with Britain. Let me guess, your one...

Well, im sorry but i dont agree with you. The matter of the uniform being uncomfortable to you shouldnt be a reason to replace 100+ years of military heritage.

You also have to note that people see the "red coat" dress as an impressive uniform. Its beautiful, impressive and smart. Do you know enough people that hate it? I have the impression that people love it.

I find the DEU uniforms look too American for my liking. If anything, why would be want to look more American? Keep our disapearing British culture. God knows how long till its gone.

God bless her

I find your post offensive. Have you ever heard of the word "heritage"? I recognize the belief that we should distringuish ourselves from the British, but we shouldnt let the 100+ years of heritage disappear for those who find DEU more appealing. Keep DEU, but dont let it replace ceremonial...

Not be a dick, but its a simile

Sometimes i wonder. Another point i would like to make is that all of my friends wake up at 8:30 am and go to school at 9 am. Now, i find that rather pathetic i rise out of bed at 6:45 am and ready to start the day. Now, one fellow who left here to go to RMC had a 90% average in school. He...

Well, as a potential recruit in 6 months, i would like to voice my oppinon on the "nintendo generation" I agree with some that young people today are disillusioned about military life. One firend of mine quoted "when i graduate, im going to join the army and get drunk and shoot shit." Now, he...

Well, actually, cant experience the ocean in alberta. The ocean is a necessity. Christ, i just walk 2 streets from by house and catch salmon off the beach. I go crabbing early in the morning in the bay. ski hill is only 1 hour away. as i do all these activities, i can wear a T-shirt and not die...

People like him shouldnt run for officer.

Ya, i guess its too bad for ya. I never thought id here of a Brit wanting to join the CF. I do agree, Canada is the most beautiful place to live and British Columbia is the best province in canada (no snow yet so far.)

Well, after reading this thread, ill offer my oppinon. I would agree with sending Canadian troops to Iraq, IF AND I MEAN IF, the U.N. assumes controll of military and reconstruction operations. I would prefere to see a similar operation to the suez crises, a replacement of american troops by...