The way things should be: Military to be honoured with their own Bank Holiday and told to wear uniforms in public, in spite of the way that UK troops were treated in the past by a growing number of indignant civilians who are obviously against the war.
Discrimination against British servicemen and women wearing their uniform in public will become a criminal offence under Government proposals outlined yesterday.
Courts will impose tougher punishments on anyone who assaults or threatens a serviceman wearing the Queen's uniform - targeting them will be an "aggravating factor" in sentencing.
Other measures designed to boost recognition and respect for the forces include more homecoming parades for units returning from war and a drive to encourage thousands more school pupils to train as military cadets...
