Today the MOD informed the general public to stop sending parcels to armed forces personel based abroad.
It as become a bit of a tradition to send a goody parcel to a "British Soldier in Afganistan". from what I've heard the squaddies really appreciate these random acts of kindness, proving that people back home do care about them. These parcels usually contain soaps, stationery and food goodies.
I can see why in the run up to Christmas it would be best not to send the parcels so their friends and families presents can get through to them, but for the rest of the year all parcels should be allowed. The MOD says the extra parcels mean more flights all over the world putting flight crews in extra danger. I put it that it's some petty beauracrat is trying to save a few quid!
I bet the bloke who thought of this new edit won't be on the front line over the holiday period and they'll have all there parcels.....
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