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Sailors to sell their stories! Rumours that Turney will get £100,000.

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ovenREADYhotcrossbuns · 09/04/2007 17:18

I think it is wrong - but just wondered what other people think?? And if I am being too blinkered in my opinion.

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vitomum · 09/04/2007 17:20

i think it is wrong too. i am sure the reasons behind making and exception in this case are very cynical

Twiglett · 09/04/2007 17:24

I think the whole furore over 'they shouldn't have spoken' / 'they shouldn't be allowed to profit' is totally disgusting if I'm honest

feels very Daily Mail reader

makes me sad

WonkySquonky · 09/04/2007 17:26

They shouldn't be allowed to profit from this.

Imo

JanH · 09/04/2007 17:28

The decision has just been reviewed according to R4 news?

I think I think it's wrong too (fence-sitting as usual!)

Twiglett · 09/04/2007 17:28

why not?

JanH · 09/04/2007 17:29

No - it's going to be reviewed

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ovenREADYhotcrossbuns · 09/04/2007 17:30

Sorry, I don't read The Mail. I am just curious as to what people think.

Why is that sad?

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ovenREADYhotcrossbuns · 09/04/2007 17:31

Sorry, just re-read - it makes you sad.

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JanH · 09/04/2007 17:31

If it is deemed OK to sell the stories then a large proportion of the money should go into a fund to benefit the families of those killed on active service who can't tell their stories

NadineBaggott · 09/04/2007 17:40

I just wonder what there is to read?

Haven't we heard most of it?

My own viewpoint is that whilst they are still in service they should keep schtum. When they re-enter civvy street then it's up to them.

Twiglett · 09/04/2007 17:41

but they experienced something that most would see as traumatic .. that unfortunately there is a voracious public appetite for the details .. why should they not be paid for their personal stories .. they own them

they do not owe anything to those who poor unfortunates who have died

they are individuals not just drones or pawns

I think its a strange attitude that having committed no criminal offence they shouldn't be as able to profit from their personal stories in the same way as a kiss-and-tell twat does

Gobbledigook · 09/04/2007 17:44

ROFL @ 'a kiss and tell twat'!!

Sorry.

hatwoman · 09/04/2007 17:50

I have to disagree twiglett - they don;t own their stories - they aren't personal stories. they're professional. their experience occured in the line of duty. and not just any duty or any profession. arguably one of the most important professions we as a nation have, a profession that simply can;t be compromised in this way.

I think this is a cynical political decision. It's a form of propaganda different only from Iran parading them on telly saying how lovely Iranians are in its sophistication. I'm stunned at it. Absolutely stunned.

NadineBaggott · 09/04/2007 17:54

have to agree with the hatwoman on this one.

noddyholder · 09/04/2007 17:55

I think it is shocking too.

cazzybabs · 09/04/2007 18:06

I don't see why she should not be able to sell her story. She is a public servant and doesn't earn much. I bet she will leave the navy after this. She has a daughter - we all want the best for our children. Maybe she will save the money to ensure the daughter has a decent education etc.

The papers wouldn't offer her money if people didn't want to read it. Also what is the different between her selling her story and say a celbs nanny telling the story or some celb doing drub rehab for the Xth time. Other ex-forces have written books about their adventures. Who is the SAS guy who has now made a career from it (Andy Macnab?).

hatwoman · 09/04/2007 18:22

writing about it once you've left the forces is very different - the conflict of interest no longer exists because you're no longer in the forces. also the potential for skewing the politics of the day has often passed

Twiglett · 09/04/2007 18:25

no sorry don't get it ...

don't see what difference one sensationalised account will make .. it shall be a flash in the pan and chip paper tomorrow as with all such 'news'

JanH · 09/04/2007 18:27

Apart from pissing off the Iranians even more than they already are?

(After all their "generosity" is being thrown in their faces - naughty Tony neglected to say thanks for the gift after all)

yellowrose · 09/04/2007 18:32

They were lucky they were captured by an Axis of Evil country. Now they can profit from it. Quite pathetic, I have no respect for them.

NadineBaggott · 09/04/2007 18:33

10 to 1 they'll only be interested inthe woman's story - or she'll earn the most.

I find slightly sickening if I'm honest. There's a lack of dignity in selling your story to a paper and I like my service personnel to be dignified.

paulaplumpbottom · 09/04/2007 18:33

Its seems that it will do exactly what the military don't want. The public will lose sympathy for them

mum2sons · 09/04/2007 18:43

I am on the fence a bit with this one. However, I think if she is going to sell the story she should give the money away.Don`t think I would do it but hey who am I to judge.

Her selling the story may make the West seem even more capitalist and wind up the Iranians. Next time hostages are taken, there maybe less sympathy/more torture?

JanH · 09/04/2007 18:49

Have just seen on aol news that the Iranians took the youngest lad's "£160 ipod" off him.

WTF was he doing with an ipod while on active duty?

paulaplumpbottom · 09/04/2007 18:56

She could donate it to a charity that helps oppresed women in that part of the world.