Hello there FOXY...

I've never felt so 'troubled' by anyone, than I have with BELLY's two most recent Posts. I've always thought of him as a decent, honourable man, and still do. I'm puzzled by the power of his condemnation of me? Gee it's not hard to make an adversary on the Forum is it? I've just this moment sent him (BELLY) a reply, you might care to have a look at it yourself? I mentioned your epithet at the heading.

His doubt that I was, or ever, a police officer, doesn't worry me at all. Long service in that particular vocation give's one a very thick skin. Some time ago another herein, raised a similar doubt, so I told him he had 'outed' me and in reality, I was a kitchen hand in a Chines Restaurant which seem to make him happy?

FOXY, there is another here on the FORUM that I will not entertain any further abuse from. He believes he can insult people with impunity, especially me. In relation to the derogatory remarks and names he calls the police, and the Vietnam War. I've lost good mates in both, therefore I'll not cop it from him at all - ever.

Sorry for the whinge FOXY, and for being so far off Topic. Therefore I apologise to; SHADOW MINISTER, the originator of this Topic.

Dear O Sung Wu,

I read your reply to Belly - and it was very big of
you I thought.

I fully understand and I know how words do hurt.You've
got the right attitude and you're simply moving on - which
is great. I hope that Belly will come around. And do the
same for you.
I consider you both as my dear friends on this forum and
I would hate to see either of you upset.

I've never doubted your police career - and I know how
deeply you feel about your time in Vietnam. You've been
through a lot in your life - and you've earned the respect
of us all. As has our friend Belly.
Stay positive, and know that you are held in
very high regard on this forum.

Hi (again) FOXY...

Thank you so much for those very kind words of support, I'm not entirely sure if they're deserved. It is true, I'm protective of our Aussie participation in the Vietnam War, as I am of the police profession. It's very true, bad things have occurred under the aegis of the Australian Troops during that terrible war. As equally bad things have occurred at the hands of some police.

By and large our Military acquitted themselves admirably given how dirty and costly the War had become. And bad Police are being routed well out of the force, more so now, than at any time of our history. There are many independent auditory processes looking at police, to a point if any Officer were silly enough to engage in illegal practices, they'd be for the high jump, as it should be.

FOXY I must admit I'm still staggered by BELLY's admonishment. For this reason, perhaps I've worn out my welcome here on OLO and The Forum. In any event, most of my contributions have remained unanswered. I'm an old man, with the spectre of advancing dementia approaching, mostly affecting my vocabulary, syntax, and spelling. Believe it or not FOXY, I get confused with...{know; no; knew, & new} as well as {to; too; & two}? Thank you FOXY.

Dear O Sung Wu,

Don't worry about any confusion. We all get confused
at times. When things get difficult - think of all
the happy times and good memories. We all do.
When something upsets me - I go to my "happy place,"
in my mind - and everything becomes well again.
I trust that you'll continue posting for quite some time
yet. You'd be very missed if you were not here.

Thank you FOXY for your encouragement I do appreciate, very much indeed.

I have no intention of feeding this fire or changing anything I said, I felt the insults used against Paul went far over the top, my life as a UNIONIST SAW ME see the removal of a thief and constant demands to others that only the best should serve,it hurt to be questioned about being a thug, one union is infested with such people,TRULY, fought them every day, still do, my continuing mateship with those I served is my proudest possession, o sung wo my opinion remains that you are a good bloke