Pat

I am reading another book about Colditz Castle. I was trying to work out why the German Guards were so friendly with the British Prisoners of War (not the Polish though) and have learned that the guards were made up of veterans of the first World war and soldiers to young to fight in the second war.
The ingenuity that went into the audacious escape attempts still astounds me. Uniforms, passes, money all created for the long and dangerous trip to the Swiss boarder. Of course some of the Guards could be bribed and a blind eye was turned to some tunneling attempts (The Germans waited until they were almost out, then uncovered the tunnel. While they were aware of the tunneling they knew it kept the prisoners busy and stopped them causing more trouble) In fact the British Prisoners were better fed than the Guards, with Red Cross parcels arriving in abundance. I presume,that because they were officers, they were treated much better? Not so for your average soldier therefore?
And now the news is breaking, that many Iraq prisoners were tortured and ill treated. How can this bring peace between any Nations. This news will only bring more bloodshed, and thats all it will acheive.
With Remembrance day fast approaching, we still have not learnt anything in this crazy world. Wars achieve nothing? Talking does.

And now a Buddhist Quote to bring you Peace of mind.

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead.
Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow.
Do not walk beside me either. Just bugger off and leave me alone!!!!

P.S I still have toothache???