UK veterans group severs ties with News of World

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Source: Associated Press

Britain's military veterans organization severed its ties with the News of the World on Thursday following a report that a detective employed by the tabloid newspaper had collected telephone numbers of relatives of military personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Royal British Legion said that it was dropping the newspaper as a partner in campaigns related to veterans' issues and had suspended all other ties until the allegations are resolved.

The Legion said it was also reviewing its advertising in other News International papers, including The Times and The Sun.

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"We can't with any conscience campaign alongside News of the World on behalf of armed forces families while it stands accused of preying on these same families in the lowest depths of their misery," the Legion said.



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Royal British Legion suspends NoW ties over 'hacking'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14061557

[SpiralHawk]

1. In act of honor and integrity, Sprial Hawk drops Fox (R) propaganda

Oh wait, I forgot, I never picked that toxic crap (R) up to begin with.

Good on the Brit Vets for a display of wisdom and integrity. Now we need a similar display of intelligence & honor from our American vets.