'It's Not As If You've Taken a Bullet'

Classy. Apparently the British population has its fill of douchebag anti-military types just like we do.

A soldier returning from Iraq in full combat uniform was thrown off a train after the conductor demanded proof he was eligible for an armed forces discount.

Rifleman Zachary Holland, 19, had been unable to pick up his services railcard in barracks and was angry when the official insisted the cheaper ticket he had been issued for being a soldier was not valid without it.

But his frustration turned to fury when the conductor said to him: 'I don't know what you are complaining about. It is not as if you've taken a bullet or anything.'

With the help of a friendly passenger Mr Holland had managed to find the £50.50 to pay the full fare, but he swore at the official when he made the insensitive 'bullet' remark - and was asked to leave at the next station.

The conductor took the extra fare and then ordered him off the train at Chesterfield because of his attitude.

Read the rest. It's a shame they don't identify the asshole conductor.