I'm sorry to say that the kind of behavour outlined above is present in all countries and it is not just limited to mindless uneducated thugs. Is there really that much difference between some yob,and a developer who destroys a historic military site or building? and for that matter the planners who allow such a site to be destroyed?

Another thing,it's not just the young who show disrespect for those who fought for our freedom,some time ago I was introduced to a "gentleman" in his 60's who had a large collection of personal property which he had taken from fatal WW2 aircraft crash sites,I asked him if he had ever reported what he had found or considered that the mens families might want it and he replied that it was his as he had found it. I reported him to the police but they could see nothing wrong with his actions and so would not pursue it. The property was eventually taken off him by the RAF.

It is down to all those who are sick of the disrespect shown to our fallen to DO SOMETHING!!! the petition Marc has started is a step in the right direction but it is up to everyone(and I'm not just talking Canada here) to make a noise if they see a war memorial falling into disrepair or being vandalised,a historic site or building under threat,a "relic hunter" who has something he shouldn't(eg dog tags) etc etc. If you see something you don't agree with contact your local newspaper and government,it's only by making ourselves heard NOW that we can perhaps ensure that in another 60 years those who fought for us are not totally forgotten.