You wanna see me get mad? Treat a soldier like rubbish.

Some employee of BP (Petrol company - gas station type place) thought it would be appropriate to refuse to serve an Afghanistan war veteran.  Because he was in uniform. 

An Asian worker at the garage in Surrey told the shocked soldier he had to change out of his combat fatigues before he could be served. Witnesses claimed the snub was due to the anti-war views of the employee, but BP said it was the result of a misunderstanding about licensing laws
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He said the public snub left him humiliated and shamed in front of a dozen other customers. He asked to remain anonymous in case of reprisal attacks by extremists, but reported the incident to BP and to the Army Families Federation
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BP apologised to the unnamed officer. A spokeswoman said: "We investigated and believe it was caused by an error in interpreting the licensing laws."

What the hell.  Gotta tell you, if it had been me I would have strangled him.
Apparently the staff at that store have been "retrained" now - to not be such freaking jackasses maybe - so it's all better. NO. It's not better until Jackass #1 apologizes.  And the United Kingdom get their freakin' act together and stop treating soldiers like crap.  It happens here in America, too, but I can tell you from my experience in both places that the UK has a real problem with respect.

Found through Rogue Gunner who weighs in with a very nicely put (almost too nice)

"I would rather walk than use these bastards fuel stations ever again."

Comments

[Pat or Pi]

I read about this also. A prime example of ignorance and stupidity. I think the soldier showed remarkable self control.

[Kath]

That's true, self control I wouldn't have had! I also love that he reported it instead of just going on. Problems aren't fixed if nobody knows about them, or are too lazy or self involved to speak up.

[Patriot Xeno]

those 12 people around should've done something instead of just standing there watching.

and over here, marines aren't allowed to get gas in their cammies, unless the gas station is on base

[Kath]

I had no idea that you guys couldn't get gas in camo. Do you know why & will you tell me :o)
I know what you mean about the customers standing around, I most certainly would have offered to pay and complained myself.

[Patriot Xeno]

yeah - i'm not sure exactly why, other than the commandant says so. it used to be we could get gas in them in an emergency, but they just cracked down on that this year. soldiers can wear their cammies anywhere, but if you see somebody in the marine utilities out and about, call them out on it.