Australians are clearly distressed by purported military misconduct in Afghanistan. Equally distressing is the plague of suicidal ideation among our outstanding veterans. News of the disbandment of Squadron 2 does not help. (SAS soldiers up in arms, 7/12). The bumbling litany of prejudicial comments from the PM and the Chief of Defence Force about punishing soldiers, threatening withdrawal of citations and internationally embarrassing Australia remains cringe-worthy. In fighting overseas for our values, including “being judged innocent until proven guilty”, our military are deserving of that same treatment on home soil. This agenda of degrading the reputation and morale of our amazing troops is not unlike the poisonous campaign of cancel culture, undermining our nationalism and pride by rewriting history, changing national days and destroying statues. With serving soldiers effectively gagged from protesting the closure of Squadron 2, Australians should echo their resistance to such unfairness and speak up for our long-suffering Diggers. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta. 8Dec2020.