Please stop risking the lives of military men

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Mr Editor, please allow me the space to air my grievances on how the Botswana Defence Force that I joined 10 years ago upon my graduation from the University of Botswana has somehow degenerated into a political platform. I was shocked to find dates and deployment mission facts published in the local media.

Not only is it a sign of immaturity and lack of military discipline from my fellow military men who shared such information but is it a risk to the lives of many of us in uniform. How I wish I could wake up and realise that this is all a dream. How I wish I could wake up and realise that my life is not being put in deliberate danger by fellow military officers. This is sick to say the least. The oath that we took has never meant to be easily gone against as is the case. I am not saying we don’t have our own frustrations, but using them to endanger a country and its citizens who we are supposed to protect is utterly wrong.

I have been dreaming and wishing to write but with very little confidence and natural fear that my line of duty does not allow these kinds of engagements. Retired Richard Molefe, infantryman and army chaplain writings have inspired in me a sense and belief that I should communicate my displeasures. The difference between me and Retired Infantryman Richard Moleofe is that I am a serving military officer whilst he is retired and he is also an aspiring parliamentary candidate for Mogoditshane. Though there are points of differences between me and him, I am happy that a man from my own ranks and service is able to write with such great confidence.

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