Why the Military at Wimbledon?

Question

When our Armed Services are stretched to the limit, why should they be deployed for BS duties at the Wimbledon Championships? Who's paying for this?

Answer 1

god save the queen

she ain't no human being

Answer 2

loads of people on here haven't a clue, they are on leave, all volunteers, they do get money for travelling down and cash to eat and to pay for food, so the tax payers pays.

Answer 3

Maybe it was a recruitment exercise.

Answer 4

A major event like this is an obvious terrorist target - If anything was to happen there would be instant world wide coverage.

Better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 5

Why not.........

Answer 6

Over caution because of this terrorism age.

Answer 7

The tourist revenues and sponsorships don't by any means go to the government for "reimbursement,"... This is a good question, I don't think we'll ever know.

Answer 8

The military are there because it is tradition and do not worry because they have to take holiday to go there.

Answer 9

Are you sure they were on duty and not there as a representation of our soldiers???? All sporting events have military as a symbol not as security

If they were there for security purpose's than the British Parliament paid for it

Answer 10

Only anti-terrorism delusional paranioa can explain the presence of the military at Wimbledon.

Answer 11

To make Wimbledon look interesting. Would rather watch paint dry.