The Sydney Morning Herald reports Troops harassed by 'ratbag' protesters:
The head of the Australian Defence Association today said he feared more Australian troops would be vilified by "ratbag" protesters because of their involvement in a possible war against Iraq and called for . (sic)Hopefully by kicking some ratbag ass.
The Defence Force confirmed today that a Townsville soldier had been harassed by people opposed to war in Iraq and labelled a "warmonger" while in uniform.
General Peter Cosgrove, Australian Defence Force chief, said he was aware of the attack, but was confident similar incidents would be limited and that troops would handle them diplomatically.
