[Lurker]

As hokey as this sounds, I consider apprehending scum bags to be an unwritten statement in my general job description of being a Marine," he said.

Hooo Rah and Semper Fi, bro.

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[Scothia]

Watch him get in trouble for leaving his two kids alone while he pursued the criminal. (I admit this niggles me, too.)

[CindyDawg]

Good job but next time don't leave the kids. Thieves aren't the only sickos out there.

[pabianice]

I expect the thief to successfully sue the major for $10M in damages and win.

[nhoward14]

What he said:

"I consider apprehending scum bags to be an unwritten statement in my general job description of being a Marine"


What the Associated Press/Reuters/NBCCBSABCCNN would hear:

I consider [assaulting jewelry couriers without a warrant] to be an unwritten statement in my general job description of being a Marine

[Emmett McCarthy]

I don't think you actually can buy a $28,000 ring at the mall, but that's not to say you can't pay $28,000 for a ring at the mall.

[Buffettfan]

Great job Major!

Semper Fi'
Jarhead

[dighton]

When it rains . . .

After a few moments, an off-duty FBI agent walked up and handcuffed Mr. Laboard.

[EyeGuy]

Expected Reuter's Headline

Bush's Imperialistic War keeps thousands of marines from patrolling the nation's malls.