Posted on 02/06/2005 6:45:18 AM PST by presidio9
LOL but they are great movies and I can never see enough of Follow Me Boys.
I'm glad to see that there's one adult here who understands the problem.
Ditto....
I don't see how anyone can defend this sort of behavior by our armed forces. I find their behavior disgusting and think all those involved should be dishonorably discharged immediately.This is the equivalent of "R&R" our soldiers have enjoyed since we've had soldiers. In Iraq, it is of neccesity practiced in areas we control. The only other difference is now we have the 'net and digital cameras.
From what I've heard from friends who served in the Navy, your standards would have required 20-50% of each ship's crew to be dishonorabled out every time they docked at Subic.
This is the United States military, not that of the United Christian Dioceses.
-Eric
Oh, sorry. I was under the impression there were certain rules the service members were required to obey. My mistake. I didn't realize the military condoned Animal House behavior. And I didn't realize the actions of those involved were done to make America proud. I guess I am very out of touch with the real world.
It's not an international crisis, but it's bad PR. As long as they're stationed in Iraq, our soldiers are never truly off duty.
Those offenters would get trooper punishment. It's much more effective if done right.
When I administered Office hours punishment I'd make sure to let them know which of their buddies got them in this condition and would have already set it up with the Gunny to set up an open challenge A&R smoker bout area and I take all the LTs on a terrain walk during the bout.
Violent hazing, homosexual officers abusing their subordinates, etc. It is so bad that some men are committing suicide rather than be drafted.
Morale officer re-run Stripes one time to many?When does PJ Soles emerge from the toybox? >:)
-Eric
Bravo!
Pretty much.
I figure they're blowing off steam.
Unfortunately, much can be made out of it.
Swap out the girls with guys wrestling in the sand and it becomes nothing at all.
If there are to be women in uniform, then why the fuss when something like this happens I wonder?
Nope. It was the rabid hysteria and intolerance of civilians that led to the destruction of many good careers.
No, we have instituted the Diana Special rule, where normal expectations of public responses to public posts no longer apply.
Rape? Assault and battery? Adultery? Conduct unbecoming and Officer or NCO?
Any of these charges can be brought forth under the UCMJ. This is always appropriate when conduct warrants it and is taught to all members of the Armed Services. What's your point? Any illicit behavior can be disciplined at any time in the military, but what has been described in this "blowing off steam" episode doesn't appear to have crossed into that territory.
This cold water comment is as valid as a soldier coming forward and claiming "murder." Throw in any criminal conduct and you've changed the facts of the case. I have not heard of any charges of rape or murder being leveled in this matter, so your point is moot.
Well, that, but also the fact that a woman who wanted to be one of the boys freaked when she was actually treated the way she advertised.
Actually, it was the gutless career officers who caved to the demands of feminists, rather than handling the problem for what is was--a breakdown in military discipline.
Military women are in danger of becoming hosemonsters anywhere.
Bluntly, I don't give a d*mn. I doubt if they were doing it in a neighborhood Muslim bar, and I very much doubt they allowed any Muslims to observe or participate. If not for some heavy breathing liberal "journalist" probably paying someone for the photos, no one would have butted in.
Fortunately for the republic, our fifth column fourth estate will do their best to make these grown men and women pay for their fun. /sarcasm
From an Iowa Town to Marine Corps Legend
By Nathaniel R. Helms
U.S. Marine Corps First Sergeant Brad Kasal is an American hero. His story is a remarkable tale of bravery, sacrifice and savagery that adds another page to the great book of American military lore.
Still holding his 9mm Beretta, a seriously injured First Sgt. Brad Kasal is helped from a Fallujah house on Nov. 13, 2004, after killing several Iraqi insurgents and with his own body shielding a fellow Marine from a grenade blast.
Why do media types never seem to train their cameras and poised pens on their own glass houses?
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