Posted on 04/17/2007 7:39:36 AM PDT by freeplancer
Some people may live their entire life without the situation, circumstance, or turn of events to show what they’re made of. With the All Volunteer force, there are “A Few Good Men” who shine above the rest. Those that live off the sweat and blood of the brave, may be heros in their own minds, but its action that speaks true, not self-rightiousness. If you want respect, DO SOMETHING! If your feeling judged, I would guess, your not doing enough.
Msgt USMC, I know some good Marines that I have all but respect for, but your attitude towards civilians is repugnant and arrogant. It’s part of that very elitist attitude that drives liberal bias against those who serve. If you think that staring down the barrel of a loaded gun is the only way in which a man’s mettle is tested, then I can only encourage you to come to the realization that adversity takes many forms, so that you may stand shoulder to shoulder with brothers who have different strengths than you.
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