[68skylark]

While critical of his subject matter, the protesters also were upset that Fay came to the show in full-dress uniform. They said it indicated that he was on official business and promoting war.

"The fact that he would come not dressed as an artist, but as a Marine is an affront," said Natasha Mayers of Whitefield. "I'm for real expression that's not paid for. This guy is paid for, he's been a Marine all his life, and this is a military point of view." (emphasis added)

This is probably the most shocking part of this shocking story.

[Spacemonkey1023]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't regulations say you can't wear your uniform except for offical military business?

[hellinahandcart]

"I'm for real expression that's not paid for."

"Except for government grants to artists who can't live off their work because nobody wants to buy it; *that* kind of payment is okay."