You did catch the God Bless them part? I did not, would not, will not, criticise dead Marines (and if they could they would kick your ass for calling them soldiers, so I know your not a Marine). I suspect I have as many friends and family over there as any FReeper and I pray daily for every one of them. Making fun of each other goes with the uniform and hasn't got a thing to do with my feelings for them.
Yes, I caught the "God Bless them part". I quoted you saying it didn't I? In my opinion, it was a disclaimer. Making fun of each other is inappropriate at this time.
No, I am not a Marine. Does that make me less qualified to say that your statement was uncalled for? My calling them soldiers doesn't offend my Marine uncle, nor my Navy father or grandfather. They understand it is my "civilian" way of describing the troops, whether they be Marines, Navy, Air Force, Army or otherwise. From what my Marine friend who is there tells me, they are ALL family.
Telling me my ass would be kicked for calling them soldiers is strange. Did you see my tagline? I pay respect to every Fallen Hero in this war. I was being courteous, hence the "please please" that you quoted me saying. Save your fights for disruptors, and your jokes for times of humor, not tragedy. Please.