[Central_Floridian]

I don't know who will care what I think supposing I see combat (I am considering joining the US military). I pray that anything I experience will not cause me to have a cruel attitude toward other people. And in the meantime I'll try to fulfill my duties and be a good and productive citizen.

[OldFriend]

Please please please do NOT join the military. It is no place for the politically correct baby. The purpose of the military is to kill people and destroy things.....

Definitely not for you........try meals on wheels.

[wimpycat]

I think you'll do well in the military and I wish you all success.

I'm hoping the Marine in question was telling the reporter a fish story. If he wasn't, that concussion obviously damaged his brain for him to volunteer such a story.

[Arkinsaw]

I don't know who will care what I think supposing I see combat (I am considering joining the US military). I pray that anything I experience will not cause me to have a cruel attitude toward other people. And in the meantime I'll try to fulfill my duties and be a good and productive citizen.

Just remember that "honor" is not unimportant. This incident is no way indicative of the vast majority. We have seen some amazing actions by our soldiers and Marines in this conflict, honorable and chivalrous actions in terrible circumstances. We've seen a LOT of good judgment by the lowest ranks. Nearly every one of them that came up in front of the cameras during live coverage knew why they were there, how to do it, and were eloquent about it.

No way that this guy should get more press than they do or reflect on them in any way.

[Newbomb Turk]

I am considering joining the US military). I pray that anything I experience will not cause me to have a cruel attitude toward other people.

Not a cruel attitude only a realistic one. If you don't kill these guys they will return to kill you.

Once you have had someone try to kill you I can guarantee you will have a whole different outlook on this issue.

If this Marine made any mistake at all it was opening his mouth to someone outside his platoon.