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LA Times Writer: Joining Military Not 'A Well-Informed Choice,' But A 'Product of Manipulation'
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| 15 July 2007
| Dave Pierre
Posted on 07/15/2007 3:36:47 PM PDT by infoguy
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To: elcid1970
So, why did Lopez's nephew join the Marines? Lopez tells us that he has written from boot camp. "What I want for my life is to stand above the majority," [the nephew] wrote. "I believe in honor, discipline and courage
. I wish to be bigger than myself, to be a part of something more something important and significant
. I hope that you will understand my reasons for this decision and will continue to support me." As a parent, I would be scared poopless if one of my sons enlisted. But only as an adult worried for my kin. Now if my kid wrote me that letter, my God, what a man. You have to support that sentiment to the fullest, IMHO.
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posted on
07/15/2007 6:16:48 PM PDT
by
Thebaddog
(My dogs are tired)
To: Congressman Billybob
Did I miss anything?No, John, you didn't miss a thing. More succintly put than I could have done myself...
the infowarrior
To: cripplecreek
Now that Im 42 I wish I had joined the military when I was 18 and Im far wiser than I was when I was 18. Hmmm.
Why didn't you join at 35 or when you became wiser?
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posted on
07/15/2007 6:26:20 PM PDT
by
dragnet2
To: dearolddad
IMHO The best way to brain wash a liberal is to give him/her an enema.*BEST* way? Nope it's the *ONLY* way...
the infowarrior
To: doorgunner69
Without a doubt we were on the grinder at the same time. Semper Fi
65
posted on
07/15/2007 6:32:47 PM PDT
by
stumpy
To: Dont Mention the War
Yes, and I bet they never consider
why revenue is down.
Could it be the positions of people like Lopez?
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posted on
07/15/2007 6:40:57 PM PDT
by
infoguy
(www.frankenlies.com ... www.themediareport.com ...)
To: All; cripplecreek
67
posted on
07/15/2007 6:59:23 PM PDT
by
ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
To: vetsvette
“and, i pray to God that america’s enemy within is rooted out and destroyed...”
fat chance with just about half of the population voting them into office. (just wait until heil hillary! wins the presidency. anyone disagreeing with her and her ilk will be considered the enemy within.)
68
posted on
07/15/2007 7:08:43 PM PDT
by
ripley
To: cripplecreek
To: All; infoguy
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posted on
07/15/2007 7:19:36 PM PDT
by
ALOHA RONNIE
("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
To: stumpy
BOO!!...;0)
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posted on
07/15/2007 7:40:54 PM PDT
by
1COUNTER-MORTER-68
(THROWING ANOTHER BULLET-RIDDLED TV IN THE PILE OUT BACK~~~~~)
To: Freedom_no_exceptions
Sounds like the “kid” hit a nerve.
To: cripplecreek
A high school classmate of mine, supposedly with less "smarts," retired from the Marines as a colonel after 30 years not too long ago. He's healthy, trim, has a solid retirement check, and is ready to enjoy life, and does. He sends pictures of his exploits every couple of months.
It's a good thing I'm not inclined toward envy.
HF
73
posted on
07/15/2007 8:14:51 PM PDT
by
holden
To: infoguy
What a fool. I spent 29 years in the Army, and never once thought I was being duped. I, for one, am proud of my service!
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posted on
07/15/2007 8:59:08 PM PDT
by
LiteKeeper
(Beware the secularization of America; the Islamization of Eurabia)
To: infoguy
Lopez hasn’t a clue, but his nephew does. Thank God for the younger generation.
WRM, MSgt, USAF (Ret.)
I sure don’t regret my decision to enlist, nor to re-up repeatedly. I do regret getting too old to stay in, but I only knew one way to avoid it, and that didn’t happen...
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posted on
07/15/2007 9:49:39 PM PDT
by
Old Student
(We have a name for the people who think indiscriminate killing is fine. They're called "The Bad Guys)
To: Congressman Billybob
“Did I miss anything?”
I think you misspelled the four-letter word for fecal matter, but otherwise, not a thing. ;)
76
posted on
07/15/2007 9:51:57 PM PDT
by
Old Student
(We have a name for the people who think indiscriminate killing is fine. They're called "The Bad Guys)
To: infoguy
You ought to post this guy’s email address. This is a slap in the face to those wearing a uniform and this guy ought to hear about it.
77
posted on
07/15/2007 9:53:19 PM PDT
by
ikez78
(http://www.regimeofterror.com)
To: Old Student; All
78
posted on
07/15/2007 9:54:47 PM PDT
by
ikez78
(http://www.regimeofterror.com)
To: ikez78
Just sent him this...
Mr. Lopez,
Sorry to tell you your nephew did not get manipulated into enlisting. He saw that something needed to be done to protect his family from people who would maim or kill them because they were different, with different beliefs and ways of doing things than theirs. He is a fine young man with a sense of his own worth, and the desire to accept challenges to determine just exactly how far he can go. You have the right to write the drivel you produce because of people like him. Enjoy it, take it seriously, and thank him and his brothers at arms. If they fail, you will lose that right, and probably your head. With the encouragement youre giving them, you might just want to be concerned about that.
Question for you: Why do you think your nephew was manipulated at his age, but think thirteen and fourteen-year old girls are well-informed enough to choose to have abortions without parental consent? Do you not see how incongruous that is?
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posted on
07/15/2007 10:11:39 PM PDT
by
Old Student
(We have a name for the people who think indiscriminate killing is fine. They're called "The Bad Guys)
To: Old Student
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posted on
07/15/2007 10:30:59 PM PDT
by
ikez78
(http://www.regimeofterror.com)
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