Quote: I wonder how much Pro War in Iraq [censored] would you be spouting if you had AK and morter rounds flying over your head.
Well, here's a perspective for you...
I've been for the Iraq war since day #1, and I still stand behind the decision. Not only that, but I have no less than 20 friends in action at this very moment, as well as my brother-in-law who is in Baghdad. I am a retired Marine, I have seen action in multiple counties, and I have had tracer fire fly past my head while I returned fire. I shattered my upper-femoral neck which leaves me with 40% less motion in my right leg, all while serving my country. If I were to get a call tomorrow asking me to return to duty, I would gladly do so. Its called Honor, Courage, Commitment.
You call what we say nonsense, yet have no idea who you are talking to on the other end. I will gladly fight any fight on foreign soil so it does not have to be fought in our streets, all so you can sit in YOUR comfy chair and [censored] about the war without getting shot at.
Quote: Let's just say *my* body was not able to withstand basic training.
One of my jobs while in the Marines was to escort injured recruits to the hospital. These people fall into two groups, MRP (Medical Rehibilitation Platoon, where people would await their injury to heal and then go back to training) and RSP (Recruit Seperation Platoon), with RSP being grouped into two groups as well, severely injured recruits who received a PEB (Physical Evaluation Board), and those whom we called "The [censored]", recruits who just simply whined and cryed until the "evil government" let them go home. I wonder which group you fall into?
E1
I agree with you, E1 on multiple points. I too would return to duty today if the military would have me back (no pun intended).
I've met Antonio in person, and I've known him through this board for years; I don't, for even a second, think he was part of the PussyPlatoon.
This summer, I hope to visit the Vietnam Memorial in DC with my dad. Here served 2 tours in 'Nam as a Captain in the USMC.
Mark Semper Fi
Semper Fi
"They've got us surrounded. Poor bastards." -Chesty
