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[MarineGrunt]

mar -
I apologise for replying a little hostile. I seems you aren't as aggresive in your post as I tought you were.

To answer your question, I really doesnt bother me that some cheer us on like this is a WWF wrestling match, because most Marines I know are always looking forward to a good ol fashioned a$$ whippin! But I'll tell you what DOES bother me... I hate it when the press, politicians and the such, reflect one how negatively things are going over there. Men and women are dying, yes, and that is the ball game we decided to play when we signed on the dotted line. Every single Marine, or soldier I have talked to that has been over there says that they have been greeted by many Iraqi citizens and that there are still many Iraqi troops kissing their feet. The press and, sorry to say, most democrats, like to reflect negatively on our efforts because people are still dying over there. Like I said. It's war. We have made drastic improvements on the way of life of countless Iraqi civillians. Why it's not being reported? I don't know. I'm just a former grunt. Ask an Iraqi war vet if you dont believe me.

So im my opinion, anyone that refers to the Iraqi war as being a loss, or a waste of time, dishonors all those who fought and died there. Most of those people who think that are those who are informed by the media, unreliable sources, or politicians with an agenda. THOSE are the people that make me sick.

So everyone - get on the bandwagon, let's win this war, and bring everyone home. To lose this now only encourages our enemies.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Re: I should've known better (light came on)

Remember, after Vietnam, people are able to separate the troops from the politics when they protest.

I respectfully disagree with this one. Vietnam is a perfect example of why this does NOT work. When a soldier or Marine is in the field fighting, they NEED to believe in what they are fighting for. They NEED to have a just cause. If that is taken away then morale crumbles, discipline fades, the will to fight disappears, and men die. It may sound too elementary, but its true. Battles are won or lost with morale of the fighting man.

 

[mar]

I'm not a soldier

MarineGrunt--I typed out another response but deleted it because it doesn't matter what I say because I'm not a soldier.

I'll never be able to see things the way you see them. I'm sure you'll do an awesome job anyway and wish you safe travel.

Thanks for the apology. I didn't expect one.

 

[MarineGrunt]

Re: I'm not a soldier

MarineGrunt--I typed out another response but deleted it because it doesn't matter what I say because I'm not a soldier.

Well, it does matter. You pay our salary!

There are many soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines that share your opinion. Just because you aren't in the military doesn't make you wrong.