nacmacfeegle 0 #26 March 20, 2003 "I am amazed you can still post..." Greeners are still mostly asleep, but I don't think he will last much longer like this... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pd190 0 #27 March 20, 2003 Let me just start this out by saying that I am current Marine. Marines are not "raised" to act like assholes. Most Marines consider themselves as defenders of this great nation. We are here to protect the nation in times of need, whatever that need shall be or where ever it arises. Having said that, there is always that 10%. The bad seeds... those who earned the title, but never really understood what it means. I remember how cocky and "nothing can touch me" I was when I came out of boot. That does not by any means give anyone an excuse to become a dick. DISCLAIMER- I'm not one of those "Yut, Yut!, M2 .50 cal, belt fed guys." (Former Marines know what I mean.) I think that your son did exactly the right thing. He verbally stated that he did not want a fight, recieved the first blow, and then proceeded to defend himself. That young Marine has not yet learned the very principle of "SEMPER FIDELIS-always faithful." That means faithful to your god, your country (to include the people you are sworn to protect), your Corps, and to yourself. I'm sure that that Marine will have plenty of time to reflect upon what he has done while he is on EPD and restriction. (EPD- Extra Personal Duty. Usually means that you become the cig butt recovery expert for a large area of base. Restriction means he won't have any free time for a really long time.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shabakazaa 0 #28 March 20, 2003 Semper Fi... Always faithful... Latin... And above all, it means faithful to the Corps. Semper Fi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #29 March 20, 2003 You aren't a Marine.... By your actions you can't be more than 10 years old. A Marine is in an action and a way of life. Not making a fool of ones self. You know nothing about Semper Fi. Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #31 March 20, 2003 I dealt with these types when I was a bouncer....they go down like kittens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #32 March 20, 2003 hehehe - great story. Yeah, that "Marine" may be in for some brig time as well as a fine, but as has been said elsewhere in this thread, it'll most likely be extra duty and loss of liberty."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #33 March 20, 2003 wow mama, Thats a whole new way to edit. cool but wierd. IN other ppls posts. with a editors note. ummm thats a FIRST! My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #34 March 20, 2003 ooh, I remember the drunk "Any Marine can take 10 men" boot graduates when I worked in a bar... and I think Kittens may be not be correct, you left out the "drunk" part. Not saying that I didn't have the upmost respect to the Gunney Sgt. who had to come pick up these bleeding kids I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
