akarunway 1 #1 August 30, 2004 THE MEDIA and the war in Iraq. I have been playing online chess w/ a 22 yr. old Marine being deployed to Iraq in Jan. He says the media has gotten a bud of his hurt and that they are being issued OLD army gear and kids are running around w/ AK's. He asked me what does he do. Shoot the kids. I gave my answer but I'd like some other thought on this. P.S. My response came from a military upbringingI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThighMan 5 #2 August 30, 2004 You have to put yourself in their shoes/boots. If you don't shot them, they will shot you. Me, I'm coming back home. I want each and every one of our guys (Men and Women) to watch their SIX and come back safe. Patrick P.S. A few days away from retirement (20 years Air Force, Airborne)Airborne Blue Skies, No Wind Feet and Knees Together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #3 August 30, 2004 I told him try to take the weapon away if possible. If any threat shoot to kill in a heartbeat regardlessa of age. My old man told me he had to bomb Red Cross buildings and churches in Nam. Just like the mosques(sp?). Them bastards hide behind any thing they can. War is Hell. Colateral damage unfortunatly goes along w/ it My 2 cents. I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTORI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #4 August 30, 2004 QuoteColateral damage unfortunatly goes along w/ it Someone wielding an AK-47, even if pubescent, doesn't count as collateral damage. FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
