Disgusting, if true

[gjhdiver 0]

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2005/6/9/11732/64750

[Darius11 12]

Link is not coming up




Edit ok just did

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain

[Ron 10]

yes, links that go nowhere are disgusting

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[billvon 3,110]

For those with link problems, the story concerns an 18 year old who was kidnapped by US Marine recruiters and coerced into signing enlistment papers.

[craichead 0]

Here is another link people can try:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/paynter/227497_paynter08.html

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"Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC)

[Ron 10]

If that is true it is quite messed up.

I have seen people joing and then regret it, and make up all kinds of stories...So I wait for more info before I damn them.

But if it "went down" like that artical read....The recruiters should be charged.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[dorbie 0]

Sounds like the son was a bit more willing than the mom.

[Ron 10]

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Sounds like the son was a bit more willing than the mom

Yep, sounds like he wanted to, but his Mom did not want him to. I find it VERY hard to believe that they "Kidnaped him" from work.

My ex wife signed up for the Army, but bailed out on a lame excuse when it came time to ship....People sign up all the time then claim they were "forced"

Still if true the recruiters should be charged.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[SpeedRacer 1]

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Next thing Axel knew, the same sergeant and another recruiter showed up at the LaConner Brewing Co., the restaurant where Axel works. And before Axel, an older cousin and other co-workers knew or understood what was happening, Axel was whisked away in a car.

hmmmm? I don't get this part. How exactly was he "whisked"?? Did the pull out a little hand-held broom & push him into the car??

sounds to me like he went with them voluntarily.

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[Alias 0]

After a quick search on the web it seems there are many cases of misleading tactics being used to get to the "quota"

Carpe Diem

[Ron 10]

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After a quick search on the web it seems there are many cases of misleading tactics being used to get to the "quota"

And like I said, I know people who claim to have been mislead AFTER they signed up.

And like I said I hope it is looked into and if there is cause, charge them.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334

[aftermid 0]

Two words of advice:
I'M GAY

[Ron 10]

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Two words of advice:
I'M GAY

IF he didn't want to go, that is the fastest way out.

I had a buddy that was in Kosovo. The breifing before the mission was: There are bad guys here, they will fire at you. You can return fire if fired on.

Well while he was out for his stroll-patrol a guy came out of a house with an AK and aimed it at them. He fired.

They were talking about bringing him up on charges since he was told he could RETURN fire, and he did not have perission to fire from his Squad leader.

Right before the made the call...He walked in and said "1sg, I'm gay".

They had him back in the States in 3 days, and out of the Army in 3 weeks. The entire time he had an E6 guard and stayed at the Guards house with his family.

"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334