He's smart enough to go to college but he had to go into the Marines on July 25th and now he has to deal with those narrow minded jar heads. Now what would make him do a silly thing like that? He writes me and tells me we must fight in Iraq because the Iraqi people are going to destroy the USA. LOL!!! Can you believe someone in my family could be so stupid? Iraq did not do 9-11 and he thinks Iraq is a threat. I'm so ashamed.
2006-08-29 05:45:17 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Sweetheart how I wish I was your sister or sister-n-law cause speaking as a Marine mom here I would show you what we as Marine moms are made of.
Go ahead and be ashamed of your nephew cause Hun he is my family now cause ALL the Marines are brothers and I'll show him how proud a true American can be of him.. So go on setting in your lazy chair and slandering the Marines cause no one cares what you have to say anymore and your nothing but a big joke on this site anyways.............hummmmm I just wonder how proud your nephew is of an old man like you who has nothing better then to set home and make up stories.
2006-08-29 16:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by joonam_21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
even though it truly is a short question, its answer is complicated. inspite of the undeniable fact that, if I have been to simplify the rationality, or lack thereof, of why your nephew may well be compelled to flow to Iraq it would be rooted in 3 issues: a million. A craving for objective which the civilian international has no longer accorded him 2. A glorification, by using the Marines, with regard to the exploits of conflict and how “lofty” the business enterprise is. 3. misguided experience of patriotism, which for the Marines and different protection tension clothing is synonymous with blind obedience to the distant places coverage objectives of the folk in skill.
2016-11-06 00:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by seelye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should be ashamed of yourself for posting something sooo narrow minded about your own family member. All opinions of the war aside (who started it, why we're there, WHATEVER) he's VOLUNTEERING to do something more admirable than most people (yourself probably included) will ever imagine doing or have the nerve to deal with in a lifetime. Most people (strangers to your nephew) would be honored to have a Marine, Officer, Sailor, Pilot, etc in their presence; to hear the stories of the things they've seen and accomplished. Then there's YOU; ashamed that you're even related to him. That's very, very sad.
2006-08-29 06:02:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
What your nephew doesn't realize is the biggest threat is right there in his own family. If anyone need be concerned it should be you. The Marine Corps is going to take that stupid kid and mold him into a fighting machine. A finely honed killer will emerge, with a mission to destroy all of those who would do harm to this fantastic land of ours. He will be skilled and proficient to kill with his bared hands, he will be able to tear your jugular vein out with just his teeth, or dig a hole in your chest with his finger nails, and tear your heart out.
I think it's important that you tell him how ashamed you are, but do it in person, and not until he's home on leave following advanced infantry training. Sleep well!
2006-08-29 06:11:44 · answer #4 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
How dare you talk like that when all these soldiers are there trying to protect you from being killed in another event like 9\11 you should be very ashamed of your self and don't ever call some stupid for trying help you!!!!!
2006-08-29 07:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by angela m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are correct that Iraq is no threat to the US. Where did he get the idea that Iraq is going to destroy the USA? That is a stupid idea! By what means could Iraq destroy the US?
President Bush has stated that we are fighting in Iraq to guarantee freedom for the Iraqi people so they can acheive their "dreams". We went there to liberate them and now they're the enemy...something here does not compute.
However, I don't think it is shameful to join the Marines and defend your country, it just seems that your nephew has bought the propaganda and has joined for the wrong reasons...
2006-08-29 06:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Iraq was a threat. You shouldn't be ashamed of him that is ridiculous.
No, Iraq did not do 9/11 but if your nephew feels that this is what he wants to do with his life you should support him.
You sound like my grandmother. Sad really.
2006-08-29 05:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I am proud of him, too. I think his decision to join the military is a great one. While you may disagree with the decisions of the leadership of this country, please try to keep that seperate in your mind and your heart from the men and women of the US military. They do not choose their assignments. They do not pick the battles they are sent into. But they did choose to support and defend the United States of America. And your nephew joins a very proud and honorable group of people who care enough about their country; their freedom; and the way of life their forefathers fought and died to create and maintain that they are are willing to put themselves in harm's way to ensure it "does not perish from this earth."
So please, disagree all you want with the government that involved us in Iraq. As an American that is your right. It is a right won through the blood and pain and death of the men and women who served in the past. But respect your nephew's choice and dedication.
I wish him well. May he serve honorably and return home to his loved ones safely.
2006-08-29 06:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by EC-S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How's your voting record. Did you vote for the buffoons who took us from a budget surplus back to a deficit. War is the inevitable way to distract the intelligent portion of the public from what a mess-up our elected leaders are making. Don't blame your nephew. Blame yourself.
2006-08-29 12:19:22 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually feel sorry for you.
And I am damn proud of your nephew. He sounds like he knows that he wants to become one of the best fighting force in the world.
Yes I can believe that someone in your family can be so stupid, have you looked in the mirror lately!
2006-08-29 08:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by Bob 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋