well liberals are you happy? is this what your aim was? im joining the Marine Corps and my whole family said theyre very dissapointed and have given up on me, do you know how that makes me feel? Well at least i have my friends, ill have a new family, my fellow Marines. So please have respect for us that are about to serve and those of us that are now serving, cause it makes people feel like **** when they know what theyre doing is honorable and just but people say horrible things about your choice. Semper Fi guys and im gonna give it my all at MCRD San Diego
2007-08-29 14:33:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Welcome to your new family Brother. Your true fellow Marines will ALWAYS have your back, no matter what. What you are embarking on is indeed an honorable and proud journey. It sounds like you are going in with a great attitude and you will NEVER forget that feeling when you walk across than grinder in San Diego and earn the title, MARINE! Semper Fi devil pup, and if you have any more questions or just what to talk, drop me an e-mail.
2007-08-30 09:50:11 · answer #1 · answered by Marine till Death 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Good luck and Semper Fi Mac. At least you family will still talk to you. I went to Boot Camp with a kid who was raised AMISH. His family shunned him. He didn't get ANY mail in Boot, except for his letters that got returned to sender, his parents wouldn't even take his mail. He turned out to be a kick @$$ Marine though, and I bet you will be too, even if you are going to be a wuss from San Diego, and not a true Parris Island Marine. I'm just messing with you, good luck.
2007-08-30 16:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by joby10095 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I support your decision on joining the military. There is no higher honor.
While you're in the Marine Corps, you will have a big bucket of men and women who can relate to your situation. For every 1 person who does not understand, there are always 10 who do. The USMC is one big family. You'll have plenty of support.
2007-08-30 03:19:46 · answer #3 · answered by le VicSter! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry your family isn't supporting you in this decision! I fully support you, and wish you nothing but the very best! You'll do well at MCRD-San Diego!!
Before you go, check out http://www.marineparents.com
It's the best online resource for anything and everything USMC. Go to the Recruits Message Boards, and tell the folks there what's going on with your parents. Within 24 hours, you'll have a hoard of folks begging to write to you while you're in boot camp... and that will make ALL the difference for you while you're there! (I'm serious... really... do it.. you'll be glad you did!!) I'm writing to two recruits right now who don't have anyone writing to them while they're working their butts off at MCRD... They always ask me to write more often if I can! Just ask, those moms and dads will circle the USMC Family wagons and take care of you!
2007-08-29 21:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by Amy S 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are about to enter a world where you will always have a family(if you want) and the person to your left and right are a part of the same thing you are. You are NOT alone. Once you EARN the title "MARINE" , every Marine is your brother till the day you die(and then). Good Luck on becoming a Marine, RECRUIT !!!
2007-08-29 21:56:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do you blame liberals for your family not supporting your decision? I am politically liberal and have two ex-boyfriends and two nephews who has served in Iraq. I supported them 100%. Liberals may disagree with how the military is used but generally don't disagree that we need one.
Your family's decision not to support you is a sad one. You seem equipped to decide how you want to live life and this should be respected. But please don't start pointing fingers and sterotyping people based on their political affiliation because of your own personal disappointments. Sweeping generalizations don't help anyone. If you are joining the Marines you will hypothetically be protecting all of us and around half of us are Democrats (liberal). .. and not all of us are anti-military. Don't continue to separate us.
2007-08-30 01:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by lavender 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I applaud you for doing what you feel is right. We have 4 kids in the military. Whether I liked it or not, I stood behind them. I don't understand how any ones family can be this way.
You are right. You will have a whole new family. Marines stick together. They feel each others joy and pain.
When the time for you to deploy comes and you call to say good-bye, I think they will come around. I have seen it before.
Good luck. Your new family awaits you.
2007-08-29 22:31:40 · answer #7 · answered by Diane 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
good luck with the marines Hun, but find it odd that a person could put their politics above their own child EVER, so I question that they have given up on you and that the liberals are to blame. Either way, do you hardest and your best no matter who or what is put in your way.......you are your own person no matter what.
regards and again good luck.
2007-08-29 21:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by candy g 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry about the way your family has reacted. I'm sure it is just fear for your safety and hopefully they will better understand in time. I think it's an amazing thing you are doing and wish you all the best. Also remember you have the support of the one who matters the most, Jesus. Your brothers and sisters in Christ are here for you also.
God Bless.
2007-08-29 22:03:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
that's horrible that your family has given up on you for joining the Marines. Frankly, i think it takes great character and courage to join the USMC at this time. i'm proud of you. there are lots of us out here who are proud of you. God bless you and keep you. remember that He is always there for you.
2007-08-29 22:09:51 · answer #10 · answered by Julie N 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋