Quote Originally Posted by HazardousToking
To the government your expendable, and thats all that really matters, if i find you expendable or not, it doesnt matter. Im sure you all care for each other because you have to when your out there. Most of the marines are gun-ho cowboys that really just want to kill shit. Some sadistic shit goes on over there, and its the USMC thats the large part of the problem. I know 3 fellas that are stationed in Iraq and they are in infantry, and they say alot of fucked up shit goes on that they just look the other way with.
Actually I found that our chain of command cared for us a great deal. They were soldiers just like us with families. So when you put out there the impression that our command doesnâ??t care for us and that our lives are viewed somehow expendable than you would be wrong.

No most Marines arenâ??t like that. Most are honest and dedicated individuals. They are not blood thirsty animals. Usually they have a fair amount of self-confidence and like to get rowdy when they drink. But they are for the most part very solid individuals and deserve the respect of their country.

Yes, a lot of fucked up shit goes on. ITâ?ťS WAR. Donâ??t talk to me about fairness unless youâ??re willing to apply that concept across the board.


Quote Originally Posted by bedake
Whoever said that that marine gibberish about them being above people with fucked up lives isn't too bright, the marines is FILLED with F ups, I know.... over 10 marines, and near all of them are fuck ups... they all join thinking they are going to be some badass with a gun and a sharp looking uniform. The few the proud my ass, more like the few the brainwashed.
You might see some low ranking individuals who saw it as a way to get a free ride. But you donâ??t see Marines who are past their first enlistment who are fuck ups.

And even those on their first enlistment are usually squared away. There may be however pockets of infestation (as in the case with your friends )