Well, I guess we've finally reached the bottom of the barrel of war rationalizations. Now we're just getting our kicks using our superior military technology. Let's put this guy on the *other* side of the turkey shoot and see how much fun he has.
Marine General's Blunt Comments Draw Fire
KNSD-TV
SAN DIEGO - At a panel discussion in San Diego Tuesday, a top Marine general tells an audience that, among other things, it is "fun to shoot some people."
The comment, made by Lt. Gen. James Mattis, came in reference to fighting insurgents in Iraq. He went on to say, "Actually, its a lot of fun to fight. You know, it's a hell of a hoot. I like brawling."
"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for 5 years because they didn't wear a veil," Mattis continued. "You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them."
About 200 people gathered for the discussion, held at the San Diego Convention Center. While many military members laughed at the comments, a military expert interviewed by NBC 7/39 called the comments "flippant."
"I was a little surprised," said Retired Vice Adm. Edward H. Martin. "I don't think any of us who have ever fought in wars liked to kill anybody."
Mattis also discussed operational tactics of the war, calling on military members not to underestimate the capacity of terrorists.
Mattis leads Camp Pendleton's 1st Marine Division in Iraq. He is in charge of the Marine Corps combat development and is based in Quantico, Va.
Marine General: "It's fun to shoot people."
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I doubt he thinks its fun to get shot AT.
I doubt that's a problem in his cushy office in Quantico.
His specific example does resonate with me. I have no respect for hard-line Islamic misogyny either.
Same here, but it's a bit of a leap to go from "no respect" to "like to kill."
Ryan
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Devil's Advocate: don't we want people who find shooting other people to be fun in the military and not working at the post office?
Dan
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dcooper wrote:Devil's Advocate: don't we want people who find shooting other people to be fun in the military and not working at the post office?
I wonder if you can turn that trait off, though. Notice how the Dimebag killer, the OK city bomber, and the Texas sniper were all former jarheads.
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Patrick M wrote:dcooper wrote:Devil's Advocate: don't we want people who find shooting other people to be fun in the military and not working at the post office?
I wonder if you can turn that trait off, though. Notice how the Dimebag killer, the OK city bomber, and the Texas sniper were all former jarheads.
An excellent point...and a plot device in way too many bad Hollywood action movies.
Dan
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