marines: A Veteran's Viewpoint on the "Torture Memos"
- 04/26/09 01:38 PM
I am a Marine who served in Iraq. I led a Marine company level intelligence cell in western Fallujah. I have seen firsthand the attitudes displayed by insurgents when threatened with the prospect of being interrogated by Coalition Forces. The most common response was laughter. The insurgents know all too well how limited we are in what we can and cannot do to them, and they use it against us regularly. I remember one particular insurgent that we detained in Al Saqliwiyah.I knew he had information regarding a high value target I had been pursuing. He refused to cooperate, however, and … (2 comments)
marines: What the Heck Is a Jarhead Realtor?
- 04/07/09 02:39 PM
As a Reservist in the Marine Corps, I long ago had to learn how to separate two completely different sides of my personality. Being a Marine involves embracing a warrior culture, where there is little room for sensitivity, and positively no room for weakness. On the opposite side of the coin, being a father, a real estate professional, and a community member requires patience, understanding, and empathy. Combining all these traits is oftentimes a lot like mixing oil and vinegar. For quite some time, I listened to those around me who suggested that I keep the two completely separate. I installed … (4 comments)
I am a Marine who served in Iraq. I led a Marine company level intelligence cell in western Fallujah. I have seen firsthand the attitudes displayed by insurgents when threatened with the prospect of being interrogated by Coalition Forces. The most common response was laughter.
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