I pee Marine?

[thir]

I'm not suggesting we lower ourselves to their standards, but that we require them to rise to ours before acceding to their demands.

Not doing anything is accepting that behaviour.

And also remember the precedents you might set. Want to get sent home? Just piss on a dead Afghani!

I am under the impression that marines are volunteers. Is that wrong??

[Thorne]

Not doing anything is accepting that behaviour.

I didn't say they shouldn't do anything. They certainly deserve some punishment. But it doesn't have to meet the desires of the Taliban, or anyone else. It only has to meet the requirements of the Corps.

I am under the impression that marines are volunteers. Is that wrong??

They voluntarily enlist, yes. But once signed on, they are under contract for a minimum term, which can be extended by the authorities in time of war. They can request certain assignments, but in the end they are subject to the needs of the military. Given the runaround the government has been giving these "volunteers", it's surprising they can get anyone to enlist at all.