Good evening,

My thoughts tonight are of course with the former and current members of our military. We have our great country thanks to your dedication and your sacrifices. God Bless all of you.

I was informed that yesterday was the official birthday of the Marines so I decided to re-post the following story. It was sent to me by my friend Joe who is a veteran himself. I put it up here over a year ago, but it is worth revisiting :)



YOU GOTTA LOVE THE MARINES

Marines Answer to Gun Control

Marine Corp's General Reinwald was interviewed on the radio the other day and you have to read his reply to the lady who interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this!!!! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion ofNational Public Radio (NPR) interview between a female broadcaster and US Marine Corps General Reinwald who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting his military installation.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Reinwald, what thingsare you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?

GENERAL REINWALD: We're going to teach them climbing, canoeing, archery, and shooting.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible, isn't it?

GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?

GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become violent killers.

GENERAL REINWALD: Well, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you'renot one....... are you? The radio went silent and the interview ended.

You gotta love the Marines!!


- XXOO Tanya