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Originally Posted by Neptunus Rex
And besides, SO WHAT!
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So what? Yea, who cares if someone in command does something like this, behave like a child...who cares about upholding leadership qualities, and leading by example.
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Let those "offended" put on a uniform, pick up a weapon, and man a post!
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Offended? Far from it, is this really the point of this thread? Well, if it is then that's a bit off-key then, i thought that the point of this is that people are accountable for their actions, and thus should be aware that consequences will happen and do happen with EVERYTHING that we do.
And what does putting on a uniform, picking up a weapon and manning a post have to do with not acting like a imbecile and being severly mentally challenged, thinking that there would never be any possible consequences out of his actions.
I have served in the defense forces here in Australia, did my 4 years, manned my post, picked up numerous weapons, and donned a uniform. So?
That's a bit harsh, sir! We are all entitled to our opinions.
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Originally Posted by Bubblehead Nuke
You know, the people being critical of the video's have never been to sea for weeks on end doing a job for 20+ hours straight each and every day without a break. They do not know what it is like to not have time off except for that 20 minutes before they pass out asleep before getting up and doing it again.
They have no idea that things like this keep people sane.
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Your arguement there is pretty bad, sure, i have never been to sea, nor have i been kept 'sane' by acting like a goose. You have missed the real point of all of this, that is that a person of high standing and in command of men and power has to face the consequences of his actions. Not because it's what 'boys' do to relieve some pressures of the job, and to keep them sane. I agree, entertainment should be high on the priority of crew serving anywhere, be it at sea or on land, or indeed under it. However, there are lines that shouldn't be crossed, not by front line soldiers, and certainly not by commanding officers. Even worse.
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They should give the man a commendation for maintaining moral and let him do his job.
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Yea a medal for being pretty ignorant and a bad selection of the entertainment content, and even worse, filming it.
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Let the military do its JOB. We were not there to be politically correct or host a international tea party. We were there to KILL people should they decide to threaten our country or people.
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Oh but we do let the forces do their jobs. I don't understand your last part though, you have mentioned that twice now, about the killing of people if they threaten our/your/anyone's country. What does that have to do with all of this?
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Sorry for the rant.. long day and too many customer at work who want to be critical of the whole situation....
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I'm not openly attacking you, we've all had those sorts of days, hell, i manage restaurants, dealing with ignaramouses i do every day.
