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Old 12-20-2012, 02:22 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Now this I like to see. This is a feel good story. The U.S. Marine who did two tours of duty took it upon himself to go down to the local elementary school to give them the satisfaction of feeling safe and secure. This could be a trend setter. Marine Sgt. Craig Pusley said:


'he wanted to make the kids feel safe in light of what happened at Sandy Hook Elementary,'

'When I enlisted, I swore to defend this country from all enemies, foreign and domestic,' Sgt. Pusley said.

'I just want to be sure all these kids go home safe for Christmas.'

We should ALL appreciate this Marine for his service to his country and I hope more servicemen across the country follow his footsteps by volunteering to stand guard outside their local grade schools.


Marine back in front of Hughson school Thursday, in shirt and tie - Breaking News - Modbee.com



I love this too.
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Old 12-20-2012, 02:29 PM
 
Location: The South
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He's an idiot.
And you are from Chicago.
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Old 12-20-2012, 02:31 PM
 
Location: Martinsville, NJ
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I seriously doubt that a person in a military uniform standing outside the doors to their school made the children feel safer. My guess is it scared the crap out of most of them.
It seems the principal, teachers, and the children's parents feel it IS making them feel safer, based upon the responses he has gotten.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:03 PM
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So all the children you know are afraid of our military? Maybe they are being taught wrong by somebody if that is the case.
No, they are not afraid of the military but they are smart enough to know that it is not normal for them to stand guard outside elementary schools.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:04 PM
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What are the hobbies of the parents to the children that you know?
In what way would that be relevant to this discussion?
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:08 PM
 
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In what way would that be relevant to this discussion?
A very important way. Please answer the question. Thanks.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:10 PM
 
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No, they are not afraid of the military but they are smart enough to know that it is not normal for them to stand guard outside elementary schools.
Are they smart enough to realize WHY he was standing outside? I think they were. Kids aren't as stupid as folks think they are.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:12 PM
 
Location: in my imagination
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Kudos to him, he may inspire more to do the same, which may lead to more school districts wanting full time guards.

Hope he doesn't get in trouble on the uniform thing.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:26 PM
 
Location: The State Of California
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How about the National Guard of your State maintains a guard post at every school during school hours. And they don't dress in their military uniform. They wear some kind of a school uniform so they don't influence the children. They just maintain their post and watch the cameras.

How about it be duty for good conduct? The last 6 months or 9 months of your enlistment you get to do school guard duty and then an honorable discharge?
That's pretty good you have quite a head on your shoulders just make sure the soldiers dress in civilian clothing and not military outfits " also they would have to have on body armour also " doing this for the
last 9 months of theirs tour would help them adjust to civilian life a lot better too.
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Old 12-20-2012, 03:30 PM
 
Location: CHicago, United States
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And you are from Chicago.
Aren't you the intelligent one. Duh. Speaking of "idiots"! LOL!
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